Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×21 cm
Airline fit100%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Greenroom136 RainmakerFeatureHEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
Storage
S Compression S
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 1
side Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
S Backpack S
N Hip Belt R
S Sternum Strap R
Inside
15 Laptop 15
3 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
0 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D CorduraDYECOSHELL Main Fabric, 800D x 660D Nylon PU, 300D x 150D Polyester Lining

HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28

Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
Capacity28 L
Weight1.45 kg
Dimensions50×32×19 cm
Airline fit81%
Price$260

Getting down to the nitty-gritty of carry-on backpacks, there's a salient difference between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker by Greenroom136 and the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 by HEIMPLANET. The former feels like a tortoise carrying a solid, dependable, and organized home; the latter is an armadillo covering your necessities with style and flexibility.

The Rainmaker measures 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, a beast of a pack coming at 1.7 pounds. It gives you 22 liters of capacity, stuffed inside a shell of 1000D Cordura. This backpack is the epitome of function over flair, ready for whatever you throw in it. Its 100% airline compatibility gives it an edge, forwards and backwards, ideal for global trotters with a routine to stick to. A distinct advantage of the Rainmaker is its customizability, flexibility meeting function in a remarkable way.

The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28, on the other flipper, is flatter and wider. This pack is lighter at 1.45 pounds, yet it gives you a couple of extra liters to fill, bringing its capacity to 28 liters. It's made of DYECOSHELL Main Fabric, 800D x 660D Nylon PU, 300D x 150D Polyester Lining, versatile enough for any journey. Although it is not as widely accepted by airlines, there's a charm to its dynamism and adaptability. Despite the lower volume, the additional space in the HEIMPLANET remains liter-independent which implies a non-compromising main compartment space.

Both backpacks offer a 15-inch laptop compartment, making them great for digital nomads and others who prefer to carry their tech close. In conclusion, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker's durability and customizable features make it an excellent choice for those in need of sturdy, functional gear. But if aesthetics and packing extra are what you're after, the sleek HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 may tempt you more. In any case, these two backpacks value function over anything else and promise to be trusty sidekicks on your next adventure. Whether you're a dedicated globetrotter or an urban wanderer, either pack can hold its own.