Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
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 | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | |
| X-Pac VX21 | |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Opening: Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 6 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the Able Carry Daily Plus fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 5L more than the Able Carry Daily Plus (26L vs. 21L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daily Plus fits 92% 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.