SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and STM Grace
- Sternum strap: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the STM Grace.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 1 on the STM Grace.
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 4 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack carries 1L more than the STM Grace (21L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 STM Grace is the better call.