Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer City Pack Pro
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 City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac | |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 5 on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 10 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
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 City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (26L vs. 24L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro 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.