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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/"
title: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro"
description: "Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro

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

## [Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6akkitmojl/burton-multipath-26l-commuter-pack/)

by [Burton](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Burton)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack | Feature | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>waxed canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/)

by [Day Owl](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Day Owl)

![Front facing view of the Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/day-owl-backpack-pro-ygoqcabjlu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Day Owl Backpack Pro

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack 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 12 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.

### Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?

The **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** carries 5L more than the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** (26L vs. 21L), while the **Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** fits 95% 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.