Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Deuter Gogo
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
Feature by feature
| Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack | Feature | Deuter Gogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | ||
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | optional | |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack and Deuter Gogo
- Sternum strap: No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Gogo.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
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. 1 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack, and 67 accept only the Deuter Gogo.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Gogo fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, 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, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Deuter Gogo: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack carries 1L more than the Deuter Gogo (26L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Gogo is the lighter pack at 0.59kg (vs. 1.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gogo fits 75% 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 Deuter Gogo is the better call.