Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack

Capacity26 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions52×33×15 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$125

Feature by feature

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter PackFeatureOsprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity 32L
1 Opening 1
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 N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions43×33×16 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$110

Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 12 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6.

Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6: which should you pack?

The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries the same capacity as the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (26L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits 95% 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 Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the better call.