Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack | Feature | ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 50-denier recycled polyester | 840D & 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining |
ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
| Capacity | 54 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack and ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
- Compression straps: No on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 4 on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; No on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Hideable on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 1, side on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 131 accept only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack, and 0 accept only the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
Only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible: which should you pack?
The ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible carries 29L more than the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack (25L vs. 54L), while the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack fits 84% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the better call.