Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73
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 | tomtoc TechPack-T73 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | |
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and tomtoc TechPack-T73
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 5 on the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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 7 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. tomtoc TechPack-T73: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 4L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 30L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc TechPack-T73; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.