Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck
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 | Kifaru Urban Ruck |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 500 Denier CorduraLined with 400 D packcloth |
Kifaru Urban Ruck
| Capacity | 22.9 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $231 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Kifaru Urban Ruck
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top flap on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 9 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
When it comes to versatility and function, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker by Greenroom136 stands tall. It's not just a bag. It's a portable, customizable workstation compatible with just about every airline. With dimensions at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, it offers substantial space within its 22-liter capacity. The design offers ample space for a 15-inch laptop along with multiple organizational features that trump chaos. The 1000D Cordura exterior champions durability and water resistance, setting you up for success in any weather or terrain. You get functionality, customizability, and protection rolled into an impressive 1.7-pound package.
On the other hand, you have the Kifaru Urban Ruck by Kifaru International. Taller by six inches, slightly wider by an inch, and shallower by four inches compared to its competitor, the Urban Ruck is a sleek, stylish travel companion that weighs only 0.8 pounds. Its compatibility spans over 99% of airlines and within its 22.9-liter capacity, you’ll find flexible 'chamber sliders' for enhanced organization. Unlike the Rainmaker, the Urban Ruck does not include a laptop compartment. However, the robust 500 Denier Cordura exterior lined with 400D packcloth and the exceptionally light weight make it a reliable pack for versatile use.
- Greenroom136 Rainmaker is taller. Kifaru Urban Ruck is more lightweight.
- Rainmaker offers more depth. Urban Ruck provides marginally more capacity.
- Rainmaker features a 15-inch laptop compartment. Urban Ruck does not.
- Rainmaker boasts a 1000D Cordura exterior; Urban Ruck uses 500 Denier Cordura lined with 400D packcloth.
- Rainmaker is compatible with 100% airlines; Urban Ruck with 99%.
- Rainmaker's reviewers highlight its functionality, customizability, and value.
- Urban Ruck's reviewers appreciate its high-quality building materials, stretchable water bottle pockets, and flexible 'chamber sliders' for organization.
The choice is reminiscent of facing an age-old conundrum: function or style? The Greenroom136 Rainmaker pleads the case for the former with its laptop compartment and greater depth. For those with an eye for aesthetics, the edge might tilt towards the Kifaru Urban Ruck's lighter weight and sleek form. Yet, as the one reviewer quite rightly said, "this opinion comes from testing a wide range of bags and traveling/living out of backpacks for months at a time over years". Don't just take our word for it: try them out and see which one suits you best in your unique journey.