Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
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 | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 185 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
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, Island 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.
When it comes to choosing a suitable carry-on backpack for your traveling adventures, the choice can often come down to a comparison of two quality options. One such comparison might be the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L. The Rainmaker, a product of Greenroom136, strikes an imposing figure at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide and 21 inches deep. It weighs in at around 1.7 lbs and offers 22 liters worth of packing space. On the other hand, The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack, with it's respectable dimensions of 29 inches by 34 inches by 66 inches, has an extensive carrying capacity of 48 liters, yet only weighs slightly lighter at 1.65 lbs.
The distinct differences of these two backpacks include:
- Dimensions: Rainmaker (40" x 28" x 21") versus Lithehaul (29" x 34" x 66")
- Weight: 1.7lbs (Rainmaker) versus 1.65 lbs (Litehaul)
- Capacity: 22 liters (Rainmaker) versus 48 liters (Litehaul)
- Material: 1000D Cordura (Rainmaker) versus 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester (Litehaul)
- Laptop Compatibility: 15 inches (Rainmaker) versus 17 inches (Litehaul)
- Airline Compatibility: 100% airlines (Rainmaker) versus 18% airlines (Litehaul)
Both models boast impressive features. The Rainmaker's rugged exterior of 1000D Cordura coupled with a laptop compartment designed to snugly fit a 15-inch electronics speaks of a backpack that values function above all else. As a reviewer lauded, the Rainmaker is the complete package for anyone looking for a sturdy, water-resistant, and highly customizable backpack that guarantees superb organization of your gear.
Comparable to Greenroom136's Rainmaker, Kathmandu's Litehaul Pack is both highly durable yet lightweight for its size and capacity. Compatible with the Litehaul Plus 1 and possessing a sleek, minimal aesthetic, this backpack suits almost any activity or setting. The backpack's RFID POD offers valuable protection against modern digital thieves. Another standout feature, as praised by reviewers, is the genuinely comfortable and stowable straps, making the backpack easier to store in tight spaces.
Whether you value a sleek design that fits in any setting like the Litehaul Pack, or you prefer the sturdy, customizable design of the Rainmaker, both backpacks offer distinct advantages and unique features that make them a compelling choice for the contemporary traveler.