ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
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 | Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly |
Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
- Laptop sleeve: No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; 15in on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Main compartments: 2 on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; 1 on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Built-in organizer: No on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; Yes on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, water resistant.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler carries 2L more than the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack (48L vs. 50L), while the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 4.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the better call.