Osprey Manta 24 vs Deuter Trail Pro 36
Quick take: The Deuter Trail Pro 36 carries more (36 vs 24 liters); the Deuter Trail Pro 36 is lighter (3.37 vs 3.4 lbs).
Which one to buy
The Manta 24's $210 includes a 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir; the Trail Pro 36's $210 buys 12 L more room and a spring steel frame. They weigh almost the same, 3.4 lbs and 3.37 lbs, but about half a pound of the Manta's figure is the bladder. Both include a raincover.
The Manta is a hydration-first day pack. Owners single out the magnetic bite-valve dock on the sternum strap, which lets the hose snap back one-handed, and a separate reservoir sleeve keeps a leak away from your insulation. Its AirSpeed suspended mesh ventilates well, and it has hipbelt pockets. The catch is that bottle users pay for a bladder they won't use, and Osprey gives no load rating.
The Trail Pro 36 is built for bigger alpine days. Deuter rates it at 6-10 kg (13-22 lbs), and its 600D body is tougher than most light daypacks. Mesh hip fins with carabiner loops rack gear, but there are no hipbelt pockets. Its Airstripes back sits against you rather than floating on mesh, and the back length is fixed at 44-54 cm (17-21 in). For hot-weather day hikes on a bladder, the Manta is the better pack; for hut approaches with a helmet and hardware, the Trail Pro's volume and frame matter more.
Osprey Manta 24
Best for warm-weather day hikers who drink from a bladder and want one bundled, plus the coolest back of the two.
Deuter Trail Pro 36
Worth it for alpine days and hut approaches carrying a helmet, hardware and extra layers up to its 22 lb rating.
| Spec | Osprey Manta 24 | Deuter Trail Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $210 | $210 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (10) | — |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 24 L | 36 L |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.37 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by Osprey | 13-22 lbs (6-10 kg) |
| Torso Fit | One size, adjustable harness | Fixed, 44-54 cm (17-21 in) back length |
| Material | Recycled nylon with PFAS-free DWR | 600D recycled polyester and 210D recycled polyamide |
| Back Panel | AirSpeed suspended mesh over LightWire perimeter frame | Airstripes contact back over a round-profile spring steel frame |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | Yes |
| Raincover included | Yes | Yes |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | No |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Osprey All Mighty Guarantee (lifetime) | Deuter lifetime warranty |
Pros & cons
Osprey Manta 24
- ✓A 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir is included, which is $40-50 of kit bundled into the price.
- ✓The magnetic bite-valve attachment on the sternum strap is genuinely better than clipping a hose to a strap.
- ✓AirSpeed suspended mesh gives the same ventilation as the Stratos at the same volume.
- ✓A dedicated reservoir sleeve separates the bladder from gear, so a leak does not soak everything.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets and an included raincover round out the feature set.
- ✓The women's Mira 24 is the same pack in a women's fit at the same price.
- ✓A 34 L sibling extends the same system to longer days.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies.
- ✗3.4 lb for 24 L is heavy, though roughly half a pound of that is the reservoir.
- ✗$210 is a lot for a 24 L daypack if you already own a bladder you like.
- ✗Osprey publishes no maximum load figure for the line.
- ✗The 34 L size has no published weight.
- ✗The suspended mesh reduces usable packed depth.
- ✗A bundled reservoir is wasted money for anyone who prefers bottles.
Deuter Trail Pro 36
- ✓Spring steel frame and a 6-10 kg rating make it a credible overnight pack at 36 L.
- ✓Rain cover included, as across the Trail line.
- ✓Mesh hip fins carry carabiner loops for racking gear on the belt.
- ✓600D body fabric where most alpine daypacks this light use 210D or 100D.
- ✓$210 is under the Futura Pro 40's $240 for a similar load rating.
- ✗1,530 g is only 90 g lighter than the Futura Pro 40 while giving up that pack's suspended mesh and adjustable back.
- ✗Back length is fixed at 44-54 cm with no adjustment.
- ✗Hip fins are mesh with loops, and no hipbelt pockets are listed.
- ✗The lid is fixed, so it cannot be left behind on short days.
Osprey Manta 24 vs Deuter Trail Pro 36: common questions
Is the Manta 24 worth the same money as the Trail Pro 36 if I already own a bladder?▾
Probably not. Bottle users and anyone with a bladder they like are paying for a reservoir they won't use. In that case the Trail Pro 36 gives you 12 L more volume and a 13-22 lb rating for the same $210.
Which one keeps my back cooler?▾
The Manta 24. Its AirSpeed suspended mesh holds the pack off your back. The Trail Pro 36 uses Airstripes foam profiles that stay in contact with you.
Can the Trail Pro 36 carry a hydration bladder like the Manta 24?▾
Yes, it has a hydration sleeve, but no reservoir comes with it. The Manta 24 ships with a 2.5 L reservoir, a magnetic bite-valve dock on the sternum strap and a dedicated sleeve that keeps leaks away from your gear.