Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.