{"id":501001,"date":"2025-08-08T17:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=501001"},"modified":"2025-08-08T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:22:22","slug":"real-vs-fake-arcteryx-x-beams-wabi-sabi-mantis-26l-backpack-tranquil-authentication-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/08\/08\/real-vs-fake-arcteryx-x-beams-wabi-sabi-mantis-26l-backpack-tranquil-authentication-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Real vs. Fake: ARC&#8217;TERYX x BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack &#8220;Tranquil&#8221; Authentication Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canada\u2019s beloved outdoor brand, ARC\u2019TERYX, has skyrocketed to fame, fueled by celebrity endorsements and becoming a staple in the streetwear scene over the past one to two years. Among its collaborations, the partnership with BEAMS stands out, boasting an especially passionate fanbase. Each release from this duo sells out instantly, highlighting its immense popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this high demand has also led to a flood of counterfeits in the resale market, making cautious purchasing essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This season, we shine a spotlight on the ARC\u2019TERYX x BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack Tranquil.\u201d Expert authenticators from SNKRDUNK reveal how to distinguish the real deal from fakes. What follows is only a glimpse into the authentication process, but it\u2019s invaluable reading for anyone hesitant about buying from the secondhand market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the ARC&#8217;TERYX x BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack &#8220;Tranquil&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"501024\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08165730\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08165730\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08165730\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08165730\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08165730\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Released in 2023 as part of the \u201cWabi-Sabi\u201d collaboration series between ARC\u2019TERYX and BEAMS, the Mantis 26L \u201cTranquil\u201d captivates with its playful spirit. The backpack features a unique mix of gray, white, and black color blocking in a striking \u201ccrazy\u201d pattern, perfectly matching the colorways of the simultaneously launched Beta Jacket and Atom Hoody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature details like the brand embroidery beneath ARC\u2019TERYX\u2019s iconic Archaeopteryx logo add that exclusive collaborative touch, making this piece a must-have for fans and collectors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/streetwears\/159835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View on SNKRDUNK<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Authentication Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Front<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" data-id=\"501047\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-1024x883.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-1024x883.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-300x259.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-768x662.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-1536x1324.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-2048x1766.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170346\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-5-282x243.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with authenticating the front of the backpack. The first noticeable difference between real and fake versions lies in the body\u2019s color tone\u2014the fake displays a noticeably lighter gray compared to the real one. Moreover, the fake lacks the YKK zipper pillar engraving, and the Archaeopteryx embroidery shows subtle inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Side Pocket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"501046\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-2048x1024.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170341\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-6-282x141.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to the side pockets, the same color discrepancy persists, with the fake\u2019s shade appearing paler than the genuine article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Inner Clip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" data-id=\"501053\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-1024x342.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-1024x342.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-1536x513.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-2048x684.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170415\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-1-1-282x94.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key clip inside the pocket is another crucial detail. The authentic backpack features the \u201cWJ\u201d engraving, indicating it\u2019s made by the WOOJIN company, while the counterfeit version misses this mark entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Quality Label<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"501052\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170405\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-2-1-282x188.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Examining the quality label, the font at the \u201cFAIR TRADE CERTIFIED FACTORY\u201d section differs\u2014the fake\u2019s lettering is overall thinner and less defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Fabric Weave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" data-id=\"501048\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-1024x739.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-1024x739.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-768x554.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-1536x1108.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-2048x1478.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170352\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-4-282x203.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under a microscope, the body\u2019s weave pattern reveals further clues. The authentic backpack\u2019s warp and weft threads are uniformly thick, while the fake shows thinner horizontal threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Back Mesh (UV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"501045\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-2048x1024.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170336\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-7-282x141.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking the back mesh under UV light, the real backpack fluoresces a distinct red, whereas the fake fails to exhibit any noticeable color change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25aa Infrared<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"501051\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-1024x385.webp\" alt=\"ARC'TERYX BEAMS Wabi-Sabi Mantis 26L Backpack\" class=\"wp-image-501051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-1024x385.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-1536x577.webp 1536w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-2048x769.webp 2048w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/08170358\/ARCTERYX-BEAMS-Wabi-Sabi-Mantis-26L-Backpack-3-282x106.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, an infrared (IR) scan of the backpack\u2019s base confirms authenticity: the genuine product glows white under IR, while the counterfeit appears gray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The authentication points mentioned here are only a part of the process. At SNKRDUNK, our expert authenticators examine numerous other factors to make a comprehensive judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With counterfeit manufacturing techniques advancing every day, it has become extremely difficult for non-experts to accurately spot fakes on their own. That\u2019s precisely why we recommend purchasing through SNKRDUNK, where you benefit from highly precise authentication conducted by professional examiners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is SNKRDUNK Lab?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a leader in the industry, our lab is dedicated to tackling the social and economic problems caused by counterfeit goods. We aim to improve authentication technology and raise awareness about fakes by strengthening our partnerships with domestic and international experts and research institutions. By combining technology, data, and human expertise, we are creating the future standard for what is authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Main Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investigating and Researching Counterfeit Goods<\/strong><br>SNKRDUNK currently maintains an authentication accuracy rate of 99.97%. We will continue to conduct research and investigations, utilizing Japan\u2019s largest database of counterfeit products to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improving Our Authentication Technology<\/strong><br>By introducing and researching various tools, including X-ray, infrared, and microscopes, we are enhancing our technology to ensure we can authenticate every single item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communicating for Public Awareness<\/strong><br>We will regularly publish market reports based on our partnerships with external organizations and experts, as well as on insights and research findings gathered from the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soda-inc.jp\/snkrdunklab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SNKRDUNK Lab here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div 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