Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mammut Lithium 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×26×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Mammut Lithium 30 | Feature | Mystery Ranch Scree 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide, Bluesign, PFC free, recycled | X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA |
Mystery Ranch Scree 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Mammut Lithium 30 and Mystery Ranch Scree 22
- Hip belt: Yes on the Mammut Lithium 30; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Mammut Lithium 30; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mammut Lithium 30; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 1 accept only the Mammut Lithium 30, and 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Only the Mammut Lithium 30 fits
Aer Lingus.
Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22: which should you pack?
The Mammut Lithium 30 carries 8L more than the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 (30L vs. 22L), while the Mammut Lithium 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Lithium 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mammut Lithium 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Mammut Lithium 30 is the better call.