Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Greenroom136 Rainmaker | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 17 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn and Water Repellent Finish, 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $279 |
What we have here are two standout carry on backpacks: the Greenroom136 Rainmaker by Greenroom136 and the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 by Evergoods. You can tell right off the bat these are not your run-of-the-mill backpacks. They’re specialized gear, built for adventure and travel, each with their own unique strengths.
The Rainmaker stands tall at 40 inches with a generous width of 28 inches and a 21-inch depth. It’s a hefty piece of equipment without being cumbersome, weighing in at 1.7 pounds. It can carry a lot too - 22 liters of capacity with the ability to accommodate a 15-inch laptop. The toughness of the 1000D Cordura fabric used in its construction is something to marvel at. One reviewer put it pretty succinctly, "Overall, it’s a solid pack that values function above all else. And all of the customizability options are incredible.”
Comparing the two backpacks:
- The Rainmaker is taller, but the Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 has more depth.
- The Civic Panel Loader V2 is slightly lighter.
- The Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 can carry more (28 liters versus the Rainmaker’s 22 liters).
- The Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 fits a larger laptop (17 inches vs 15 inches).
- The Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 uses layered nylon fabric for construction while the Rainmaker utilizes 1000D Cordura.
The Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 certainly holds its own. Smaller at 31 inches tall and 21 inches wide, it’s surprisingly deep at 49 inches. It's a featherlight 1.6 pounds with an impressive 28 liters of carry capacity. It can also handle a larger laptop than the Rainmaker, up to 17 inches. Its construction from 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn, Water Repellent Finish, and a 420d HT nylon with PU coating exterior gives it an undeniable ruggedness. One user had this to say, "The Evergoods CPL 24 v2 is everything it promised to be: a great update on a great pack. The versatility and option to use the laptop pocket for a hydration bladder is excellent... The material is durable and weatherproof..."
In the end, your decision might boil down to this: the Rainmaker seems to shine when it comes to customizability and ruggedness, while the Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 impresses with its well-thought-out design and flexibility. Both of them are definitely worth their weight in airplane tickets.