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title: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L"
description: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620621797/carryons/Arc_Teryx_Mantis_Backpack_g8hjt3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×32×30 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>12%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420d HD nylon plain weave</td><td>300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lf8qdd4ml8/eagle-creek-wayfinder-30l/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mhbicxp7lusqqhfuifwl)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 145 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.

### Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L** carries 8L more than the **Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack** (32L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L is the better call.