Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Millican Smith 18L
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 | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Millican Smith 18L
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Hip belt: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Removable on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Millican Smith 18L.
Both have: 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. 173 accept both. 7 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Millican Smith 18L.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Millican Smith 18L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Millican Smith 18L carries 2L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 18L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Millican Smith 18L; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.