SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. MixedWorks Swift
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 | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and MixedWorks Swift
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the MixedWorks Swift.
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. 166 accept both. 10 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 1 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Only the MixedWorks Swift fits
Cayman Airways.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 3L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 24L), 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 MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.