SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
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 | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 100% repurposed 600D polyester |
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 2 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
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. 131 accept both. 45 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits
Cayman Airways.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L carries 5L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 26L), 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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.