Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

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

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

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

Feature by feature

Greenroom136 RainmakerFeaturePatagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Storage
4 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 4
side Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
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 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish

Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

Front facing view of the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions48×30×17 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$129

Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. 12 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.

Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?

The Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L carries 8L more than the Greenroom136 Rainmaker (22L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the better call.