Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
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 Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | 100% deadstock nylon & polyester |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (16L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits 95% 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 Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.