Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Greenroom136 Rainmaker | Feature | ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | Polyester |
ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 102 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
When it comes to choosing the perfect carry-on backpack, each one has its unique strengths. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker, for instance, prides itself on functionality and customizability. Shaped from robust 1000D Cordura, it is built with a water-resistant exterior that can endure the toughest of journeys. Its dimensions - standing at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep - offer 22 liters of capacity. This means room aplenty for your travel necessities, a 15-inch laptop included. Weighing in at a mere 1.7 pounds, it's a pack that values convenience and portability above all else.
The ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack, on the other hand, is no less impressive in its build. Sculpted from Polyester, this bag radiates durability and longevity. It is impressive in size, with dimensions of 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 56 inches deep, hosting a grand capacity of 48 liters. Weighing roughly 4.3 pounds, it's on the heavier side, but the clever addition of wheels nullifies this concern. The bag's versatility - it can either be a rolling bag or a backpack - is undeniably one of its primary selling points.
Here's a comparison at a glance:
- Dimensions: The Rainmaker is more narrow yet taller, while the Mother Lode is wider and shorter.
- Capacity: The Rainmaker has a capacity of 22 liters, while the Mother Lode offers 48 liters of space.
- Material: The Rainmaker is made from 1000D Cordura, whereas the Mother Lode is made from Polyester.
- Weight: The Rainmaker weighs 1.7 pounds, vs the Mother Lode weighing 4.3 pounds.
- Airline compatibility: Both bags have excellent airline compatibility, with the Rainmaker at 100% and the Mother Lode at 97%.
Even though they serve essentially the same purpose, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack are fundamentally different. The Rainmaker focuses on function, being lightweight, durable, and incredibly customizable. Meanwhile, the Mother Lode shines in its versatility as it can be used as a backpack or as rolling luggage and boasts more space for your belongings. The final buying decision, however, remains a largely personal one and largely rests on specific needs, requirements and, ultimately, personal preference.