Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $137 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women | Feature | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | 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 |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women; Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women; 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 Mountain Pro 30 Women, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack carries 2L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women (30L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women 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 Mountain Pro 30 Women is the better call.