Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
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 | Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $180 |
Comparing the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21, we've got some solid options. You can feel the hardy spirit of these bags in your hands, and they promise to fulfill their mission of carrying your gear with strong resolve. The Rainmaker has the taller stature at 40 inches and a solid build with 1000D Cordura, traditional yet rugged. It's a fair herritage to the brand’s commitment to function. The thing can fit a 15-inch laptop too, no trouble there. Weighing around 1.7 pounds, it brings home the bacon with a capacity of 22 liters.
Looking over at the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21, it stands a bit shorter at 13 inches. But wingspan mimics the Rainmaker's width of 28 inches and ends up being the broader of the two bags with a depth of 44 inches. It's lighter in comparison at 0.96 pounds and built with a mix of 65% polyester, 35% cotton in the G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco line. Committed to environmental consciousness, Fjallraven didn't curb functionality for it, providing a dependable 20 liters of space and a snug space for your 15-inch laptop.
Notable differences:
- Rainmaker is taller but narrower while the Rucksacks is shorter but has a broader depth.
- Rainmaker weighs more (1.7 lbs) to Rucksack's lightweight design (0.96 lbs).
- Rucksack provides a nod to sustainability with its choice of materials.
- Rainmaker offers more capacity at 22 liters, while Rucksack offers 20 liters.
- The Rainmaker accommodates travelers better being compatible with 100% of airlines versus the Rucksack's 84%.
Given the options, you've got to hand it over to the Rainmaker. If basic function at the right price is your game, this pack plays it well. Reviewers across the board cheer for its customizability options that make it a sturdy, sensible choice. The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 is no folk tale either. Its design radiates timeless class and versatility, turning heads in any environment. Pockets that keep things tidy, and if comfort is your song, Fjallraven strikes the right cords. But, remember, the comfort comes at the cost of airline compatibility, if your travels take you high in the sky.