Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2
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 Tech Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Tech Pack 2
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 3 on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 12 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits
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 Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 14L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (26L vs. 12L), while the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 2 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 Aer Tech Pack 2 is the better call.