Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Mountainsmith Divide
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack | Feature | Mountainsmith Divide |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | 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 | |
| 500D recycled 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 Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack and Mountainsmith Divide
- Opening: Other on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Top zip on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Hip belt: No on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; 15in on the Mountainsmith Divide.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack, and 5 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack carries 6L more than the Mountainsmith Divide (22L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.