Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Waterfield Bolt
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 | Waterfield Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon |
Waterfield Bolt
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×32×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $370 |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Waterfield Bolt
- Opening: Other on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Niugini.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Bolt carries 1L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 17L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Waterfield Bolt; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.