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title: "Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack"
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# Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack

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

## [Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/56jhr66jo3/nomatic-navigator-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630461488/carryons/Nordace_Navigator_Travel_Backpack_q5trwr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack | Feature | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>820D Ballistic Nylon</td><td>420d HD nylon plain weave</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620621797/carryons/Arc_Teryx_Mantis_Backpack_g8hjt3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×32×30 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>12%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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. 23 accept both. 62 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.

### Only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack fits

Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

## Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack** carries the same capacity as the **Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack** (32L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack** fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack is the better call.