Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack

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 Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 4
side Passport N
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura100% Polyester

Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack

by Amazon
Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
Capacity40 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions54×39×21 cm
Airline fit41%
Price$42

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack

Both have: water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 110 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

When it comes to the world of carry-on backpacks, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack make interesting points of comparison. They're pretty equivalent in weight, both tipping at 1.7 pounds. Yet, where they start to differentiate is size and capacity. The Rainmaker stands 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, 21 inches deep and holds a reasonable 22 liters. Amazon's offering, on the other hand, measures a modest 21 inches high, a whopping 54 inches wide and 39 inches deep, with almost double the capacity at 40 liters.

The construction of these bags takes a different turn as well with the Rainmaker using 1000D Cordura, known for its durability and resistance to abrasions, tears, and scuffs. On the other hand, the Amazon Basics bag employs 100% Polyester, a commonly used synthetic fiber that provides some durability but may not be as robust as Cordura.

In bullet form, here's how they stack against each other:

Reviewers have largely praised the Rainmaker for its incredible customizability, sturdy, water-resistant build, and ample organization spaces, all of which contribute to its great perceived value for money. Amazon's bag was not far behind, resonating well with its audience for being surprisingly affordable, having an efficient clamshell design and a practical and ample organizational front compartment.

Ultimately, choosing between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack boils down to personal needs and preferences. If durability, versatility, and organizational capacity are top priority, you'd be hard-pressed to find a superior option than the Rainmaker. Conversely, if you're prioritizing value for money, easy packing & unpacking plus sizable storage, the Amazon Basics bag would cater to that aptly.