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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/vfw72vitoe/arcteryx-mantis-26/"
title: "Salkan The Daypack 20L vs Arc'teryx Mantis 26"
description: "Salkan The Daypack 20L vs Arc'teryx Mantis 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/vfw72vitoe/arcteryx-mantis-26/"
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# Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990432/carryons/salkan-the-daypack-20l-t102h614fn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$165</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Salkan The Daypack 20L | Feature | Arc'teryx Mantis 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td><td>420d HD nylon plain weave fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Mantis 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vfw72vitoe/arcteryx-mantis-26/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Mantis 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990290/carryons/arc-teryx-mantis-26-vfw72vitoe.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Salkan The Daypack 20L and Arc'teryx Mantis 26

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Top on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Removable on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 75 accept both. 100 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L, and 1 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26.

### Only the Salkan The Daypack 20L fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

### Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Arc'teryx Mantis 26: which should you pack?

The **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** carries 6L more than the **Salkan The Daypack 20L** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Salkan The Daypack 20L** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Mantis 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.