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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/vfw72vitoe/arcteryx-mantis-26/wf9aqulks3/fjallraven-raven-28/"
title: "Arc'teryx Mantis 26 vs Fjallraven Raven 28"
description: "Arc'teryx Mantis 26 vs Fjallraven Raven 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Arc'teryx Mantis 26 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Arc'teryx Mantis 26 | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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>420d HD nylon plain weave fabric</td><td>G-1000 HeavyDuty</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Raven 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wf9aqulks3/fjallraven-raven-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Raven 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624964104/carryons/Fjallraven_Raven_28_ckik6p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×36×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>84%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 and Fjallraven Raven 28

-   **Opening:** Other on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Arc'teryx Mantis 26; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 64 accept both. 12 accept only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26, and 94 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.

### Only the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.

### Only the Fjallraven Raven 28 fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, 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, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, 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, 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, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Arc'teryx Mantis 26 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Raven 28** carries 2L more than the **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** (26L vs. 28L), while the **Arc'teryx Mantis 26** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Raven 28** fits 84% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Mantis 26 is the better call.