Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack
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 | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 100% Recycled Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Kathmandu Parker Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 110 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
When it comes to durability and versatility, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker pulls ahead. Constructed completely of 1000D Cordura, this robust carry-on is built to withstand the rigors of your various excursions. Weighing 1.7 pounds, with a height of 40 inches, width of 28 inches, and depth of 21 inches, its structure manages to house a capacity of 22 liters. Yet compact enough to be deemed compatible with 100% of airlines. A sturdy and water-resistant exterior shields a comprehensive organization system and a laptop compartment lauded for managing up to a 15-inch laptop. As a reviewer noted, "Overall, it’s a solid pack that values function above all else... This is one of the best value bags on the market..."
The Kathmandu Parker Pack, meanwhile, is a nod to both lightness and spaciousness. Fabricated 100% out of Recycled Polyester, this eco-friendly option weighs a mere 0.89 pounds, but commands a generous capacity of 28 liters. It extends 24 inches in height, 29 inches in width, and a considerable 50 inches in depth. 49% of airlines find this backpack an acceptable carry-on. The Parker features outstanding functional organization along with external webbing straps that can attach outdoor gear or everyday items. It provides a laptop compartment capable of accommodating a 17-inch laptop.
- Greenroom136 Rainmaker: 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 22 liters capacity, 1.7 pounds weight.
- Kathmandu Parker Pack: 24 inches tall, 29 inches wide, 50 inches deep, 28 liters capacity, 0.89 pounds weight.
- Rainmaker’s laptop compartment fits up to 15-inch laptop, Parker’s accommodates 17-inch.
- Rainmaker made of 1000D Cordura, Parker built from 100% Recycled Polyester
- Rainmaker compatible with all airlines, Parker with 49% of airlines.
Customizability is central to the Greenroom136 Rainmaker's charm. Buyers will value the ability to tailor its features according to need. The necessity of a reliable, compact, and intricately organized carrier is satisfied by this backpack's design. Its sturdy and water-resistant exterior offers necessary protection, while compartments inside keep belongings in order.
If eco-friendly materials hold sway in your considerations, the Kathmandu Parker Pack emerges as the clear choice. It's not just the environment that benefits from your choice; the pack's spaciousness, light weight, and functional organization are beneficial to the user. The external webbing straps make it functional in cityscape or nature alike, inviting you to attach gear or tools. With either choice, you'll walk away with a backpack that offers value and meets multiple carrying needs.