Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Nike Utility Elite
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 | Nike Utility Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Nike Utility Elite
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 8 on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
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 Nike Utility Elite.
Only the Nike Utility Elite fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Nike Utility Elite: which should you pack?
The Nike Utility Elite carries 11L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 37L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nike Utility Elite fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.