Arcido Faroe vs. Mountainsmith Divide
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Mountainsmith Divide |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | TC 20s 2x2 Waxed Canvas PU 210d Recycled Nylon SD Oxford PU |
Mountainsmith Divide
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Mountainsmith Divide
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Faroe; Top zip on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Front on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 17 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 19L more than the Mountainsmith Divide (35L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mountainsmith Divide fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.