Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
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 | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 2 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 9L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.