Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 330D ripstop nylon PFC-free DWR | 420d HD nylon plain weave fabric |
Arc'teryx Mantis 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Compression straps: 2 on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día; 15in on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día, and 3 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día carries 6L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (32L vs. 26L), while the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack - Cada Día is the better call.