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 | Jansport Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 600D Polyester |
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $50 |
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%.
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.