SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
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 | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Hip belt: No on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 15in on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Main compartments: 6 on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack; No on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 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. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 carries 1L more than the SuperDry Mega Ripstop Tarp Backpack (21L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.