SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $75 |
Feature by feature
| SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack | Feature | Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Nylon |
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 3 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack: which should you pack?
The SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack carries the same capacity as the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (21L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.