Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Day Pack 3

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 Day Pack 3
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 Y
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)

Aer Day Pack 3

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Day Pack 3
Capacity14 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions44×30×14 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$160

Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Day Pack 3

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 13 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3.

Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?

The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 12L more than the Aer Day Pack 3 (26L vs. 14L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Day Pack 3 fits 95% 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.