ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack

Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack
Capacity48 L
Weight4.3 kg
Dimensions56×36×23 cm
Airline fit45%
Price$220

Feature by feature

ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel BackpackFeatureAmazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 17in
2 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
PolyesterPolyester

Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Capacity0 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions49×34×21 cm
Airline fit73%
Price$42

Key differences between the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Both have: compression 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. 0 accept only the ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack, and 53 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.

Only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.

ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?

The ebags Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack carries 48L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (48L vs. 0L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 4.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack fits 73% 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 Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.