Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
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 | Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish |
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.