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.
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 |
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.
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