Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
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 | Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HD nylon plain weave | nylon ripstop |
Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Other on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 16in on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 2 on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; 2, side on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
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 9 accept only the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
Only the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country.
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack carries 2L more than the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack (32L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack fits 17% 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 Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack is the better call.