SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. DSPTCH Daypack
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 | DSPTCH Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×25.4×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $198 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and DSPTCH Daypack
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 16in on the DSPTCH Daypack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the DSPTCH Daypack.
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. 139 accept both. 37 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 4 accept only the DSPTCH Daypack.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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 DSPTCH Daypack fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. DSPTCH Daypack: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Daypack carries 1L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 22L), 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 DSPTCH Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Daypack is the better call.