Osprey Tropos 32 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Tropos 32 | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb contrast nylon, PFAS-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 Osprey Tropos 32 and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Tropos 32; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32; Removable on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32; No on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Tropos 32; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Tropos 32, and 50 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Tropos 32 vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Osprey Tropos 32 carries 6L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (32L vs. 26L), while the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Osprey Tropos 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.