Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack vs 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack and the 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack is that the Strike 2300 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable, padded waistbelt) while the Rush12 2.0 Backpack does not.

Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack - Front View
5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack
Specs Brand Kelty 5.11 Tactical
Name Strike 2300 Backpack Rush12 2.0 Backpack
Category Outdoor Tactical
Sub Category Tactical Outdoor
Capacity (L) 37.7L 24L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 10 x 3 14 x 6 x 18
Weight (lb) 4 3.2
Fabric 500D nylon and 1000D nylon 1050D Nylon
Color Multicam Black, Double Tap, Sandstone
Warranty 5.11 Tactical 1 Year Warranty
Release Date November 16, 2010 April 4, 2011
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $530 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Two-layer, padded shoulder straps Contoured yoke shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable, padded waistbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Front-panel access Clamshell
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets and rear hydration pocket
Internal Compartments Organizer sleeve, Internal organizer Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle No
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain, Key clip Molle system, gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Four side compression straps, 1 vertical compression strap External side compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom panel web gear loops
Base / Bottom Drain holes and lashing point on bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable backpanel with Spacermesh
Internal / External Frame HDPE frame sheet
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Single hydration port Yes

You're currently comparing the Strike 2300 Backpack by Kelty against the Rush12 2.0 Backpack by 5.11 Tactical .


Kelty 's Strike 2300 Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical features while 5.11 Tactical 's Rush12 2.0 Backpack is a Tactical backpack with Outdoor features.

The Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack has a capacity of 37.7L (liters), weighs 4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 10 x 3. It's made of 500D nylon and 1000D nylon and is available in Multicam in comparison the 5.11 Tactical Rush12 2.0 Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 14 x 6 x 18 inches. Constructed from 1050D Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in Black, Double Tap, Sandstone .