Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
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 | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.