Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Piorama Delta
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 | Piorama Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 42L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | 900D Nylon |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Piorama Delta
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 2 on the Piorama Delta.
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Clamshell on the Piorama Delta.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; 16in on the Piorama Delta.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Piorama Delta.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 0 accept only the Piorama Delta.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Niugini.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Piorama Delta: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack carries the same capacity as the Piorama Delta (16L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.