This backpack from the brand Arc'teryx, part of the Mantis 26 series, is the perfect companion for adventurous men and women. With a capacity of 26 liters and dimensions of 47.5 x 27.5 x 25 cm, this rucksack offers ample space for all your essentials. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this backpack is lightweight and durable. The water-resistant DWR finish ensures that your belongings stay dry, even on rainy days. The padded back panel with frame plate provides comfort, while the adjustable chest strap and removable hip belt ensure a secure fit. The backpack also features a spacious main compartment with an internal sleeve for your laptop or hydration bladder, as well as a top handle for easy carrying. With two front zip pockets, side stretch mesh pockets, and an additional top pocket, you always have your items within reach. In summary, this Arc'teryx backpack combines functionality, style, and comfort, making it a must-have for every adventurer.
This backpack from the brand Arc'teryx, part of the Mantis 26 series, is the perfect companion for adventurous men and women. With a capacity of 26 liters and dimensions of 47.5 x 27.5 x 25 cm, this rucksack offers ample space for all your essentials. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this backpack is lightweight and durable. The water-resistant DWR finish ensures that your belongings stay dry, even on rainy days. The padded back panel with frame plate provides comfort, while the adjustable chest strap and removable hip belt ensure a secure fit. The backpack also features a spacious main compartment with an internal sleeve for your laptop or hydration bladder, as well as a top handle for easy carrying. With two front zip pockets, side stretch mesh pockets, and an additional top pocket, you always have your items within reach. In summary, this Arc'teryx backpack combines functionality, style, and comfort, making it a must-have for every adventurer.
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Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack Black Sapphire
This backpack from the brand Arc'teryx, part of the Mantis 26 series, is the perfect companion for adventurous men and women. With a capacity of 26 liters and dimensions of 47.5 x 27.5 x 25 cm, this rucksack offers ample space for all your essentials. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this backpack is lightweight and durable. The water-resistant DWR finish ensures that your belongings stay dry, even on rainy days. The padded back panel with frame plate provides comfort, while the adjustable chest strap and removable hip belt ensure a secure fit. The backpack also features a spacious main compartment with an internal sleeve for your laptop or hydration bladder, as well as a top handle for easy carrying. With two front zip pockets, side stretch mesh pockets, and an additional top pocket, you always have your items within reach. In summary, this Arc'teryx backpack combines functionality, style, and comfort, making it a must-have for every adventurer.
This backpack from the brand Arc'teryx, part of the Mantis 26 series, is the perfect companion for adventurous men and women. With a capacity of 26 liters and dimensions of 47.5 x 27.5 x 25 cm, this rucksack offers ample space for all your essentials. Made from 100% recycled polyester, this backpack is lightweight and durable. The water-resistant DWR finish ensures that your belongings stay dry, even on rainy days. The padded back panel with frame plate provides comfort, while the adjustable chest strap and removable hip belt ensure a secure fit. The backpack also features a spacious main compartment with an internal sleeve for your laptop or hydration bladder, as well as a top handle for easy carrying. With two front zip pockets, side stretch mesh pockets, and an additional top pocket, you always have your items within reach. In summary, this Arc'teryx backpack combines functionality, style, and comfort, making it a must-have for every adventurer.
Last updated at 04/11/2026 07:19:26
ARC MANTIS 26L PACK BLACK SAPPHIRE One Size
Free delivery between 10–13 Nov
Mantis 26 Shell Backpack
originally posted on arcteryx.com
This is my 4th Arc’teryx bag. All 4 are still in rotation with varying sizes and styles to suit various needs. In the past 7 years I’ve had 3 day packs previous to this one (none Arc’teryx) and ended up with major complaints about each and every one. This backpack is well designed, durable, and I love the plentiful pocket space (with big big zippers!) to help keep everything organized. I really have only one complaint - the minimalist exterior has required some ingenuity when packing hiking poles. I do wish there were one method or another to attach poles, a mat, or a tent to the exterior. It’s a small complaint though, and I’m overall really happy with this bag and don’t see myself replacing it any time soon.
originally posted on arcteryx.com
We've purchased several from the Mantis series, including the 1, 2, 16, and now the 26. The 26 is an excellent bag. The outer two pockets are well designed and hold a deceptive amount of gear. Love the face fabric used. Light, but very durable. All in all, this is an excellent bag.Only thing is I wish they'd borrow from the inner sleeve organization from the Granville and Arro series (with the laptop sleeve and zip pocket). Would make this an even better bag.
