Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack vs Kelty Slate 30 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Strike 2300 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable, padded waistbelt) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.

Kelty Strike 2300 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Strike 2300 Backpack Slate 30 Backpack
Category Outdoor Laptop
Sub Category Tactical Everyday
Capacity (L) 37.7L 30L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 10 x 3 19 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 4 1.63
Fabric 500D nylon and 1000D nylon 600D Polyester Oxford
Color Multicam Midnight Navy
Release Date November 16, 2010 September 30, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.2
Price Under $530 Under $60
General Features Shoulder Straps Two-layer, padded shoulder straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable, padded waistbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Front-panel access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Organizer sleeve, Internal organizer Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top haul handle Grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain, Key clip Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Four side compression straps, 1 vertical compression strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable backpanel with Spacermesh Padded airmesh back panel
Internal / External Frame HDPE frame sheet
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Single hydration port

You're currently comparing the Strike 2300 Backpack by Kelty against the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Strike 2300 Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Kelty Slate 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19 x 12 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Oxford it weighs 1.63 pounds and is available in Midnight Navy.