Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $81 |
Feature by feature
| Lowe Alpine Edge 22 | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HD nylon plain weave fabric | |
Arc'teryx Mantis 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22, and 1 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Mantis 26 carries 4L more than the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 (22L vs. 26L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Mantis 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 is the better call.