Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Deuter Freerider 30
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 | Deuter Freerider 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Freerider 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Deuter Freerider 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Freerider 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 99 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30.
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, China Eastern, 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.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Deuter Freerider 30 are both notable in the realm of carry-on backpacks, each with their own distinct features and specifications. The Rainmaker is formidable, both in size and function. Standing at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, it certainly offers a substantial amount of storage. The Rainmaker is crafted from robust 1000D Cordura, promising a sturdy and water-resistant exterior. It's particularly impressive is the allowance for customizability, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs.
Bearing a comparable reputation, the Deuter Freerider 30 holds its own. This backpack measures smaller than the Rainmaker, at 18 inches tall, 34 inches wide, and 54 inches deep. However, don't be fooled by its compact size, as it offers a generous 30 liters of capacity, exceeding the Rainmaker's 22 liters. It's also worth noting its unique and resistant material composition, made of 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop and 210D PA Ripstop.
Differences in specifications:
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is taller but narrower and shallower than the Deuter Freerider 30.
- The Rainmaker is heavier by 0.7 pounds, with the Freerider being a pound lighter.
- While the Rainmaker offers a 15-inch laptop compartment, the Freerider lacks this feature.
- The Rainmaker is crafted from sturdy 1000D Cordura, while the Freerider is made from 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop.
- Although the Rainmaker has a lesser capacity, it is compatible with 100% of airlines as opposed to the Freerider's compatibility with 79% of airlines.
Consideration of these carry-on backpacks ultimately boils down to one's personal preference and requirements. The Rainmaker proves its value in customizability and durability, as summarized in various reviewer elaborations. It however falls short in the backpack capacity when compared to the Freerider. Yet, it makes up for it by being airline-friendly. The Deuter Freerider 30 shines in capacity and provides resilient materials. Its lack of laptop compartment, however, may be a dealbreaker for some. Both packs retain value and efficiency in their own ways.