SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag
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 | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Uniqlo 3Way Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; Other on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 13 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?
The SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack carries 17L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (21L vs. 4L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag is the better call.