Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack
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 | Tortuga Expandable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y, hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D CORDURA | |
Tortuga Expandable Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Tortuga Expandable Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 4 on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Top, front on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Y, hideable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Y, removable on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 5 accept only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack.
Only the Tortuga Expandable Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Tortuga Expandable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Expandable Backpack carries 1L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 27L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Expandable Backpack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Expandable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.