SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
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 | Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 2 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 136 accept both. 40 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Cayman Airways.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 9L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.