Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26

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

Lowe Alpine Edge 26

Capacity	26 L
Weight	0.6 kg
Dimensions	50×30×25 cm
Airline fit	40%
Price	$93

Feature by feature

Lowe Alpine Edge 26	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

by Arc'teryx

Capacity	26 L
Weight	0.8 kg
Dimensions	48×28×25 cm
Airline fit	40%
Price	$160

Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 and Arc'teryx Mantis 26

Compression straps: 2 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Sternum strap: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; 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 26, and 1 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.

Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Lowe Alpine Edge 26 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?

The Lowe Alpine Edge 26 carries the same capacity as the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (26L vs. 26L), while the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine Edge 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Lowe Alpine Edge 26 is the better call.