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title: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L"
description: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack 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. Tortuga Travel Backpack 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 | Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| 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>SHELL200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgde1f56hs/tortuga-travel-backpack-30l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×31×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Top on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 2, side on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 144 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.

### Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 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, Cayman Airways, 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, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?

The **Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L** (32L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L** fits 88% 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 Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L is the better call.