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title: "ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1uqlhyc8c9/ebags-mother-lode-rolling-travel-backpack/)

by [Ebags](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ebags)

![Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623640564/carryons/Mother_Lode_Rolling_Travel_Backpack_elbxsw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>4.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623204956/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Expanse_Hauler_gpwdwm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35.5×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.