SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. STM Haven
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 | STM Haven |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and STM Haven
- Sternum strap: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the STM Haven.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the STM Haven.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 5 on the STM Haven.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 171 accept both. 5 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 5 accept only the STM Haven.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. STM Haven: which should you pack?
The SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack carries 1L more than the STM Haven (21L vs. 20L), 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 SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.