Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal
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 | Tundra Backpack Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| 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 | |
Tundra Backpack Teal
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack and Tundra Backpack Teal
- Opening: Top zip on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack; Other on the Tundra Backpack Teal.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 64 accept both. 12 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack, and 62 accept only the Tundra Backpack Teal.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Tundra Backpack Teal 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, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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. Tundra Backpack Teal: which should you pack?
The Tundra Backpack Teal carries 1L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack (26L vs. 27L), while the Tundra Backpack Teal is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tundra Backpack Teal fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tundra Backpack Teal; if you want to travel lighter, the Tundra Backpack Teal is the better call.