Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×36×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack | Feature | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | 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 | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated | 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 Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; No 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack, and 19 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack carries 2L more than the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack (30L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack fits 12% 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 Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the better call.