Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23
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 | Fjallraven Ulvö 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Fjallraven Ulvö 23
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries 7L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 23L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.