Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack

Capacity26 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions52×33×15 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$125

Feature by feature

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter PackFeatureAer Pro Pack 24L
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 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon

Aer Pro Pack 24L

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Pro Pack 24L
Capacity24 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions47×32×19 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$200

Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Aer Pro Pack 24L

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 7 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.

Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?

The Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L 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.