Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. The North Face Router
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 | The North Face Router |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop |
The North Face Router
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35.6×26.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and The North Face Router
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the The North Face Router.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the The North Face Router.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the The North Face Router.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the The North Face Router.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the The North Face Router.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the The North Face Router.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 6 accept both. 181 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the The North Face Router.
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, 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 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.
The expansive field of carry-on backpacks can leave some feeling overwhelmed when determining what pack best meets their individual needs. Two backpacks up for comparison today are the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and The North Face Router.
The Rainmaker is an adaptable and robust backpack, made from 1000D Cordura, its 22 liter carrying capacity is both sturdy and water-resistant. With its laptop compartment enough to fit a 15-inch laptop securely, it's perfect for everyday carry. The Rainmaker is well-loved for its customizability options and efficient organization. At a featherlight weight of just 1.7 pounds and proportions of 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, the Rainmaker is also compatible with 100% of airlines, making it an ideal companion for travel enthusiasts.
The Router, on the other hand, boasts a generous 40 liters of capacity. Made from a combination of 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, and 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, it's known for its resilience and durability. It measures 26.7 inches tall, 35.6 inches wide, and 54 inches deep, and weighs slightly less than the Rainmaker at 1.5 pounds. It too can accommodate a 15-inch laptop in its compartment, yet its comparability with airlines is significantly lower, scaling at 19%.
Let's summarize some of the notable differences:
- Weight: The Rainmaker weighs 1.7 pounds while The Router is slightly lighter at 1.5 pounds.
- Dimensions: The Rainmaker is 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep while The Router is 26.7 inches tall, 35.6 inches wide and 54 inches deep.
- Capacity: The Rainmaker can hold 22 liters, unlike The Router, which doubles the capacity with 40 liters.
- Compatibility with airlines: The Rainmaker is compatible with all airlines while The Router is compatible with only 19% of airlines.
- Material: The Rainmaker using 1000D Cordura whereas The Router is made from a blend of 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop.
Testimonials from users emphasize the Rainmaker's "solid pack that values function above all else", while commenting that it is "one of the best value bags on the market". The Router doesn't fall far behind, but when considering the versatility, organizational options and wide-ranging airline compatibility, the Rainmaker emerges victorious in this comparison.