ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Eastpak Travelpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack | Feature | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack and Eastpak Travelpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; 4 on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; Front on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; 1, side on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack, and 3 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack carries 6L more than the Eastpak Travelpack (48L vs. 42L), while the Eastpak Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 4.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eastpak Travelpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eastpak Travelpack is the better call.