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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/010ljxisxd/mountainsmith-divide-evo-daypack/d9l18s4za7/cotopaxi-tasra-16l/"
title: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs Cotopaxi Tasra 16L"
description: "Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: 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. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500d Nylon Cordura</td><td>100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Tasra 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/d9l18s4za7/cotopaxi-tasra-16l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990350/carryons/cotopaxi-tasra-16l-d9l18s4za7.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>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$85</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.