Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Any Day Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Any Day Backpack | Feature | Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | |
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 Vertx Any Day Backpack and Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 14 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 6L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 26L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.