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title: "Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack"
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# Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack

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

## [Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/818peq5mlk/fjallraven-kanken-laptop-17/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624360068/carryons/Fjallraven_Kanken_Laptop_17_hz4zm8.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop |  |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer |  |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly |  |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal</td><td>Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ev2696nauu/arcteryx-mantis-26-backpack/)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/j63xkw358ywnzfgvgkzu)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.84 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 105 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 1 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack.

### Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

### Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack** carries 6L more than the **Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.