Deuter Strike vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Strike | Feature | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 |
| Material | |
| PES 600 Coat, 600D PES | 420d HD nylon plain weave |
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 12% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Strike and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Strike; Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 53 accept only the Deuter Strike, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Only the Deuter Strike fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Strike vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack carries 2L more than the Deuter Strike (30L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Strike fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Strike is the better call.