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title: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs Waterfield Air Porter"
description: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs Waterfield Air Porter: 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. Waterfield Air Porter

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 | Waterfield Air Porter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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>1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Air Porter](https://onebag.travel/carryon/53yii2r1hk/waterfield-air-porter/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$420</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Waterfield Air Porter

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Hideable on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 7 on the Waterfield Air Porter.

Both have: 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. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Waterfield Air Porter: which should you pack?

The **Waterfield Air Porter** carries 6L more than the **Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack** (16L vs. 22L), while the **Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Waterfield Air Porter; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.