Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
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 Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS |
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 7 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 2L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.