Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 4 on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Daypack 20L carries 4L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 20L), 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 Salkan The Daypack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.