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title: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack"
description: "Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0phfqa4wdt/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro/)

by [Alpaka Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpaka Gear)

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990471/carryons/alpaka-gear-elements-backpack-pro-0phfqa4wdt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/)

by [Burton](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Burton)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.