Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro | Feature | Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) | |
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 Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
- Opening: Other on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries the same capacity as the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 26L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.