Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $120 |
| Greenroom136 Rainmaker | Feature | Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 65L |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | H |
| N | Hip Belt | H |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 0 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 100% recycled 600D nylon canvas. 900D Ottoman-weave Poly bottom fabric. Woven nylon straps with Hypalon. |
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×38×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 18% |
| Price | $220 |
The Rainmaker by Greenroom136 is a workhorse carry on developed from durable 1000D Cordura. At 22 liters, it weighs in at a light 1.7 pounds, yet it packs a punch. It merges functionality with customization and versatility, standing tall at 40 inches with a width and depth of 28 and 21 inches respectively. This accommodating design allows compatibility with 100 percent of airlines. Its laptop compartment is designed to fit a 15-inch laptop. The overall packaging of this backpack is praised for the practicality, understated style, and value it offers users.
On the contrary, the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L is more of a duffle backpack hybrid. It's made from recycled 600D nylon canvas and 900D Ottoman-weave Poly bottom fabric, contributing to its 1.77-pound weight. This Duffelpack impresses with 45 liters expandable to 65 liters of packing capacity. However, these dimensions (30" x 38" x 66") limit its compatibility with only 18 percent of airlines. The Duffelpack comes without a laptop compartment, a detail to note. Its design is noted for utility in harsh conditions and manages to maintain an appeal that strays from the normal duffle bag.
Both backpacks offer great benefits. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker wins on customizability features, sturdiness and waterproofing, appreciated by those who value function and organization. Meanwhile, the Peak Design Duffelpack 65L shines for big capacity, can offer more space when expanded, its effectiveness in keeping things neat, and its versatile carrying mode. These characteristics make it suitable for adventurous trips. Ultimately, it may come down to your preference between the traditional backpack design of the Rainmaker or the duffle cum backpack hybrid design of the Duffelpack.