Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
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 | Patagonia 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 Cordura | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2, side on the 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.