Kelty Eagle Backpack vs Kelty Slate 30 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Eagle Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Eagle Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Two-layer padded waistbelt) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.

Kelty Eagle Backpack - Front View
Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Eagle Backpack Slate 30 Backpack
Category Outdoor Laptop
Sub Category Tactical Everyday
Capacity (L) 128.7L 30L
Dimensions (in) 44 x 29 x 17.5 19 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 11 1.63
Fabric 500D nylon, 1000D nylon 600D Polyester Oxford
Color Coyote Brown Midnight Navy
Release Date September 30, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $500 Under $60
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Two-layer padded waistbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top-load and front-panel access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Internal divider, 3 internal zippered mesh pockets Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 large removable side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip, Daisy-chain loops, MOLLE along sides, Double haul loops on backpanel Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Sleeping pad compression straps, side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable backpanel with Spacermesh Padded airmesh back panel
Rain Cover Rain/sand pack cover
Internal / External Frame HDPE frame sheet
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Dual hydration ports
Other Features Other Features Compatible with Kelty satellite Radio Holder and Battery Holder

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


Kelty 's Eagle Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Tactical features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Kelty Eagle Backpack has a capacity of 128.7L (liters), weighs 11 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 44 x 29 x 17.5. It's made of 500D nylon, 1000D nylon and is available in Coyote Brown 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.