ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

By: Ebags
Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

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Size Details
Capacity 54L
Capacity per Weight 30L
Weight 1.8kg 4lbs Avg
Capacity per Kg 30 Low
Dimensions 56x36x23cm 56x36x23in
Cubic Space 46368cm 46368in
Capacity Diff -7 Low
Airline Compatibility

โœˆ๏ธ 47% (93/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 47% of airlines.

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Our Thoughts

The Mother Lode Weekender is not designed for one-bagging it, well, except, most carry on only packing lists would still fit nicely into this bag.

With plenty of internal storage sections, you won't even need packing cubes with the Mother Lode. This carry-on has everything you need in a beautiful and budget-friendly package.

One of the reasons I love the Mother Lode Weekender is because its not your standard black on black. The blue bag with the orange inside looks really beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

I don't regret spending a lot more on my carry-ons but I feel like I would have gone with a mother-lode bag for shorter domestic trips with more bag-friendly environments. By bag friendly environments I mean taxis and modern public transportation.

What makes a one-bag a one-bag?

What I find the most interesting is people are traveling for weeks with a bag titled "weekender". The bag seems well thought out, has a lot of features that you'll need for one-bagging, but isn't marketed as one bag.

Other one bags are strappy, black, and heavy where-as the Mother Lode Weekender is light, colorful and without all the billion clips, straps, and other attachments that seem to be standard on another bag.

You don't need the latest Kickstarter, "digital nomad" focused, bag to pack light and enjoy being agile and lightweight. I'd argue a cheaper bag makes sense the majority of the time. These days I one-bag 2-3 times per year so investing in really expensive bags doesn't make as much sense. I could use a smaller, more durable bag, instead of a heavy bag made out of bomb-proof material.

๐Ÿ‘ Reasons to Buy

  • Have lots of organizational options especially with the internal compartments.
  • Tech pockets offers great laptop protection.
  • Durable and sturdy materials in the pack itself that could really last for a long time.

๐Ÿค” Things to Consider

  • The harness system isn't the most comfortable one and lacks a padded mesh.
  • Some zippers can be blocked by the compression straps.

๐Ÿ”Ž Reviews

BACKPACK REVIEW – EBAGS TLS MOTHER LODE WEEKENDER CONVERTIBLE
www.wanderfilledlife.com

"The organizational components of the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible are exactly what I was looking for! I love how easy it is to open up and find what you need in the bag. The extra compartments provide multiple locations to tuck stuff away that you don’t need often."


BACKPACK REVIEW: EBAGS TLS MOTHER LODE CONVERTIBLE
www.indietraveller.co

"The best elements of the eBags Mother Lode are the many pockets, zippers, and detachable organizers. It’ll be hard to lose anything with so many different storage spaces."


Features

Storage
Compression S
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Clamshell
Passport Y
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Frame N
Handles 2
Hip Belt N
Shoulder Strap N
Sternum Strap S
Inside
Laptop 19
Hydration N
Main Compartments 2
Organizer N
Shoe Compartment Y
Outside
Lash Points 0
Hard Shell False
Molle N
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 0
Water Resistant N
Material:
Polyester

Compatible Airlines

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Berlin (Closed), Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, AirAsiaX, Aircalin, Alitalia, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Pegasus Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Ural Airlines, uTair Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Vivaaerobus, WOW Airlines

ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Packing Lists

Super Efficient European Summer Travel Packing List
๐Ÿ“† 30 days
๐ŸŒŽ Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland
๐Ÿ“œ 50 items
Carry-On Travel Backpack:
TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

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