Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
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 | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Greenroom136 Rainmaker and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Compression straps: 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 44 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Comparing the Greenroom136 Rainmaker to the Jansport Superbreak Plus is a bit like comparing apples to oranges. Both are robust backpacks with their own distinct strengths and capabilities. The Rainmaker, standing at 40 inches tall, is a towering model designed for those who need to carry slightly larger hauls. Its 1000D Cordura build ensures its particularly sturdy, capable of withstanding the roughest of treatments. It easily fits a 15-inch laptop and has been praised for its customizability. A functional pack that values, well, function, above anything else, it's built to serve your needs.
On the flip side, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is less gargantuan, standing at 21 inches tall, but outsizes the Rainmaker in terms of width and depth. It's feather-light, weighing in at a mere 0.3 pounds — a fraction of the Rainmaker's hefty 1.7 pounds. But don't judge its effectiveness by its weight. With a capacity of 26 liters, it proves mightier in terms of storage space. Also made of a sturdy 300 Denier Recycled Polyester, it fits a 15-inch laptop just as well. It's a stylish superhero in the world of backpacks, striking the perfect balance between a variety of features and style.
To sum up the differences:
- The Rainmaker is taller and sturdier, but heavier than the Superbreak Plus.
- The Superbreak Plus is wider and deeper, providing more storage space.
- The Rainmaker values function above all else and is more customizable, while the Superbreak Plus skews more towards style with its colorway options.
- The Rainmaker is compatible with every airline, while the Superbreak Plus tops out at 68%.
Now, if you're pursuing a design that's versatile with a strong and water-resistant exterior, and features that keep everything in its place, the Rainmaker is the way to go. This backpack has even been hailed as "the complete package at an amazing price." On the contrary, if it's superior workmanship, color variety, and a trusted lifetime warranty that you're after, the Superbreak Plus might just be your best bet. Not to mention, the new version comes with a laptop sleeve to boot. So, in the end, the choice boils down to what matters most to you in a backpack. Function or style? Sturdiness or lightweight? You can't go wrong with either!