originally posted on arcteryx.com
I've been looking for a durable, light, and sleek looking backpack for school. Prior to this backpack, I had gone through 2 different bags. I even went to MEC to try and find the right backpack, but I finally caved and went to the Downtown Store to check these out.There are enough compartments to properly organize my laptop, loose-leaf, lunch, devices, cords, etc. Anything smaller than a 26L didn't fit for being at university all day. Fits very nice on my back and adjusts well. I carry my water bottle and coffee mug, so having two water bottle pouches was a plus. The small top compartment is perfect for quick access. Everything about this bag is about efficiency and convenience. I also found that with the way it's shaped, I often have more room at the top than I ... MoreI've been looking for a durable, light, and sleek looking backpack for school. Prior to this backpack, I had gone through 2 different bags. I even went to MEC to try and find the right backpack, but I finally caved and went to the Downtown Store to check these out.There are enough compartments to properly organize my laptop, loose-leaf, lunch, devices, cords, etc. Anything smaller than a 26L didn't fit for being at university all day. Fits very nice on my back and adjusts well. I carry my water bottle and coffee mug, so having two water bottle pouches was a plus. The small top compartment is perfect for quick access. Everything about this bag is about efficiency and convenience. I also found that with the way it's shaped, I often have more room at the top than I might have thought.The cons are the zipper and loading orientation. The bag has a tendency to lay flat rather than stand up when loading, which could be annoying since I don't want all the dirt from the ground getting on my back. And the zipper seems to catch every once in a while.Other than that, I really enjoy this backpack. I've had it for a few weeks now and have recommended it to friends and family.
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Depth | 25 cm |
| Height | 45 cm |
| Width | 27 cm |
| Weight | 140 g |
ARC MANTIS 26L PACK BLACK SAPPHIRE One Size
Free delivery between 10–13 Nov
Mantis 26 Shell Backpack
This is my 4th Arc’teryx bag. All 4 are still in rotation with varying sizes and styles to suit various needs. In the past 7 years I’ve had 3 day packs previous to this one (none Arc’teryx) and ended up with major complaints about each and every one. This backpack is well designed, durable, and I love the plentiful pocket space (with big big zippers!) to help keep everything organized. I really have only one complaint - the minimalist exterior has required some ingenuity when packing hiking poles. I do wish there were one method or another to attach poles, a mat, or a tent to the exterior. It’s a small complaint though, and I’m overall really happy with this bag and don’t see myself replacing it any time soon.
We've purchased several from the Mantis series, including the 1, 2, 16, and now the 26. The 26 is an excellent bag. The outer two pockets are well designed and hold a deceptive amount of gear. Love the face fabric used. Light, but very durable. All in all, this is an excellent bag.Only thing is I wish they'd borrow from the inner sleeve organization from the Granville and Arro series (with the laptop sleeve and zip pocket). Would make this an even better bag.
I've been looking for a durable, light, and sleek looking backpack for school. Prior to this backpack, I had gone through 2 different bags. I even went to MEC to try and find the right backpack, but I finally caved and went to the Downtown Store to check these out.There are enough compartments to properly organize my laptop, loose-leaf, lunch, devices, cords, etc. Anything smaller than a 26L didn't fit for being at university all day. Fits very nice on my back and adjusts well. I carry my water bottle and coffee mug, so having two water bottle pouches was a plus. The small top compartment is perfect for quick access. Everything about this bag is about efficiency and convenience. I also found that with the way it's shaped, I often have more room at the top than I ... MoreI've been looking for a durable, light, and sleek looking backpack for school. Prior to this backpack, I had gone through 2 different bags. I even went to MEC to try and find the right backpack, but I finally caved and went to the Downtown Store to check these out.There are enough compartments to properly organize my laptop, loose-leaf, lunch, devices, cords, etc. Anything smaller than a 26L didn't fit for being at university all day. Fits very nice on my back and adjusts well. I carry my water bottle and coffee mug, so having two water bottle pouches was a plus. The small top compartment is perfect for quick access. Everything about this bag is about efficiency and convenience. I also found that with the way it's shaped, I often have more room at the top than I might have thought.The cons are the zipper and loading orientation. The bag has a tendency to lay flat rather than stand up when loading, which could be annoying since I don't want all the dirt from the ground getting on my back. And the zipper seems to catch every once in a while.Other than that, I really enjoy this backpack. I've had it for a few weeks now and have recommended it to friends and family.
I bought this in September and have used it everyday for university. It stores a tablet, laptop, chargers, and all other things you toss in day to day. It works great and looks great! I personally have taken off the waist belt too (which was very difficult). I took out the plastic frame in the back that makes it more comfortable for everyday use. It’s sturdy but I would say it’s frustrating how far the zippers open at times! Also, if you have heavy items in the small front pocket, it makes the bag look like a sideway U bent on itself. That’s the only complaint I’d have but I just don’t store heavy things there anymore!
