Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Exped Verglas 40
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 | Exped Verglas 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Exped Verglas 40
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top flap on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Exped Verglas 40.
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. 3 accept both. 184 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, 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, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, 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, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, 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, Korean Air, 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, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Diving right into it, both the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Exped Verglas 40 are top-tier carry-on backpacks, expertly crafted using durable materials. The Rainmaker, roughly 40 inches tall, 28 wide, and 21 deep, is a heftier, more sturdy option in comparison to the Exped Verglas 40 which stands at 26 inches tall, and has a breadth and depth of 32 and 63 inches respectively. Whereas the Rainmaker prides itself on its robust 1000D Cordura build, the Verglas 40 steals the show with its 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, boasting a water column of 2'500 mm.
Here's a brief summary to help compare the two:
- Dimensions: Rainmaker - 40x28x21 inches, Verglas 40 - 26x32x63.
- Weight: Rainmaker - 1.7 pounds, Verglas 40 - 1.14 pounds.
- Capacity: Rainmaker - 22 liters, Verglas 40 - 40 liters.
- Airline compatibility: Rainmaker - 100%, Verglas - 19%.
- Material: Rainmaker - 1000D Cordura, Verglas 40 - 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU.
- Laptop compartment: Rainmaker - 15 inches, Verglas 40 - 0 inches.
Delving into the specifics, the Rainmaker ensures a light, endeared experience with its laptop compartment designed specifically for a 15-inch model, while the Verglas 40 doesn't provide the same. Harnessing a high compatibility level with airlines, rated at 100%, the Rainmaker is a consummate travel companion. Contrastingly, the Exped Verglas 40 concedes in this particular niche with only a 19% compatibility.
A clear-cut winner in features and value, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker offers unmatched customization options, a robust, water-resistant exterior, and a wealth of organization capabilities to keep your items neatly arranged. A reviewer praised it by claiming, "Overall, the Rainmaker by Greenroom136 is the complete package...and Ipad without worry." On the flip side, the Exped Verglas 40 is a sturdy, lightweight alternative. It's weather-proof, ideal for outdoor activities, and grants easy access to the main compartment, along with numerous attachment points for outdoor gear. A removable hip belt also comes as a bonus, featuring pockets for small items. It's this straightforward practicality that justifies the faith of its faithful clientele. Despite these significant differences, both bags offer critical value to their potential owners, largely depending on personal preferences and individual usage requirements.