Arktype Dashpack II vs. Mountainsmith Divide
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | Mountainsmith Divide |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 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 Arktype Dashpack II and Mountainsmith Divide
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Front on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Hip belt: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 4 on the Mountainsmith Divide.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 3 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?
The Mountainsmith Divide carries 1L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L 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 Mountainsmith Divide; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.