BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| BANGE Travel Backpack | Feature | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Oxford | 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 BANGE Travel Backpack and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Opening: Clamshell on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Top flap on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Main compartments: 2 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 1 on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 2 on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the BANGE Travel Backpack, and 2 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the BANGE Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
BANGE Travel Backpack vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The BANGE Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (35L vs. 20L), while the BANGE Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the BANGE Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the BANGE Travel Backpack is the better call.