Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

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 removable
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 0
side Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop N
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 0-denier 100% nylon ripstop

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

by Patagonia
Front facing view of the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
Capacity55 L
Weight1.28 kg
Dimensions67×32×20 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$219

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 185 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L.

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 Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

On first glance, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L are both robust backpacks designed for an adventurous lifestyle. Yet, their construction and specs craft them into two distinct beasts. The Rainmaker, with its 1000D Cordura make-up, positions itself as a durable travel pack. At 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, it's a reliable carry-on compatible with 100% of airlines. It also comes with a laptop compartment fitting a 15-inch laptop.

As stated by several reviewers, the Rainmaker offers incredible customizability, making it a versatile option. With every nook and corner designed for usability and practicality. With compactness being the Rainmaker's major asset, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L focuses on volume. Staying true to its name, it packs a whopping 55 liters of capacity, despite its relatively light weight of 1.28 pounds. However, with its impressive size, it also makes it less compatible, fitting in only 18% of airlines.

Let's summarize the differences:

Now, the Ascensionist's most notable feature is its recycled nylon ripstop material. This makes it sustainable and light at the same time. It doesn't possess a laptop compartment, rendering it a less work-friendly option. Nevertheless, with its high load-bearing capacity, it makes one hell of a travel bag.

In conclusion, both backpacks are robust and catering to different backpacking needs. The Rainmaker is your ubiquitous work-cum-travel bag with its laptop compartment and maximum airline compatibility. In contrast, the Ascensionist is a heavyweight champ made for prolonged adventures. The bottom line? You'd pick the Rainmaker for wanderlust-filled workaholics and the Ascensionist for hardcore enthusiasts seeking eco-friendly options. Choose your pack according to your affinity and requirement.