Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26
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 | Cotopaxi Allpa 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester 450D TPU | |
Cotopaxi Allpa 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Cotopaxi Allpa 26
- Opening: Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Front on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2, side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Both have: 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. 132 accept both. 35 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
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, Pakistan International, 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.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries the same capacity as the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 (26L vs. 26L), 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.