The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Kelty Slate 30 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kelty
Name Women's Surge Backpack Slate 30 Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 19 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.63
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester Oxford
Color 15+ colors and patterns Midnight Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 September 30, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.2
Price Under $150 Under $60
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Key fob, bike light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded airmesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty .


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns 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.