Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | 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 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 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 Zorali Escapade Backpack and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Compression straps: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Water resistant: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 76 accept both. 65 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Zorali Escapade Backpack 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. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zorali Escapade Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.