Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer City Pack X-Pac
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 | Aer City Pack X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer City Pack X-Pac
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2, side on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 X-Pac.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac 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 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 12L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (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 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.