Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. YNOT Magnetica
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 | YNOT Magnetica |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | YKK AquaGuard zippers |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and YNOT Magnetica
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica.
- Hip belt: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Optional on the YNOT Magnetica.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 0 accept only the YNOT Magnetica.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Niugini.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. YNOT Magnetica: which should you pack?
The YNOT Magnetica carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 YNOT Magnetica; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.