Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 12% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HD nylon plain weave | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, 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. 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack, and 28 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack carries 7L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (32L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits 27% 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 Ortlieb Atrack CR is the better call.