Mantis 26 Backpack

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Versatile daypack that switches between town and trail

Whether you’re out for a hike or heading to work, haul your daily essentials with the Mantis 26 Backpack. This versatile daypack has all the organization you need for your daily commute, along with technical features for more adventurous pursuits. Tough, weather-resistant construction protects your gear from soggy weather and off-the-beaten-path journeys, and the padded back panel has a supportive frame sheet and aluminum stay to support heavy loads. Swap out the laptop in the internal sleeve for a hydration reservoir after work, and you’re ready to hit the trail.

Features

• Durable construction with a water-repellent finish to protect contents
• Padded back panel with frame sheet and aluminum stay for support and stability
• Drawbridge opening offers easy access to entire pack
• Internal sleeve for laptop or hydration reservoir
• Multiple pockets keep smaller supplies organized
• Stretch mesh side pockets for water bottles
• Adjustable sternum strap and waist belt stabilize your load

Materials

• Body: 600d DTY rePET dope dyed plain weave
• Lining: 200d DTY rePET dope dyed plain weave

About Arc’teryx

You may only know Arc’teryx from their pristine final products—but in our opinion, it’s all the hard work and experimentation behind the scenes that deserve an even bigger shoutout. From their homebase in Vancouver, every new jacket goes through a training regimen rivaled by the montage in Rocky IV—where it’s brought to the breaking point, refined, and refined again between rounds of high-tech lab testing and punishing field trials in Arc’teryx’s backyard, the British Columbian Coast Mountains. The end result is famously clean and functional outerwear that pushes the outdoor industry to new heights with every iteration. Seriously, GORE-TEX jackets would not be as lightweight and durable as they are today without the work these guys put in. Our picks from Arc’teryx are jackets and fleeces we’d feel comfortable wearing every day. Simply put, they’re as indestructible as mountaineering gear but also look put-together on your train ride into the office.