Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. | |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Compression straps: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Passport pocket: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (22L vs. 20L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.