The eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible is hands down the best bag that I have traveled with. I recently completed a 15 day trip to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England and the eBag Mother Lode carried everything I needed for the journey.
The bag is 22 x 14 x 9. With shoulder strap and waist belt, it weighs just over 4 lbs. The bag is 3300 cu in and expandable. It’s made of 840 denier twisted polyester.
There are so many great features designed into this bag that I can not list them all here. Here are some of the features that I liked.
Now for the negatives. I have found none. The bag was easy to use, functional, spacious, durable, and all my fellow travelers had statements and questions (where can I get one? It looks so cool. Wish I wasn't dragging my suitcase up the stairs. Can you really fit 15 days worth of stuff in that? The color is so cool.)
All in all, for the money, you can’t beat this bag. It retails for $100 but I’ve seen it on sale for as low as $65.00 on the eBags website.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive but feature full bag, you can’t beat this one. I highly recommend this bag for a weekend trip or an extended journey for all that like to travel light.
The bag is 22 x 14 x 9. With shoulder strap and waist belt, it weighs just over 4 lbs. The bag is 3300 cu in and expandable. It’s made of 840 denier twisted polyester.
There are so many great features designed into this bag that I can not list them all here. Here are some of the features that I liked.
- Laptop Pocket – This is at the back of the bag and is accessible through a zipper along the top. It can be adjusted to fit most laptops.
- Multiple carrying options – Carry strap, backpack straps or handles. The shoulder carry strap detaches and can be used when needed. The backpack straps pull out from the back of the bag for easy use. There are also three padded handles that make it easy to carry by hand.
- Fold down shelf in the main compartment. Can be used to divided the compartment. If not needed it folds up out of the way and does not take up any room. I used it to separate an extra pair of shoes from my clothing.
- Zippered pocket at the top front of the bag. This can be used to keep items that you need easy access to. I put my 3-1-1 toiletry bag in there so I could easily get it out when going through airport security.
- Bottle holder – This pocket zips up out of the way when not being used.
- Expansion zipper – This is gives you a little more room when needed. Like when you bought a bunch of souvenirs on your trip.
- Bright orange interior to help you see and find the things you packed.
- Zipper locks...to stop those that have sticky fingers.
- Lots and lots of pockets and organization...just right for me.
Now for the negatives. I have found none. The bag was easy to use, functional, spacious, durable, and all my fellow travelers had statements and questions (where can I get one? It looks so cool. Wish I wasn't dragging my suitcase up the stairs. Can you really fit 15 days worth of stuff in that? The color is so cool.)
All in all, for the money, you can’t beat this bag. It retails for $100 but I’ve seen it on sale for as low as $65.00 on the eBags website.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive but feature full bag, you can’t beat this one. I highly recommend this bag for a weekend trip or an extended journey for all that like to travel light.