Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
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 | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | 100% recycled polyester |
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
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 Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.