Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Max EDC
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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs | |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Able Carry Max EDC
- Hip belt: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 6 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Max EDC (26L vs. 26L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max EDC fits 92% 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.