SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL

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

SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack

Front facing view of the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack
Capacity21 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions45×35×15 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$75

Feature by feature

SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp BackpackFeatureDeuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop N
6 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Polyester420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop

Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
Capacity32 L
Weight1.26 kg
Dimensions56×35×18 cm
Airline fit46%
Price$144

Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL

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. 87 accept both. 89 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.

Only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL: which should you pack?

The Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL carries 11L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 32L), 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 Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL is the better call.