SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 14in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Passport pocket: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; Front on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 4 on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1, side on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack, and 5 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack carries 8L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (21L vs. 13L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% 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 Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.