Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
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 | Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon) | |
Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac
- Compression straps: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Hip belt: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 130 accept both. 37 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac.
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, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac carries 9L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 35L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.