Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Backpack

Honestly one of the best backpack I've ever bought. Persuaded about 5 of my friends to get one too because I don't stop talking about it- and they all love it too. It fits so much in there, it's marked as 26L but feels more like a 35L. It just seems to fit everything + more. It has lots of compartments that are so useful, including a key holder, trinket pocket and adjustable mesh bottle holders. It's also compatible with hydration bladders, but the internal pocket is great for a laptop too. I also have a weak shoulder due to injury, and most backpacks are quite uncomfortable for me. But, I've had no issues with this one- it's made carrying all my stuff on my daily commute so much easier.

My son struggled for months to find and choose the "perfect" backpack. He loves this one! Spacious, durable and stylish! It's exactly what he needed. Very much worth the price

Very happy with this. Very stylish combined with well thought out compartments and rugged build quality. Lovely colours a well.

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.

So cute simple is best!!!!!! You must get it!

This is a great backpack, it fits everything I need with lots of storage.

Great backpack for school, middle school and high school ECEN COLLEGE

I use this for school everyday! There are many pockets so I can put food, make up stuff and keys separately.

We wanted this for a college backpack and it's perfect

I used the bag for hiking and it holds everything I need and comfortable.

I'm loving this bag so far. I just wish there was a place to store the waist and chest straps when not in use.

Great pack. Enough space to load everything I need Feels bigger than 26 liters.

There hasn't been a day I haven't used this bag since I brought it. Fits everything but the kitchen sink

I use this to carry small items while I board and it's perfect! Incredibly well made and very stylish. Highly recommend.

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)

Love this backpack, holds everything I need and more, while not appearing bulky or busting at the seams. Only problem is the the shoulder straps are very thin, which gets uncomfortable when carrying heavy things, and the waist buckles are a little long so when you're not using them they swing around and get caught on things.

Product is good, but not long lasting. The design, build quality, style, are fantastic. I used it almost everyday for a year, on 100+ flights. Now it has a few holes in the material. I believe the material could be a bit thicker in places.

Nice sized backpack for hiking and carry on travels. Nice sized pockets. Great Quality material

Too bulky. Not as streamlined as the version I have from 5 years ago. Top pocket small and immaterial. I like the removable hip belt. I have liked my pack for everyday use. This one , in it's design, seems to attempt more than it is capable of.

really poor weight distribution, bad carry handle,

Bought 2 weeks ago with about 8-10 days of regular use and the hip strap broke. The strap is held by a thin cord which tore at the seam where it's connected to the pack. Otherwise good features pack and feels of solid quality. This issue seems like a one off.

We recently received this bag in the mail. It's a great bag, but I feel for the price you pay the shoulder straps could be a lot nicer. They are very thin. Time will tell how comfortable they are

This backpack provides no stability just pure looks. Why? Once you place items inside the pack, the distribution of the weight places pressue on your back along with the thin straps. Not practical only a bag to show up the logo. what is needed is inside sleeves to place items appropriately then solidify the weight distribution.

Things are not parallel inside, placed on one side, the shoulder strap is very bad, often sliding down, which is very troublesome, I don't want to have to buckle all the straps together every time I carry this bag, but if I don't, the straps will fall off and keep me very busy,