Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
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 | Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 31L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shore-Tex | |
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2, side on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 7 accept only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
Only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 1L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 27L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.