Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Flight Pack
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 Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Flight Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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 11 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Aer Flight Pack 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 Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 6L more than the Aer Flight Pack (26L vs. 20L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Flight Pack 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.