5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | Greenroom136 Rainmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | 1000D Cordura |
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and Greenroom136 Rainmaker
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Hip belt: Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Main compartments: 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0, and 8 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 carries 2L more than the Greenroom136 Rainmaker (24L vs. 22L), while the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 is the better call.