Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Travel Bag 40L | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D recycled nylon, | 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 Topo Travel Bag 40L and Arc'teryx Mantis 26
- Opening: Clamshell on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Other on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Top on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
Both have: hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L, and 45 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, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, 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, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?
The Topo Travel Bag 40L carries 14L more than the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 (40L vs. 26L), while the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Topo Travel Bag 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.