Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Black Ember Citadel R3 25
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 | Black Ember Citadel R3 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66 | |
Black Ember Citadel R3 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Black Ember Citadel R3 25
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 5 accept only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25.
Only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Black Ember Citadel R3 25: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 1L more than the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 (26L vs. 25L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 fits 91% 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.