SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
- Hip belt: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 2 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L carries 19L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 40L), 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L is the better call.