Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Boundary Supply Prima
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Greenroom136 Rainmaker | Feature | Boundary Supply Prima |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| N | Hip Belt | R |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 17 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 500D Kodra NylonYKK StormGuard |
Boundary Supply Prima
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $240 |
For travelers and daily commuters, a great backpack is essential. Enter our contenders: the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Boundary Supply Prima. Both stellar options, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker stands a bit shorter and narrower but boasts deeper dimensions (40x28x21 inches) compared to the Prima’s height and width advantage (53x31x18 inches). The Rainmaker is also a tad heftier at 1.7 pounds compared to the featherweight Prima, but edges out on airline compatibility, scoring a full 100% to Prima's 80%.
Aesthetics aside, both give serious thought to organization and durability. The Rainmaker is a workhorse, crafted with 1000D Cordura and accommodating a tidy 15-inch laptop in its dedicated compartment. The Prima, on the other hand, is made of 500D Kodra NylonYKK StormGuard for an added layer of weather resistance, offering a slightly heftier capacity at 25 liters and a laptop compartment roomy enough for a 17-inch beast.
- Size: Prima > Rainmaker
- Weight: Prima < Rainmaker
- Airline compatibility: Prima < Rainmaker
- Material: Prima > Rainmaker (weather resistance)
- Laptop compartment: Prima > Rainmaker
- Capacity: Prima > Rainmaker
Reviewers praise both for design and functionality. The Rainmaker shines in its commitment to function and customization while the Prima is heralded as a value for money and versatile, particularly for photographers and those living out of their backpacks. Both backpacks receive accolades for their organizational features - wherever you're headed, your gear is sorted and easy to access.
Considering their pros and cons, the final call depends on the user’s unique needs. If customization, airline friendliness, and water-resistant ruggedness are top of your list, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker won’t disappoint. However, if you need more space, an ultra-light option, and advanced weather protection, the Boundary Supply Prima could be your perfect travel partner. Whatever your choice, rest easy knowing you’re getting a robust, thoughtfully designed pack that’s been tested and approved by the road warriors who came before you.