Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

by Greenroom
Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×20 cm
Airline fit99%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Storage
4 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity 56L
1 Opening 1
side Passport N
N Passthrough
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop 100% Recycled, 1200D CORDURA® ECO 100% Recycled Polyester

Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L

by Eagle Creek
Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L
Capacity45 L
Weight1.42 kg
Dimensions56×36×28 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$279

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L

Both have: 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. 4 accept both. 183 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

When it comes to carry-on backpacks, two models that tend to stick out are the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L. Crafted by the Malaysian company Greenroom136, the Rainmaker is well-regarded for its durability and versatility, utilizing the sturdy 1000D Cordura fabric, accommodating a 15-inch laptop, and having a broad capacity of 22 liters. This sturdy shell makes it universally compatible with all airlines, a notable distinction compared to the second model. However, the Rainmaker's lightweight nature is where it starts falling slightly short, weighing a slight 1.7 pounds.

The Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack takes a decisive aim towards sustainability and practicality. Comprised largely of 600D CORDURA® ECO Ripstop 100% Recycled and 1200D CORDURA® ECO 100% Recycled Polyester, this environmentally conscious pack touts a lower weight (1.42 pounds) and more than double the carrying capacity of its counterpart at 45 liters. The eponymous luggage brand has included a convenient Tripsync™ feature for tracking and locating your lost bag, however, it's useful aspect is dampened by the bag's compatibility with only 19% of airlines.

Here is a key comparison of unique aspects:

The Greenroom136 Rainmaker has received commendations for its durability and functional design. Reviewers have appreciated the customizability options, sturdy water-resistant exterior, and organization features. Parallely, the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L has its own unique set of features that appeals to consumers, with reviewers particularly praising the bag’s diligence towards sustainability.

In conclusion, while both are compelling options, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Eagle Creek Caldera™ Travel Pack 45L have a range of distinct assets. The Rainmaker excels in versatility and compatibility while attributing an eco-friendly construction paired with a higher carrying capacity to the Caldera Pack. The right choice really hinges on what you are seeking in a carry-on backpack: durability and universal usability or eco-consciousness and increased capacity.