Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. BURN 38L
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 | BURN 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
BURN 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and BURN 38L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the BURN 38L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Rolltop on the BURN 38L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the BURN 38L.
- Hip belt: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Yes on the BURN 38L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the BURN 38L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the BURN 38L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the BURN 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 2 on the BURN 38L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 162 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the BURN 38L.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, 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, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, 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, 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, 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, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker stands tall with its solid structure and quality. Measuring 40 inches in height, with a width of 28 inches and a depth of 21 inches, it offers an ample capacity of 22 liters–plenty enough for moderate load carry needs. It weighs a comfortable 1.7 pounds and happily flaunts its cooperation with 100% of airlines. The material it's made of, 1000D Cordura, guarantees its durability and sturdiness. And what puts the cherry on top is its dedicated laptop compartment that can hold a 15-inch laptop, making it almost a rolling office.
Now, contrast this with the BURN 38L by Mountain Laurel Designs. It's seemingly smaller at 15 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 70 inches deep, but don't let the size fool you–it provides a larger holding capacity at 38 liters. However, with airline compatibility taking a dive to just 30%, mobility might be more limited for this featherweight contestant, with its 0.45-pound weight. The DX 210d Ripstop fabric, though, touts resilience and longevity. But a laptop compartment is sadly lacking.
Comparison bullet points:
- The Greenroom136 Rainmaker is taller, wider, but shallower than the BURN 38L.
- The Rainmaker weighs substantially more than the BURN 38L.
- The Rainmaker has less carrying capacity, but can correspond with all airlines, which the BURN 38L can't.
- The Rainmaker has a roomy laptop compartment, which is non-existent in the BURN 38L.
- Both backpacks come with their unique durable materials: 1000D Cordura and DX 210d Ripstop Fabric, respectively.
Both packs have garnered praised reviews, with the Greenroom136’s customizability, function-focused design, and affordable price-point garnering positive testimonials. The BURN 38L too has its loyalists who praise its excellent combination of durability, weight, and performance, its neat construction, and weather resistant features. Both bags have been hailed as offering good value for their respective price point.
To summarize, if versatility, resistance to wear and tear, luggage organization are your guiding principles, you'll be satisfied with the Greenroom136 Rainmaker. If, however, you value light weight, larger capacity and high durability, the BURN 38L will not disappoint.