North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | 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 |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | |
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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Both have: 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. 5 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 9L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (35L vs. 26L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.