ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack

Capacity 48 L
Weight 4.3 kg 9.55 lbs
Dimensions 56×36×23 cm 22×14×9 in
Airline fit 45 % of airlines
Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 11.2 L/kg 5 L/lb Low
Cubic space 46.4 L 2772 in³
Rated vs. shell -1 L-1 L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 45% (85/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 45% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

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Our thoughts

Let me introduce you to your newest travel companion, the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack by Ebags. This beauty is not just a pack, but a 'Mother Lode' of features that will make your traveling experience a breeze. Take its size, for instance - standing tall at 23 inches, with a mighty 36 inches width and a depth of 56 inches, this rolling backpack comes with an outstanding 48 liters capacity! That’s plenty of space to carry all your essential items without feeling cramped. And the best part? It weighs just 4.3 pounds, making it a lightweight companion that's ready to roll with you, anywhere, anytime!

The build quality of the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack is uncompromising. Crafted with durable polyester, it's designed with longevity in mind. Moreover, its compatibility with most airlines makes this pack the optimal choice for globetrotters. Whether you're taking a domestic flight or traveling overseas, this backpack is your go-to carry-on solution!

Now let's talk convenience. This backpack comes equipped with a laptop compartment, although there seems to be a mix-up with the size details. Regardless, in the digital age, that’s a great feature for everyone from business travelers to bloggers. Plus, this backpack comes with a special bonus - it's extremely versatile! Whether you're wheeling it through an airport or carrying it on your back while exploring a new place, the Mother Lode can conveniently switch its style to match your needs.

And when it comes to storing it? Piece of cake! The ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack is designed with fully stowable backpack straps. That means if you're hopping on a flight, it can be smoothly tucked away in overhead cabins or fit conveniently under your seat. Many users like yourself have praised this feature! To quote one reviewer, the Mother Lode is "truly versatile."

So if you're someone who appreciates superb build quality, undeniable versatility, and ultimate convenience in their travel carry-on, you cannot go wrong with the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack. Experience the ease of travel like never before; give the Mother Lode a go, and you'll wonder how you ever traveled without it!

Our verdict

Reasons to buy

  • Superb build quality with the wheels and structure of the bag that will last for a long time.
  • Truly versatile as it can be used as a backpack or as rolling luggage.
  • The backpack straps are completely stowable which makes it convenient to store in overhead cabins or under your airplane seat.

Things to consider

  • Could use an RFID pocket since this bag is created for long travels.
  • You must completely stow the straps to use them as rolling luggage because the dangling straps may be caught by its wheels.

What reviewers said

  • "I love this luggage, is very comfortable. I was a little worried about the position of the wheels, I'm 5'4 and worked just fine. I bought this bag because I was going to take the bus, trains and a few planes. I wanted a bag that I could carry if it was raining, going upstairs and wheel around when I could. Used as a carry-on with TAP Portugal only had to send it down when I was coming back because it was heavier than their weight limit due to me buying extra items."
  • "This is a super versatile travel bag and just what I was looking for. As with other eBags I have purchased, it is very well-designed and made. It can hold what most carry-on luggage does. I took it on a weekend train trip and it performed like larger, sturdy roller bags that do not tip or get stuck. I will have the flexibility to carry it as a back pack on an upcoming trip (on cobblestones and uneven walkways), or as a roller bag while in the airport and hotel."
  • "I purchased the same backpack (without the rollers two months ago), which I used as my sole piece of luggage (carry-on) for a 2-week Asia trip (with 7 flights), and it was perfect, including returning with 10 additional shirts. Besides the rollers, the two major differences between the two backpacks are that the rollers utilize one of the compartments in the non-roller bag, and this bag with the rollers noticeably weighs more, which I anticipated. If you are not well-organized, this bag is designed for you! If you are well-organized, this bag has your name on it! I love both bags and highly recommend both."

Reviews from around the web

Review: eBags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack | Convertible Carry-on Luggage
www.awanderlustforlife.com
This 22” convertible suitcase can be a rolling bag or a backpack. That versatility can be key in certain situations, and as I said earlier, it’s already come in handy for me! When staycations are the go-to in travel and you get around by bike, the backpack feature is so nice. Sometimes you know that just a rolling bag is totally fine, sometimes a backpack is totally fine, but if you didn’t have to choose…how awesome would that be?

Features

Storage
Compression Yes
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Clamshell
Passport No
Passthrough No
Carry
Backpack Hideable
Hip Belt No
Sternum Strap No
Inside
Laptop No
Main Compartments 2
Organizer No
Outside
Hard Shell No
Rain-fly No
Water Bottle Holder 1
Water Resistant Yes
Material:
Polyester

Fits the carry-on limits of 85 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Air Asia Air Astana Air Europa Air Koryo Air Macau Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines Allegiant Air American Airlines Atlas Global Avianca Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh British Airways Cambodia Angkor Air Cathay Pacific Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Cubana de Aviacion Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL EVA Air Finnair Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iran Aseman Air Island Air Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic WOW Airlines

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