Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×35.5×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 65% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
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. 122 accept both. 65 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
The forty-inch tall Greenroom136 Rainmaker by Greenroom136 is one serious pack, offering a sturdy 1000D Cordura frame and a surprising amount of organizational capabilities. The bag is great to buy for those wanting a more versatile bag, featuring a water-resistant exterior alongside numerous customization options that make it suitable for various use cases. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is also designed to securely house a 15 inch laptop, which is perfect for both business and pleasure travelers. Reviewers echo this sentiment, touting the Rainmaker as a "solid pack that values function above all else", a reliable carry-on fitting for months-long traveling and living.
Meanwhile, the twenty-one-inch tall Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit by Eagle Creek caters to a different demographic, boasting a lightweight frame made from 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop and 500D Poly RPVB coating. Its security measures extend beyond the typical, with a laptop compartment that carefully guards a 17-inch laptop using water-resistant zippers and ample padding. Crafted specifically for women's body types, the bag offers a comfortable carry while out on adventures. Inside, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit showcases a meticulous internal organization system that keeps everything in order.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker offers 22 liters of useable space, while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit provides 40 liters.
- The Greenroom136 holds a 15-inch laptop, while Eagle Creek's version fits a 17-inch one.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is compatible with all airlines, whereas the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit is suitable for 60% of airlines.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker weighs 1.7 pounds, and the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit weighs 1.17 pounds.
The two packs differ greatly in their construction and function, but both offer excellent features that cater to their specific target audience. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker represents a solid, adaptable carry-on, suitable for carrying a laptop and offering various customization features. Its impressive quality has sparked rave reviews from users who have traveled widely with it, labeling it one of the best bang-for-buck bags out there. On the other hand, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit aims to impress with a lightweight yet durable frame, a spacious main compartment, and a design suitable for female travelers. Its detailed organization and protective features offer users peace of mind when on the move, encapsulating its commitment to reliability.