Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Exped Mountain Pro 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 31 accept both. 156 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
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 France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, 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, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, 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, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, 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, 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, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker by Greenroom136 and the Exped Mountain Pro 30 by Exped are both solid choices for carry-on backpacks, but they cater to different user needs. The Rainmaker, in its utilitarian style, is admired for its versatility and superior organizational slots. Standing tall at 40 inches, its 1000D Cordura makeup renders it sturdy and water-resistant. Its significant feature is its laptop compartment that can fit a 15-inch laptop, giving it an edge for techies or professionals on the move.
Exped’s Mountain Pro 30, on the other hand, is like a resilient companion on rugged terrains. Built with 420D Oxford nylon with a PU coating and a water column of 3000 mm, it promises protection from harsh weather conditions. It sacrifices size for weight, being lighter than the Rainmaker, and lacks a laptop compartment. However, it makes up for it with its removable, transparent, and weatherproof document bag, multiple webbing straps, and attachments, making it a mountain trekker's delight.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is 40 inches tall, compared to Exped Mountain Pro 30’s 24 inches.
- The Rainmaker is lighter at 1.7 pounds, while the Mountain Pro 30 is at 1.29 pounds.
- The Rainmaker offers a capacity of 22 liters, while the Mountain Pro boasts 30 liters of capacity.
- The Rainmaker is airline-friendly (100% compatibility) as opposed to the Mountain Pro’s compatibility restricted at 30%.
- The Rainmaker sports 1000D Cordura material, while the Mountain Pro is crafted out of 420D Oxford nylon, PU coated with a 3000 mm water column.
- The Rainmaker features a 15-inch laptop compatible compartment, which the Mountain lacks.
Testimonials for the Rainmaker praise it as a “solid pack that values function above all else” and “one of the best value bags on the market.” Meanwhile, the Mountain Pro 30 secures its position as a weatherproof construction with decent internal organization suited for any outdoor activities.
In conclusion, the Rainmaker is for the urban dwellers- flexible, trendy, and tech-friendly, while the Mountain Pro 30 is an adventurer's mate, designed keeping the unpredictability of outdoor adventures in mind. Both have unique selling points that cater to specific target audiences. A well-informed buyer who knows what they're looking for won't go wrong with either.