Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop 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 | Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | Canvas |
Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $24 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
Both have: 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. 117 accept both. 70 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack are both sound options in the carry on backpack category. Each offers unique benefits and compromises suited to different types of travelers.
Perhaps the most obvious difference between the two is their construction material. The Rainmaker employs a 1000D Cordura fabric, known for its durability and resistance to abrasions, tears, and scuffs. This contrasts with the Amazon Basics' use of canvas - a cheaper, but still sturdy option. For someone seeking a rig that could possibly weather rough handling, you might lean toward the Rainmaker. However, if cost conservation is your priority, the Amazon Basics backpack offers a believable bang for your buck.
Below are summarized differences:
- Size: Rainmaker (40" tall, 28" wide, 21" deep); Amazon Basics (31" tall, 28" wide, 49" deep)
- Weight: Rainmaker (1.7 pounds); Amazon Basics (0.5 pounds)
- Capacity: Rainmaker (22 liters); Amazon Basics (0 liters)
- Material: Rainmaker (1000D Cordura); Amazon Basics (Canvas)
- Airline compatibility: Rainmaker (100%); Amazon Basics (89%)
- Laptop compartment: Both fit a 15" laptop
In terms of endorsements, both bags have had raving reviewers. A quote from a happy Rainmaker owner declares it as a pack that values function above all else, with the customizability options being cited as incredible. On the other hand, another reviewer claims the Rainmaker as one of the best value bags on the market after having tested a wide variety of bags. When considering their functions, both the Rainmaker and Amazon Basics have an element of versatility. They feature a lot of compartmentalization that can keep your things in place, not to mention accommodating a 15" laptop in their laptop compartment. The deciding factor may come down to budget and preference for material quality, with both backpacks fulfilling the obligatory functions of a well-designed carry on.