Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L | Feature | Greenroom136 Rainmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish | 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 Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Greenroom136 Rainmaker
- Compression straps: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L, and 9 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 4L more than the Greenroom136 Rainmaker (26L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.