Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
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 | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L 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. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 2L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 28L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.