Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Outlander Packable Backpack
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 | Outlander Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | |
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Outlander Packable Backpack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
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 Outlander Packable Backpack.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Outlander Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.