Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
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 | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries 6L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 22L), 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.