Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

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 N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 2
side Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester

Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

by Patagonia
Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.66 kg
Dimensions69×30×17 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$129

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

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. 4 accept both. 183 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

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 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, Island 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 Country, 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.

Meet the contenders in this carry-on backpack comparison: the versatile Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the timeless designed Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L. Both bags promise high utility with an impressive capacity and laptop compartments, but they each come with their unique characteristics. The Rainmaker, towering at 40 inches, is constructed with 1000D Cordura ensuring robustness and water resistance. Weighing only 1.7 pounds, its storage capacity is an impressive 22 liters. This backpack is touted as "a solid pack that values function above all else," enabling users to be creative with its customizability options.

On the contrary, the Arbor Roll Top is an environment-friendly option made with 600-denier 100% recycled polyester. Despite being lighter at 0.66 pounds, it boasts a higher capacity of 30 liters. Its unique feature that stands out is the convenient side access to the laptop sleeve, eliminating the need to undo the rolltop just to grab your laptop. This gives it a classy, timeless design perfect for both work and play settings.

In conclusion, both backpacks are strong contenders for anyone in the market for an all-around carry-on. Greenroom136’s Rainmaker is your perfect match if you’re after high customization, sturdiness, and excellent water resistance. For those looking for a more environmentally-friendly option that still packs in a higher capacity and convenient laptop access, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top is the way to go. Both brands offer outstanding value, as summarized by a reviewer who declares the Rainmaker one of the best value bags in the market and praises the Arbor Roll Top's ability to pack more than it seems it can. The decision lies in your hands, but rest assured, either choice won't disappoint.