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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/010ljxisxd/mountainsmith-divide-evo-daypack/4e8hqg7h8z/ynot-magnetica/"
title: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs YNOT Magnetica"
description: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs YNOT Magnetica: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. YNOT Magnetica

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/010ljxisxd/mountainsmith-divide-evo-daypack/)

by [Mountainsmith](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountainsmith)

![Front facing view of the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990386/carryons/mountainsmith-divide-evo-daypack-010ljxisxd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×29×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500d Nylon Cordura</td><td>YKK AquaGuard zippers</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [YNOT Magnetica](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4e8hqg7h8z/ynot-magnetica/)

by [YNOT](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=YNOT)

![Front facing view of the YNOT Magnetica](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601815/carryons/ynotmagnetica_pb5bcj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.