Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse 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 | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon | |
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
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 9 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 4L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 30L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.