Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer City Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack

Capacity26 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions52×33×15 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$125

Feature by feature

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter PackFeatureAer City Pack
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 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 exterior

Aer City Pack

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer City Pack
Capacity14 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions46×30×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$150

Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer City Pack

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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 11 accept only the Aer City Pack.

Only the Aer City Pack fits

Air Niugini, 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 City Pack: which should you pack?

The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 12L more than the Aer City Pack (26L vs. 14L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack 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.