Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
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 | Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining |
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $340 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 5 on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 102 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Diving right into it, we've got two top-notch backpacks on our hands. Firstly, there's the Greenroom136 Rainmaker crafted by Greenroom136. It exudes a sturdy look standing at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. Then, we have the grandiose Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45L by Tom Bihn, with a show-stopping size of 56 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 24 inches deep.
The Rainmaker is slightly bulkier weighing in at 1.7 pounds while Aeronaut 45L is lighter at 1.4 pounds. Size and weight aside, the Rainmaker is quite a dexterous pack with a capacity of 22 liters and more importantly, its compatibility with 100% of airlines is noteworthy. On the other hand, the Aeronaut 45L can carry twice as much as the Rainmaker in its 45 liters capacity but sits at 92% airline compatibility.
Let's summarize for an easy comparison:
- Size: The Aeronaut 45L is much larger, the Rainmaker is more compact.
- Weight: The Rainmaker is 0.3 pounds heavier than the Aeronaut 45L.
- Capacity: The Aeronaut 45L has better packing space.
- Airline Compatibility: The Rainmaker is compatible with all airlines, while the Aeronaut 45L isn't.
- Material: The Rainmaker is made of 1000D Cordura while the Aeronaut 45L uses 1050 denier ballistic nylon.
- Laptop Compartment: The Rainmaker can hold a 15 inch laptop; the Aeronaut 45L doesn't have a laptop compartment.
Now, turning to reviews, many users praised the Rainmaker for its "solid pack that values function above all else" and for being a "handmade EDC pack that can carry your laptop and iPad without worry." The Aeronaut 45L was also hailed for its "massive capacity, excellent build quality," and being "more durable, workhorse that boasts versatility."
The Rainmaker has an edge with water-resistant exterior and its organization system, but the bags' value points, like the Aeronaut 45L's superior capacity and excellent material quality, can't be overlooked. There's no doubt - either pick will be a reliable travel companion.