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title: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28"
description: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: 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. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

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 | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 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>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u0zkiycu97/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831031/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_28_ms338q.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.55 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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 110 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

## Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?

The **Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack** carries 4L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** (32L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** fits 70% 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 Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 is the better call.