Mantis 26 Backpack

Story

Versatile daypack built for seamless transitions from trail to town

Arc’teryx continues its legacy of uncompromising performance with the Mantis 26, a pack designed to handle technical mountain pursuits and daily urban commutes with equal ease. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester with a moisture-shedding DWR finish, it provides the rugged durability required for the backcountry in a clean, minimalist silhouette. The drawbridge-style opening offers immediate access to a cavernous main compartment, while a sophisticated suspension system ensures a balanced, comfortable carry regardless of the load. Whether you're hauling a hydration bladder up a summit or a laptop to the office, this versatile workhorse delivers intuitive organization for every environment.

Features

• Drawbridge opening provides wide-open access to the main compartment
• Internal sleeve serves as a secure laptop pocket or a hydration bladder housing
• Padded back panel with an aluminum stay and frame sheet ensures a stable, comfortable carry
• Dual front zippered pockets and a top lid pocket offer quick-access organization for essentials
• Adjustable sternum strap and removable waist belt allow for a customized, secure fit

Materials

• Body: 100% Recycled Polyester - bluesign Approved Material
• Lining: 100% Recycled Polyester
• Treatment: FC0-DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish
• Origin: Made in Vietnam

Specs

• Capacity: 26L
• Weight: 1 lb 13.6 oz
• Dimensions: 18.7" x 10.8" x 9.8"

About

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.