Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Topo Travel Bag 40L
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 | Topo Travel Bag 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Topo Travel Bag 40L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 4 on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2, side on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
Both have: laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 31 accept both. 156 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
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, Copa Airlines, 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, Spirit Airlines, 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.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Topo Travel Bag 40L are two solid contenders in the realm of travel backpacks. Both have a reputation for being high-quality, reliable, and highly functional. Yet, they each boast distinct features and characteristics that sets them apart. Among these features are their size, weight, compatibility with airlines, and material make up which contribute to the overall experience of their users.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker, true to its name, provides a robust amount of storage at 22 litres, in a sturdy water-resistant exterior made of 1000D Cordura. Despite its capacity, it maintains a relatively sleek profile at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. What sets it apart is its light weight of 1.7 pounds, making it a versatile backpack that can effortlessly fit in 100% of airline carry on restrictions. Furthermore, the Rainmaker is especially prized for its customizability options and its laptop compartment that snugly fits a 15-inch laptop.
- Size: Rainmaker (40x28x21), Topo (56x36x18)
- Weight: Both weigh 1.7 pounds
- Capacity: Rainmaker (22L), Topo (40L)
- Airline Compatibility: Rainmaker (100%), Topo (97%)
- Material: Rainmaker (1000D Cordura), Topo (Multiple nylon types)
- Laptop capacity: Rainmaker (15 inches), Topo (14 inches)
Contrastingly, the Topo Travel Bag 40L offers a larger capacity of 40 liters within a slightly larger frame of 56 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 18 inches deep. Despite the larger size, it matches the Rainmaker in weight, also weighing 1.7 pounds. It is compatible with 97% of airlines' carry on requirements. The Topo bag gets its durability from a combination of 1000D and 400D nylon, 210D nylon pack cloth liner, and even 1680D ballistic nylon on some colors of the bag. Topo also keeps your tech gadget in mind with a smaller yet practical 14-inch laptop compartment.
Both the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Topo Travel Bag 40L have their honours. For the Rainmaker, being versatile with excellent customizability and a water-resistant exterior, is a prized feature. Meanwhile, the Topo travel bag impresses with its lightweight yet sturdy construction, easy clamshell opening, and the 'Three ways to carry' design. Further, the Topo bag even offers an exterior attachment option for smaller Topo bags, showcasing its flexibility. Reviewers find both to be among the best value bags on the market and highly durable.
In the end, both the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Topo Travel Bag 40L stand out for their unique features and high-quality build, making them great options for the discerning traveller or digital nomad.