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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/"
title: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Black Ember Citadel R3 25"
description: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Black Ember Citadel R3 25: 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. Black Ember Citadel R3 25

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990475/carryons/black-ember-citadel-r3-25-m0gizsp8la.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.