Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 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 | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 1 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 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 Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.