Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Kanken 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 | Fjallraven Kanken 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 |
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Fjallraven Kanken 16L
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
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 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.