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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/3uw3rlk8l4/superdry-mega-ripstop-tarp-backpack/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/"
title: "SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs Kathmandu Parker Pack"
description: "SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs Kathmandu Parker Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/3uw3rlk8l4/superdry-mega-ripstop-tarp-backpack/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/"
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# SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3uw3rlk8l4/superdry-mega-ripstop-tarp-backpack/)

by [Superdry](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Superdry)

![Front facing view of the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600651/carryons/megatipstop_d3ssch.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×35×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>100% Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627629181/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Pack_28L_qmu0ol.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Kathmandu Parker Pack

-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 99 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

### Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Parker Pack** carries 7L more than the **SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack** (21L vs. 28L), 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 Kathmandu Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the better call.