ebags Mother Lode Travel Backpack | Fits Laptops Up To 19 Inches

OVERALL RECOMMENDATION: Do your travels a favor and ditch your rolling carry on luggage in favor of backpack-style bags like these and/or the Rick Steve's convertible bags (both of which are great and have their own strengths, see below). We travel for work and internationally for pleasure a lot, often fairly rugged trips under challenging conditions. I cannot imagine doing so without the ability to throw all of my luggage on my back in a bag like this. Plus they have turned into invaluable ice skate bags, ski gear bags, etc. We have 8 or 9 backpacks like this in heavy rotation for our family for various purposes, and three of them are well-loved eBAGs like this (both full carry on, and daypack sized for the "personal item" that is usually allowed) PROS of this bag: - Carries far more than a regular carry on - Efficient use of space with compartments and zippered sections. - Worried about bedbugs in hotels? We are, and you probably should be too (yes, they live in even in some of the best hotels). We always throw our clothes in the wash & dryer on high, and toss these bags straight in the dryer on high setting for 10 minutes, immediately when we get home from any trip to completely eliminate the potential for infesting our home with those critters. Plus these bags can be collapsed and kept in the bathroom in hotels more easily than rigid backs (bedbugs are less likely to hang out in bathrooms) - Great back support, and comfortable to wear. I do not have a great back -- I seem to throw it out every year or so. I can handle two weeks of clothes and supplies jammed in this bag easily enough. It has more structure than the Rick Steve's bags (which I also like), so is better for your back, as things do not tend to shift down to the bottom and backwards. - Incredibly strong; they seem indestructible, and have held up for years for us without any problems CONS - None that I know of. This is a great product with innovated design that makes travelling easier. I LOVE it! CONSIDER: - If you decide you MUST have a rolling option, at least get a soft-sided backpack rolling carry on bag, which companies (including eBAGS and Rick Steves, are increasingly offering.) Make no mistake -- the rolling backpacks entail big compromises compared to these: they are way more expensive and have parts that can break; you can't fit nearly as much in them; the wheels add considerable weigh; you can't throw them in the washer or dryer to protect against beadbugs. But it is certainly better than a regular rolling bag for many purposes, including use on cobblestone or dirt streets, crowded areas, or when you need your hands free for any reason, it can be very useful to have the option of getting your bag off the ground and onto your back, even if you ultimately use the wheels most of the time. I did give in and purchase one Rick Steve's Rolling Backpack for my young daughter who wasn't ready for a filled backpack on her back, and it has been a good bag for her. COMPARISON of eBAGS convertible vs. Rick Steve Europe Through the Backdoor backpack bags: - After years of devotion to the Rick Steve's Convertible Backpack bags (sometimes available on Amazon, and always available on his Europe Through the Backdoor website), we have made the switch to buying these eBAGS when we need more these days. I can fit a bit less in the eBags, and they are a tad heavier, but they also feel somewhat better on our backs because they have more structure to them, thereby keeping the contents from shifting down to the bottom when put in a backpack position. The eBags look a bit smaller and more professional, and the fabric stays looking nicer/newer on them. That said, if you are on the market for two bags, I would recommend getting one of each type. They both are good innovative bags, so a lot of it is a matter of taste. My husband has a strong preference for the eBAG, and I find that I am pretty happy with both, sometimes needing the extra size flexibility on the Rick Steve's bag to the superior weight distribution benefits of the eBag.

I bought this same back pack a few years ago for my husband, and finally bought my own after using his so many times. We spent two weeks in Europe, and we both used these to pack everything needed for the trip in our own backpacks. It has several compartments on both inside and outside, which was very useful for storing my jewelry, sunglasses, tickets and travel books, make up, etc. The zippers are heavy duty. The quality is outstanding, and the material is heavy duty and waterproof. It has a zipper that allows it to be expandable for bigger packers, like myself. It is regulation size to fit under the planes seat, which was perfect for us. Highly recommend!

This bag is amazing! My boyfriend and I got these bags for our two week trip to Europe. It was clearly designed by someone who travels often with the different pockets and easy accessibility. We loved how easy it was to carry all over and it fit all of the storage on planes, trains, buses, etc. We were so happy to have such a durable, comfortable bag on such a long trip. It is about the size of a small carryon, rolling bag, I've provided a side by side picture. It is easy to fit in storage bins. The straps on each side help narrow the bag if needed. Since the bag is canvas, it is really easy to squish down. There is a mesh pocket on the inside of the bag that I used to carry 3 sandals, 1 pair of tennis shoes, 1 beach bag, 2 swim suits, and a rain jacket. The main compartment held a lot of clothes, I recommend getting the packing cubes along with this bag for optimal storage. There are two straps that lock down the cubes, which really frees up a lot of space. I was able to pack 2 large packing cubes and 1 medium cube in the center of the bag, plus my bulky headphone case, toiletry bag, inflatable neck pillow bag. I loved all the different pockets that allowed for easy, yet accessible storage of documents, chargers, personal items. I stored a small cube in the front pocket without an issue. Plus there is another pocket in the back, which could be used for a laptop, but I used it for my dirty laundry bag. I would put in the laundry and roll up the bag, it wasn't even noticeable while carrying. In another front pocket, I stored the shoulder handle and a waterproof bag cover.

Brought to save on baggage fees for a flight to the US, I have test packed with 7 days of clothes and still had loads of room without it being expanded. Backpack straps are comfortable and the chest strap really helps with the comfort. I marched up and down the stairs a few times and it really was comfortable. I tested the shoulder strap which was good but I couldn't walk miles with a full bag on one shoulder. I put a 15inch tablet in to test the laptop compartment and it does dig into your spine a little so be aware of that but without it's fine. I'll have a proper review once fully tested on holiday but it fits so much more than my cabin trolley bag and is much lighter. I would imagine if you really pack alot in it could get very heavy but in that case I'll just rent a trolley in the airport if it's too much to carry all day. Update- used this for work so I just had 1 bag for an overnight stay and the laptop did not dig into my back at all. This was a fullsize laptop in the compartment with the sling properly adjusted to hold it.

You can pack so much in here! I just recently packed for myself and my 3 kids for a 4 day vacation. The kids had extra clothes in there and not just one outfit per day it was more like 2 outfits per day with some pants and jackets as well. Very spacious and I love how it’s easy to pack and all the pockets as well.

Love it..it's my first weekend eBag and I like the design and portability and the light weight fabric and compact design. Was recommended by a friend and I can't wait to go on my trip soon to finally try it out for myself in Dec. Hopefully it was worth the wait

I like the durability that this bag seems to have and the pockets but it was too bulky and big for my needs. I have bought the Junior version which is slightly smaller and lighter too and I am very happy with it.

Super efficient for a carry on! Easy access on the top and front to your go to essentials.This bag should last forever.