The main difference between the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Slate 30 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | The North Face |
Name | Slate 30 Backpack | Women's Surge Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 31L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 12 x 10 | 12 x 7 x 20 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.63 | 2.7 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Oxford | 600D Polyester | |
Color | Midnight Navy | 15+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 30, 2019 | August 15, 2014 | |
Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $60 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded airmesh shoulder straps | Articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 5 external pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Grab handle | Padded top handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Key fob, bike light loop | Webbing daisy chain | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Padded laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded airmesh back panel | Rounded back panel |
Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 The North Face Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.
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