Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Exped Serac 35
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 | Exped Serac 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HD nylon plain weave | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack and Exped Serac 35
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; Rolltop on the Exped Serac 35.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; No on the Exped Serac 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack; No on the Exped Serac 35.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 1 accept only the Exped Serac 35.
Only the Exped Serac 35 fits
Island Air.
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack vs. Exped Serac 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Serac 35 carries 3L more than the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack (32L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Serac 35 fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Serac 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 35 is the better call.