Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. STM Dux Backpack

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

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×21 cm
Airline fit100%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Greenroom136 RainmakerFeatureSTM Dux Backpack
Storage
S Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
side Passport Y
N Passthrough
Carry
S Backpack S
N Hip Belt N
S Sternum Strap S
Inside
15 Laptop 15
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
0 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura500D x 750D Polyester

STM Dux Backpack

by Stm
Front facing view of the STM Dux Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight1.78 kg
Dimensions50.8×33×24.1 cm
Airline fit47%
Price$250

The Greenroom136 Rainmaker and STM Dux Backpack exhibit the solid build and stylish design we come to expect in quality backpacks, but each stands unique in its features and advantages. The Rainmaker, sizing up to 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, offers sleek versatility. This pack cuts no corners on function—it thrives on it, placing significance on sturdy, water-resistant material. What's more, this 1.7-pound carry-on is your perfect travel companion as it meets all airlines' compatibility standards.

Introduced by Greenroom136, the Rainmaker is specifically constructed with 1000D Cordura. This offers an edge in durability ensuring lasting use. As a bonus, its laptop compartment easily accommodates a 15-inch laptop, while contributing to an overall impressive storage capacity of 22 litres. As one reviewer profoundly put it: "Overall, it’s a solid pack that values function above all else. And all of the customizability options are incredible."

That said, the STM Dux Backpack holds its own. The bag dimensions read 24.1 inches tall, 33 inches wide, and 50.8 inches deep. Although slightly weightier at 1.78 pounds, this pack offers a larger serving of space—30 litres of capacity. Composed of 500D x 750D Polyester, it exhibits the toughness necessary for consistent use and features a comparably robust laptop compartment suitable for a 15-inch laptop. Although compatible with only 47% of airlines, its saving grace lies in providing added convenience through multiple access points to the main compartment.

While the Rainmaker delights the minimalists, the STM Dux Backpack is here for the organiser. This pack offers an abundance of storage compartments while ensuring holistic protection for your laptop. Customers praise its comfortable harness system and overall padding, ensuring user comfort and product safety upon sudden drops. A reviewer commented: "This is one of the best value bags on the market, hands down – and this opinion comes from testing a wide range of bags and traveling/living out of backpacks for months at a time over years." Here's a quick compilation for a side by side sum up: