SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25
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 | Fjallraven Vardag 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Vardag 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Fjallraven Vardag 25
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
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 Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 25 carries 4L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Vardag 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.