Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2
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 Flight Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Flight Pack 2
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 10 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Only the Aer Flight Pack 2 fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 5L more than the Aer Flight Pack 2 (26L vs. 21L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Flight Pack 2 fits 94% 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.