Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. STM Dux Backpack

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 N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 4
side Passport Y
N Passthrough
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N 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 fit39%
Price$250

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and STM Dux Backpack

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 114 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the STM Dux Backpack.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

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: