Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $290 |
Feature by feature
| Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 500D CORDURA | 420d HD nylon plain weave fabric |
Arc'teryx Mantis 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Compression straps: 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Other on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30, and 74 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, WOW Airlines.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 carries 4L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (30L 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 Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.