Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Singi 20
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 Singi 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Fjallraven Singi 20
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 13in on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Fjallraven Singi 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Singi 20 carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Singi 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.