Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
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 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | hideable |
| 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 | |
| X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop | |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack carries 4L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 30L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.