Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
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 99 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack carries 1L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack fits 92% 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 Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.