Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Oakley Icon Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Oakley Icon Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Icon Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
Specs Brand Kelty Oakley
Name Slate 30 Backpack Icon Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 24L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 36 x 18 x 45
Weight (lb) 1.63 2.45
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford Tough Cordura Fabric
Color Midnight Navy Dull Onyx
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.0
Price Under $60 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Roomy interior with open panel pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Ergonomic handgrip
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel Padded back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Icon Backpack by Oakley .


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Kelty Slate 30 Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.63 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 12 x 10. It's made of 600D Polyester Oxford and is available in Midnight Navy in comparison the Oakley Icon Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 36 x 18 x 45 inches. Constructed from Tough Cordura Fabric it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Dull Onyx.