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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/ftw13cg3ht/osprey-quasar-26/"
title: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Osprey Quasar 26"
description: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Osprey Quasar 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Osprey Quasar 26

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

## [Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/)

by [Burton](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Burton)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack | Feature | Osprey Quasar 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>450D recycled polyester TPU coated</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Quasar 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ftw13cg3ht/osprey-quasar-26/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×35×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Osprey Quasar 26

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Osprey Quasar 26.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Osprey Quasar 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Osprey Quasar 26.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 140 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Osprey Quasar 26.

### Only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Osprey Quasar 26: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Quasar 26** carries 10L more than the **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** (26L vs. 36L), while the **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Osprey Quasar 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.