Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Thule EnRoute
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack | Feature | Thule EnRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Thule EnRoute
- Compression straps: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2 on the Thule EnRoute.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the Thule EnRoute.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 3 on the Thule EnRoute.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2, side on the Thule EnRoute.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Thule EnRoute.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 34 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 6 accept only the Thule EnRoute.
Only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Thule EnRoute fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Thule EnRoute: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 3L more than the Thule EnRoute (26L vs. 23L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.