Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Bellroy Transit 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 | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | |
| Baida Nylon | |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2, side on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 153 accept both. 14 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack carries 2L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 28L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.