Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Jansport Odyssey
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 Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon |
Jansport Odyssey
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Jansport Odyssey
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 5 on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2, side on the Jansport Odyssey.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Odyssey.
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 Jansport Odyssey are two well-designed carry on backpacks that offer noteworthy features for travel enthusiasts. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker, standing 40 inches tall and constructed from 1000D Cordura, pops its chest with its ability to sit confidently with airlines 100%. Designed with high functionality, this backpack values comfort and utility to cater for your travel needs. It carries a commendable 22 litres, and your 15-inch laptop will find a cozy compartment to rest in. Users find the pack's range of customization options to be splendidly fitting for diverse needs.
On the other side, the Jansport Odyssey holds its fort with dimension boldly standing at 31 inches tall. This colossus hands you an ample capacity of 39 litres and is woven from a strong material combination of 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, and 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon. Despite its alluring size, it only mixes well with 19% of airlines. However, its spacious compartments, including one for a 15-inch laptop, accompanied by a lifetime warranty significantly lifts its profile.
List of comparison
- Dimensions: The Greenroom136 Rainmaker [40 x 28 x 21] inches vs the Jansport Odyssey [31 x 35 x 50] inches
- Capacity: Greenroom136 Rainmaker - 22 litres vs Jansport Odyssey - 39 litres
- Fabric: Rainmaker - 1000D Cordura vs Odyssey - 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon
- Compatibility with airlines: Rainmaker - 100% vs Odyssey - 19%
- Weight: Rainmaker - 1.7 pounds vs Odyssey - 1.3 pounds
- Review Quotes:
- Greenroom136 Rainmaker - "Overall, it’s a solid pack that values function above all else. And all of the customizability options are incredible."
- Jansport Odyssey - "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."
To wrap it up, each bag has its unique points to argue. With the Rainmaker, you are getting a versatile, customizable travel partner that guarantees your comfort and organizes your stuff neatly, with a resilient water-resistant feature to boot. On the other hand, the Jansport Odyssey is a spacious, organized and comfortable backpack, warranting a lifetime. It's affordable, and its ergonomic S-Curve shoulder straps introduce you to an element of elongated comfort. Both stand on their own merits, and the choice falls squarely on what your travel priorities are.