Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Jansport Far Out 55
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 | Jansport Far Out 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| 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 | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier |
Jansport Far Out 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×33×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $94 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Jansport Far Out 55
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Far Out 55.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Jansport Far Out 55.
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. 4 accept both. 183 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 55.
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, 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 Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Jansport Far Out 55 are two formidable carry-on backpacks in the market - boasting features and functionalities that cater to a wide range of users. Let’s look at the Rainmaker first. This backpack, standing at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and stretching 21 inches deep, is your best bet if you are a frequent flyer; it is compatible with 100% of airlines. Weighing around 1.7 pounds and boasting a capacity of 22 liters, the Rainmaker is crafted from 1000D Cordura, guaranteeing durability and water resistance. Additionally, it provides a 15-inch laptop compartment and flaunts its versatility and customizability - being functional above all else, as corroborated by its reviewers.
- Dimensions: Greenroom136 Rainmaker proves to be more compact measuring in at 40x28x21 inches in comparison to the Jansport Far Out 55's 17x33x66 inches.
- Weight: The Rainmaker slightly edges out in terms of weight at 1.7lbs versus the Far Out 55's 1.8lbs.
- Capacity: Far Out 55 dwarfs the Rainmaker with a massive capacity of 55 liters against Rainmaker’s 22 liters.
- Airline compatibility: Rainmaker guarantees a safer bet for frequent flyers with 100% airline compatibility, whereas Far Out 55 trails at 19%.
- Laptop compartment: Rainmaker accommodates a 15-inch laptop, whereas Far Out doesn't provide such compartment.
- Material: Rainmaker is made of 1000D Cordura vs. Far Out 55’s 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier.
The Jansport Far Out 55, on the contrary, is a monster in terms of capacity. With a towering height of 55 liters and weighing nearly 1.8 pounds, this backpack, made from a combination of materials (300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly/600 Denier Recycled Poly/TPU Coated 600 Denier), offers a sleep bag compartment and a comfortable harness system with load lifters, compression straps, and hip belt. Furthermore, the bag comprises a removable aluminum stay that can double as various tools adding to its versatility, and provides multiple attachment points for your gears such as ski/hiking poles etc.
Both the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Jansport Far Out 55 strike a balance between delivering top-notch quality and value for money. Each shines in its own right – while the former champions customizability and purposeful design, the latter offers considerable capacity and versatility. The choice between the two, therefore, ultimately boils down to personal preference and specific needs.