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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f760ulwiyd/arcteryx-mantis-32-backpack/wpvlir5atp/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack/"
title: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack"
description: "Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack: 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. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420d HD nylon plain weave</td><td>nylon ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wpvlir5atp/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990505/carryons/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack-wpvlir5atp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.