I wanted this bag to be my go-to 2-3 day jet set bag. Based on reviews and features, it was going to be just that. But I have found that it is actually, quite simply, awful to actually have on my back. The straps are dreadful- Arcteryx somehow thought that just adding extra padding to standard backpack straps would cut it. Instead, it just adds bulk and weight and is instantly uncomfortable on my shoulders. I’m admittedly a bigger guy, but the lack of adjustment means that I’m pretty much stuck with limited options here. I have REI brand packs that are more comfortable than this, so it’s really not what I expect from a premium brand. Love everything else Arcteryx does though!
I bought this bag in my freshman year of high school and it's served as my only back pack for the past 10 years. I've traveled, hiked, and commuted with this bag and it has held up through plenty of abuse. It's definitely an irregular shape, however I like that the zippers go very low on the bag. It makes it easier to fill it to the brim (if you lay it down completely). In an upright position the low zippers can be annoying and they can come undone unless zipped fully. The water bottle nets on the sides of the bag are slim, choose your water bottle accordingly. However, the quality of this bag is pretty impeccable. I've pushed the zippers to the brink and could've sworn I was on the verge of blowing them out, yet they've persisted. The fabric barely has any signs of ... MoreI bought this bag in my freshman year of high school and it's served as my only back pack for the past 10 years. I've traveled, hiked, and commuted with this bag and it has held up through plenty of abuse. It's definitely an irregular shape, however I like that the zippers go very low on the bag. It makes it easier to fill it to the brim (if you lay it down completely). In an upright position the low zippers can be annoying and they can come undone unless zipped fully. The water bottle nets on the sides of the bag are slim, choose your water bottle accordingly. However, the quality of this bag is pretty impeccable. I've pushed the zippers to the brink and could've sworn I was on the verge of blowing them out, yet they've persisted. The fabric barely has any signs of wear and is free of any thinning from abrasion. I was looking at maybe buying another in a more subtle color (why I'm on this page), but decided that I might as well keep the old one seeing as it still functions perfectly.
I’ve had this pack for a year now and absolutely love it, except for a couple of flaws. First the good: it’s beautiful, sleek and cool shape. Fabric has a nice quality shine to it, all materials and craftsmanship are top notch. Seams are very well reinforced etc. The organization is also very good, the pockets are well laid out and it holds a lot more that it seems it would. Water bottle pockets are great as they compress to nothing when not in use, maintaining the simple lines, but are fairly large so could hold a lot if you need them to. The elastic fabric of the water bottle pockets seems more durable than most packs. The carry is really good, very comfortable and ergonomic, especially with the frame sheet on. That brings me to one flaw: the sheet has an aluminum ... MoreI’ve had this pack for a year now and absolutely love it, except for a couple of flaws. First the good: it’s beautiful, sleek and cool shape. Fabric has a nice quality shine to it, all materials and craftsmanship are top notch. Seams are very well reinforced etc. The organization is also very good, the pockets are well laid out and it holds a lot more that it seems it would. Water bottle pockets are great as they compress to nothing when not in use, maintaining the simple lines, but are fairly large so could hold a lot if you need them to. The elastic fabric of the water bottle pockets seems more durable than most packs. The carry is really good, very comfortable and ergonomic, especially with the frame sheet on. That brings me to one flaw: the sheet has an aluminum stay that gives a very nice contour to the back of the pack, but that same shape makes carrying a laptop or tablet in the “laptop sleeve” (more of a fabric bag with no padding) impossible, as the curve would place stress on the flat electronics if the bag is even moderately full. Fortunately you can take the aluminum stay out and the carry remains comfortable, so it’s not a terrible flaw but good to keep in mind, especially the lack of laptop protection. Second thing, as others note is that the chest strap is way too short, so just get one from another pack with the clip style system or modify this one. Also not a big deal but annoying. Third is that the main compartment opens very low, which would be a good thing if the bag had compression straps to stop the front of the bag from opening and spilling everything over if you open it standing up especially if fully packed out. Again, you can work around it by not opening the main part too much or setting it down to access the main compartment. All in all, these issues are workable because the pack just works so well otherwise. Comfortable, carries well, very light for how strong and well constructed it is, quality materials you can feel, has several pockets that fit a lot so you don’t need to access the main compartment that often, and the pack remains comfortable even with the aluminum stay off, so I definitely recommend buying it if you can live with the imperfections. Having gone through a few dozen packs looking for the perfect one, I can tell you there’s definitely no perfect pack out there, but this one comes pretty close!
