Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
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 | Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | |
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe 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. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.