Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Jansport Main Campus
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 | Jansport Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Main Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $55 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Jansport Main Campus
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Jansport Main Campus.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Jansport Main Campus.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Front on the Jansport Main Campus.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Main Campus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 5 on the Jansport Main Campus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2, side on the Jansport Main Campus.
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. 141 accept both. 46 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Jansport Main Campus.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
When it comes to backpacks for carry-on travel, two options that have garnered rave reviews from various users are the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Jansport Main Campus. The Rainmaker captures the essence of a versatile and functional backpack, highly customisable to adapt to every exigency a traveller might grasp. Crafted from 1000D Cordura, it's rugged, water-resistant, and robust. Weighting 1.7 pounds, and providing a roomy capacity of 22 liters, it accommodates the prerequisites of an essential everyday-carry (EDC) pack. With the assertion of fitting a 15-inch laptop in its designated compartment, this pack emerges as an ideal companion for tech-savvy travellers. Above all, 100% airline compatibility makes it a universal choice for globetrotters.
On the other hand, the Jansport Main Campus maintains its stronghold in the world of backpacks with its distinguishable charm. Promising the same standard of a 15-inch laptop accommodation, it trumps the Rainmaker in terms of capacity, boasting a stashing potential of 32 liters in its 600D Polyester wrappings. The Main Campus, though substantially wider and deeper than the Rainmaker, weighs significantly less at 0.5 pounds. However, it falls short in being universally acceptable for airlines, with a compatibility rating of only 68%.
- Greenroom136 Rainmaker: Durable 1000D Cordura fabric, weighs 1.7 pounds, 22 liters capacity, 100% airline compatible, 15-inch laptop compartment.
- Jansport Main Campus: Lighter 600D Polyester fabric, weighs 0.5 pounds, 32 liters capacity, 68% airline compatible, 15-inch laptop compartment.
While the Greenroom136 Rainmaker values function above all else, the Jansport Main Campus offers ample choice in terms of design, made comfortable with its ergonomically padded straps. The Rainmaker is recommended for its sturdy and water-resistant exterior and retractability features that affirm its attributes of being truly versatile. Meanwhile, the Main Campus stands out for its range of design options, a functional organization throughout the bag, and a lifetime warranty that Jansport stands by. Make your choice based on your preference for customization - the Rainmaker’s function-driven contours, or the Main Campus's allure of variety, both masters in their own realms of convenience and style.