Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

by Greenroom
Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×20 cm
Airline fit99%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Storage
4 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
side Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
N Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly

Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L

by Eagle Creek
Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
Capacity68 L
Weight2.33 kg
Dimensions66×35×31 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$229

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L

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. 1 accept both. 186 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

Adria Airways, 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 New Zealand, 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, Island 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 Country, 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 America, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is your go-to carry on backpack for traveling light with options to customize. Weighing 1.7 pounds, the compact design provides you with 22L of storage space - more than enough for a weekend getaway. The Rainmaker isn't just about size though, it's about versatility too. It's fashioned from 1000D Cordura - one of the most respected fabrics in the industry. You've got a laptop compartment that can hold up to a 15-inch laptop, and the sturdy, water-resistant exterior ensures your gear stays dry, even when you're not. As one reviewer states, "It’s a solid pack that values function above all else. And all of the customizability options are incredible."

The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is for the adventurer who needs a bag that can live up to their lifestyle. It's larger and heavier than the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, but it offers triple the storage space. Designed from a blend of 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, and 600D Helix™ Poly, it's ready to withstand the test of time. Not only will your gear fit with the whopping 68L of space, but your laptop can too - up to 17 inches. Couple that with multiple access points to the main compartment for convenience and an impressive harness system and you get the reasoning behind this review - "This is one of the best value bags on the market, hands down."

To quickly summarize, here's how the two carry on backpacks stack up:

Of course, the best backpack will depend on personal needs and preferences. For some, the customizable robustness and sleek, compact design of the Rainmaker will be more appealing since it can handle daily commuting tasks easily. For others, the immense storage capacity and adaptability of the Global Companion 65L will be hard to resist, especially if you’re an adventurer or long-term traveler. As the saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks." In the end, both backpacks deliver in terms of quality, utility, and style - leaving you with just one question to answer: Rainmaker or Global Companion 65L?