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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/e7b26e985q/exped-black-ice-30/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/"
title: "Exped Black Ice 30 vs Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack"
description: "Exped Black Ice 30 vs Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/e7b26e985q/exped-black-ice-30/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/"
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# Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack

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

## [Exped Black Ice 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e7b26e985q/exped-black-ice-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Black Ice 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623748097/carryons/Exped_Black_Ice_dwggs0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×27×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Black Ice 30 | Feature | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column</td><td>420d HD nylon plain weave</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620621797/carryons/Arc_Teryx_Mantis_Backpack_g8hjt3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×32×30 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>12%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Black Ice 30 and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Exped Black Ice 30; Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Exped Black Ice 30; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Exped Black Ice 30; 2 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 9 accept only the Exped Black Ice 30, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.

### Only the Exped Black Ice 30 fits

Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.

## Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Exped Black Ice 30** (30L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Black Ice 30** fits 17% 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 Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.