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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/mjtr3jfcvx/aer-tech-pack-3-x-pac/"
title: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac"
description: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac: 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. Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac

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 | Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylo)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mjtr3jfcvx/aer-tech-pack-3-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990467/carryons/aer-tech-pack-3-x-pac-mjtr3jfcvx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 4 on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.

### Only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac 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 Tech Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?

The **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** carries 10L more than the **Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac** (26L vs. 16L), while the **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac** 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.