Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Matador Freefly16
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×29×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack | Feature | Matador Freefly16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | 70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free |
Matador Freefly16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Matador Freefly16
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Matador Freefly16.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Matador Freefly16.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Matador Freefly16.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Matador Freefly16.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Matador Freefly16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Matador Freefly16: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Matador Freefly16 (16L vs. 16L), while the Matador Freefly16 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.