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title: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs Arc'teryx Mantis 26"
description: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs Arc'teryx Mantis 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26

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

## [Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4diwhpz18l/simond-mt500-air-5010l-backpacking/)

by [Simond](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Simond)

![Front facing view of the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990709/carryons/simond-mt500-air-50-10l-backpacking-4diwhpz18l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>60 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×35×35 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| \>5 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Rip stop nylon</td><td>420d HD nylon plain weave fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Mantis 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vfw72vitoe/arcteryx-mantis-26/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Mantis 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990290/carryons/arc-teryx-mantis-26-vfw72vitoe.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and Arc'teryx Mantis 26

-   **Compression straps:** >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; Removable on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 15in on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking, 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.

## Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?

The **Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking** carries 34L more than the **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** (60L vs. 26L), while the **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.