Osprey Porter 46 vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | |
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 51 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Osprey Porter 46 vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Porter 46 carries 20L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (46L vs. 26L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Porter 46; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.