Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
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 | Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
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 Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
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.
Introducing the Greenroom136 Rainmaker. This backpack is a tough, meticulously crafted piece of equipment known for its functional design and versatility. It’s a literal workhorse, impeccably fashioned from 1000D Cordura and ready to withstand just about anything you throw its way. It stands tall at 40 inches, spans a width of 28 inches, and delves 21 inches deep to comfortably house your gear—and then some. And the best part? At just 1.7 pounds, it’s a breeze to heft around without compromising on space. Take that along with a 22-liter capacity, and you have a bag fully equipped to sort out your everyday carry, without a hitch. Did I mention it’s airline compatible across the board? That's convenient.
On the other hand, we have the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley. This monster of a pack trumps in the size department, coming in at 37 inches tall, a whopping 70 inches deep, and a respectable 30 inches in terms of width. Don't plan on taking a stash of rocks: this beast tips the scales at 3.12 pounds. However, all that size translates into a cavernous 50-liter capacity that quite frankly laughs at the idea of space crunch. Fashioned out of a 100% polyester and nylon blend, durability’s a given. And while it might not play nice with all airlines, for those it does, you’re bound to be noticed.
Comparison Points:
- Greenroom136 Rainmaker is 3 inches taller, however, the Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley is 3 inches wider and dwarfs the Rainmaker by a drastic 49 inches of depth.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker weighs around 1.5 pounds less than the Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley.
- The Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley offers over twice the capacity of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is widely airline compatible, while the Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley is more selective.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is made from durable 1000D Cordura, while, the Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley sports 100% polyester and nylon.
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker can take a laptop up to 15 inches, whereas the Kathmandu Hybrid Trolley isn’t for the techies.
Clearly, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley cater to different folk. The Rainmaker proves to be a potent, sleek, and practical backpack for the modern nomad. It offers surprising weight-to-space ratios, is airline friendly, and the low-key toughness of 1000D Cordura is not to be underestimated. For the tech-conscious urban dweller, the 15-inch laptop compatibility throws in a touch of convenience.
Meanwhile, the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley appeals to the vagabonds and rovers. Space, durability, versatility—it brings it all in spades. It can double as a trolley bag, a carry-on duffle bag, or as a traditional backpack. True, it may not be tech-friendly, but its other redeeming traits make it worth it.