So much room in such a smart design! I bought the Beam collab pack a month ago in New York from the Broadway location. There's so much room, with a very durable outer material. I love the easily accessible zip pocket on the top, as well as the two surprisingly spacious side access pockets. The 24k on the white is so awesome. I wish it had a laptop sleeve (I just use a laptop case instead) and I wish the bottle holders could accommodate 32oz bottles (I just slide my bottle in the side pocket)
I wanted a new backpack to replace my old Eddie Baurer bag that I used for 15 years. I had a very specific set of requirements. After weeks of looking, this is the only bag I found that met my requirements.My requirements- interior laptop sleeve- no exterior laptop compartment- multiple small pockets- two water bottle holders- chest and waist strap- back support- warranty- between 24-28 L- Long zipper so the bag could fold in half almost to make it easier for day trip packing- no waist pouches (sorry Osprey Talon and TNF Litus)Pros- met all of my requirements- I found the three small pockets in the front very useful- the elastics on the waterbottle pouches are nice and tight- very good back support and straps- the material seems ... MoreI wanted a new backpack to replace my old Eddie Baurer bag that I used for 15 years. I had a very specific set of requirements. After weeks of looking, this is the only bag I found that met my requirements.My requirements- interior laptop sleeve- no exterior laptop compartment- multiple small pockets- two water bottle holders- chest and waist strap- back support- warranty- between 24-28 L- Long zipper so the bag could fold in half almost to make it easier for day trip packing- no waist pouches (sorry Osprey Talon and TNF Litus)Pros- met all of my requirements- I found the three small pockets in the front very useful- the elastics on the waterbottle pouches are nice and tight- very good back support and straps- the material seems very high quality and durable- I bought the blue, which turned out much brighter/shinier than the picture. Which I liked.- nice shoulder and back paddingCons- zipper struggles to zip if the bag is full or with one hand. This is because the material around the zipper is quite stiff, so you sort of have to adjust the bag while zipping.- it is difficult to stuff the bag when it is full because everytime you push stuff into the bag, the zipper loosens a bit. Consider having zipper locks so that the zipper only moves when you tug on it.- elastic holders/straps for the straps that adjusts the shoulder straps and the waist straps would be nice to prevent them from being caught on stuff and dangling everywhere- the strap used to adjust the length of the main backpack straps loosens really easily. Would be better if the straps had a firmer hold- zippered pocket inside the front utensils pocket would be nice, for small objects that easily fall out (especially in consideration of the 'flopping' problem described below).- the shoulder straps of the bag is really rigid. This makes it hard to put on and take off sometimes.- it seems to be smaller than the indicated size. I have multiple 26L backpacks, and they all fit noticeably more stuff than this bag (maybe because of the rigidity and non-stretch material of this bag?).Other- the laptop sleeve inside is quite small. I have a 14 inch Lennovo thinkpad and it just barely fits. It would not fit larger 14 inch or 15 inch+ laptops- I am a slim guy, and I had to extend the chest/waist straps to the max with wearing my parka. It fits me, but I can imagine it being tight for larger guys- The front of the bag flops over if you unzip it past a certain point. This is not a problem for me because I specifically wanted a bag that could zip down all the way, but I can see this being a hassle for others.- would be nice to have compression straps/buckles on the sides of the bag. Placed on the right spot, this might fix the flopping over problem in my previous point.- whistle on the chest strap would be nice.This is overall a great bag. none of the cons i mentioned are big problems for me, just really minor inconveniences. I'd buy this bag again. I've used it several times for long hikes, day trips, and alpine skiing, and its been great.if you want a bag just for work/school, there are probably better bags out there. if you want a bag just for hiking, the TNF Litus or Osprey Talon are better choices. But if you want a bag that's appropriate for rigorous outdoor activities that can also blend in for normal every-day use, this is the bag for you!
I have been looking for backpacks that can hold my mirrorless camera x100v and the binoculars. This is perfect for that purpose for easy side access swinging the back on each side.Both front side pockets are very spacious so that I can fit my camera easily with the hood on.For those who are concerned about whether it fits Macbook Pro 16 inches, it does fit the MBP 16 inches. However, the sleeves in this bag seem to be designed mostly for a hydration pack, and there is almost no padding. I hope it has some decent padding for the protection. If I have to bring some heavy books with my laptop, I would not use the sleeves to protect it. I would rather use the external laptop sleeves and just put them into the main compartments for protection.If you are looking for ... MoreI have been looking for backpacks that can hold my mirrorless camera x100v and the binoculars. This is perfect for that purpose for easy side access swinging the back on each side.Both front side pockets are very spacious so that I can fit my camera easily with the hood on.For those who are concerned about whether it fits Macbook Pro 16 inches, it does fit the MBP 16 inches. However, the sleeves in this bag seem to be designed mostly for a hydration pack, and there is almost no padding. I hope it has some decent padding for the protection. If I have to bring some heavy books with my laptop, I would not use the sleeves to protect it. I would rather use the external laptop sleeves and just put them into the main compartments for protection.If you are looking for a hiking backpack with front side access for a camera or different easy-access things, this is a great pack. If you are looking for an EDC laptop backpack, there are better backpacks out there.
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Depth | 25 cm |
| Height | 45 cm |
| Width | 27 cm |
| Weight | 140 g |
