Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack vs Kelty Slate 30 Backpack

The main difference between the Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack and the Kelty Slate 30 Backpack is that the Solar Converter Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Waterproof and UV resistant material) while the Slate 30 Backpack does not.

Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack Front View
Kelty Slate 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Voltaic Systems Kelty
Name Solar Converter Backpack Slate 30 Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 20L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 6 19 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 2.4 1.63
Fabric Recycled PET Fabric 600D Polyester Oxford
Color Matte Black Midnight Navy
Warranty Voltaic Systems 2 Year Warranty
Release Date August 21, 2013 September 30, 2019
Rating 4.1 4.2
Price Under $125 Under $60
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps Padded airmesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof and UV resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets and back zipped pocket 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pockets Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and charger 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Grab handle
Loops and Attachments 5.5W at 6 volts solar panel, USB battery pack Key fob, bike light loop
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel High density molded back section Padded airmesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Solar Converter Backpack by Voltaic Systems against the Slate 30 Backpack by Kelty .


Voltaic Systems 's Solar Converter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kelty 's Slate 30 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 6. It's made of Recycled PET Fabric and is available in Matte Black 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.