Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Deuter Ypsilon
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 Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Deuter Ypsilon
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Rain cover: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 79 accept both. 108 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Let's do a head-to-head of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and the Deuter Ypsilon, two carry-on backpacks that have caught the eyes of many. The Rainmaker, standing at 40 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep, holds slightly less stuff than its contender. With a 22-liter capacity, it may seem a smaller option compared to the Ypsilon which offers a more spacious 28 liters. But let's remember the art of travel efficiency and consider how much stuff one truly needs to cram in that bag.
In spite of its bigger size, the Ypsilon, at 24 inches tall, 29 inches wide, and 45 inches deep, is a considerably lighter companion, weighing just 1.2 pounds compared to the solid 1.7 pounds of the Rainmaker. If your shoulders are no fans of unnecessary pressure, this might be the deciding factor. Reflecting on the durability and material, the Rainmaker is constructed from 1000D Cordura, while the Ypsilon trends utilitarian with its PES 600 Coat, 600D PES building blocks.
- Size: Rainmaker - 40”x28”x21” vs Ypsilon - 24”x29”x45”
- Weight: Rainmaker - 1.7 lbs vs Ypsilon - 1.2 lbs
- Capacity: Rainmaker - 22L vs Ypsilon - 28L
- Material: Rainmaker - 1000D Cordura vs Ypsilon - PES 600 Coat, 600D PES
- Laptop Compartment: Rainmaker - fits 15" laptop vs Ypsilon - No laptop compartment
- Airline Compatibility: Rainmaker - 100% vs Ypsilon - 50%
Despite the Ypsilon’s potential as an efficient travel companion, one weak spot is the lack of a laptop compartment. The Rainmaker, however, can accommodate a 15-inch laptop. It's clear that between the two, the Rainmaker seems to offer more practicality to the digital nomad or the work-trip warrior. This might be worth the trade-off against its extra half-a-pound weight.
To sum up, both backpacks have their strong suits and weak areas, but the final call boils down to individual need and preference. For the lightweight traveler, the Deuter Ypsilon shines with its generous space and featherlight weight. Meanwhile, for the tech-savvy traveler, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker may prove the better partner with its laptop compartment and organizational prowess, convincingly earning its title as one of the best value bags on the market. Besides, isn't its solid, water-resistant exterior and range of customizability options worth those extra ounces? You decide.