Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L

Capacity32 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions74×51×18 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$155

Feature by feature

Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32LFeatureArc'teryx Mantis 26
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 0
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 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
11-oz 100% organic cotton canvas with a PU coating420d HD nylon plain weave fabric

Arc'teryx Mantis 26

Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions48×28×25 cm
Airline fit40%
Price$160

Key differences between the Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L and Arc'teryx Mantis 26

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L, and 75 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.

Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Virgin America, WOW Airlines.

Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L carries 6L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (32L vs. 26L), while the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Fieldsmith Roll-Top Pack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.