Kelty Slate 30 Backpack vs Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Solutions Bucket Backpack does not.

Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Samsonite
Name Slate 30 Backpack Solutions Bucket Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 10 12.6 x 16.14 x 5.91
Weight (lb) 1.63 1.2
Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford Nylon
Color Midnight Navy 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date September 30, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $60 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Gold tone zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets 5 external pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key fob, bike light loop
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty against the Solutions Bucket Backpack by Samsonite.


Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Samsonite's Solutions Bucket Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Samsonite Solutions Bucket Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12.6 x 16.14 x 5.91 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.