Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L

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

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

by Greenroom
Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×20 cm
Airline fit99%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Storage
4 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
side Passport front
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon

Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L

by Cotopaxi
Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L
Capacity42 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions56×36×27 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$250

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L

Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 183 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.

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 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.

Between Greenroom136's Rainmaker and Cotopaxi's Allpa Travel Pack 42L, these are two backpacks poised for long-term travel. The Rainmaker stakes its claim with a utilitarian design, made of 1000D Cordura and equipped for any airline carry-on. Pack what you need, it'll take the hit—stylishly rugged and individualistic. Function over fashion, they say; not without the latter, though, at least for those discerning eyes.

The Allpa Travel Pack, on the other hand, stands proud with its ehanced volume—for those needing a touch more room or longer hauls. Its TPU-coated polyester shell is sturdy, and the signature Cotopaxi aesthetic isn't displaced. Whimsical yet robust, the Allpa is designed to endure and to impress.

The user consensus mirrors these design philosophies and varies accordingly. Reviewers acknowledge the Rainmaker's customisability and durability, apt for everyday carry or staged jet-settings. Similarly, the Allpa Travel Pack earns its stripes with its functional organisation, versatile and comfortable harness system, and stowable straps—not to mention the included rain cover. It's tailored for more substantial itineraries but doesn’t shy away from shorter trips.

Should you hesitate between the two, consider your travel habits. The Greenroom136 Rainmaker meets the needs of minimalistic trekkers or urban cartographers. If packing larger loads or planning extended trips sounds like your forte, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L could be your ticket to more comfortable, streamlined travels. But remember, both have their merits, and neither will let you down. Choose wisely and travel light—or heavy, as the case might be.