Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Osprey Pixel
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 | Osprey Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| N | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | ||
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Organizer | ||
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | ||
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | |
Key differences between the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack and Osprey Pixel
- Opening: Top zip on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack; Other on the Osprey Pixel.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 62 accept both. 14 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack, and 60 accept only the Osprey Pixel.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Only the Osprey Pixel 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, 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, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, 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, WestJet.
Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Osprey Pixel: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack carries the same capacity as the Osprey Pixel (26L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Pixel is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Pixel fits 65% 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 Osprey Pixel is the better call.