Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density Nylon | |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 15in on the Gregory Border 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 8 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Gregory Border 18 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 8L more than the Gregory Border 18 (26L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Border 18 fits 93% 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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.