Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
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 | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 100% Polyester cationic |
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Rain cover: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 32 accept both. 155 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
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 France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, 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, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, 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, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, 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, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Starting off, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker brings a distinct appeal with its solid and focused design. This beast of a backpack is quite tall, standing at 40 inches, making it taller than its competitor, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500. The Rainmaker, however, is slimmer with less width. On the material front, it boasts a sturdy 1000D Cordura fabric lending it a water-resistant quality. An impressive feature of the Rainmaker is its customizable design which reviewers have praised. The pack is praised as "a solid pack that values function above all else" and the organization it offers helps you keep your belongings in place. The Rainmaker is also lighter, weighing 1.7 pounds, and is compatible with all airlines. Among its other strengths, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker has a laptop department that can host a 15-inch laptop.
On the flip side, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 packs a punch with its larger storage capacity. Sporting a solid 30 liters of storage, it outpaces the Rainmaker that has 22 liters. The Decathlon backpack is wider yet shorter, providing a different design aesthetic altogether. It is made from 100% Polyester cationic and weighs just 1 pound, making it a lighter counterpart. However, one notable downside is that the backpack doesn't have a dedicated laptop compartment. This backpack is compatible with 89% of airlines, falling a tad short of its competitor.
Clearly, each backpack brings its strengths to the table.
Here is a short comparison that summarises the differences:
- The Rainmaker is taller, while Decathlon backpack is wider.
- Rainmaker is made from 1000D Cordura, while the Decathlon backpack is made from 100% Polyester cationic.
- Rainmaker is heavier at 1.7 pounds, while the Decathlon backpack is lighter, weighing 1 pound.
- Rainmaker comes with a 15-inch laptop compartment while the Decathlon backpack has no laptop compartment.
- Rainmaker is compatible with 100% of airlines, whereas the Decathlon backpack is compatible with 89% of airlines.
- Rainmaker has a smaller capacity of 22 liters, while the Decathlon backpack has a larger capacity of 30 liters.
In terms of consumer opinion, the Rainmaker has been applauded by reviewers for being "one of the best value bags on the market". This bag is sturdy, and the water-resistant exterior is another plus. The Rainmaker is considered great to buy chiefly because it is versatile and offers a lot of customizability options. Buying a Greenroom136 Rainmaker means you're not compromising on functionality, style, and durability.
Every traveler has distinct needs and preferences, and each of these backpacks can offer great advantages depending on those needs. When it comes to choosing between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500, the choice ultimately falls to the individual preferences of the buyer.