Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Backpack

$117.81

eBags

Reddit mentions

  • “Ebags had an amazing bag called the Motherlode. It was just about the perfect bag for a carryon. I have traveled around the world with it and can pack for two weeks between that…”
  • “I've had an eBags Motherload for fifteen years, it still looks new, I travel a fair bit, and it has a better layout than any other bag. E: lol Samsonite bought them. You can still…”
  • “I have the Ebags version of the Motherlode Jr. and it is a good bag. It does get heavy if packed for more than a weekend but if you don’t over pack it is a really nice bag. I…”
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Product details
Capacity
Nearly 60 liters (with expander unzipped), Carry-on capacity
Laptop Compatible
Yes
Depth
9 in (22.9 cm)
Height
22 in (55.9 cm)
Width
15 in (38.1 cm)
Weight
3.9 lb (1.8 kg)
Closure Type
Zipper
Laptop Compartment
Yes
Laptop Sleeve
Yes
Interior Highlights
Optional divider, Mesh zippered interior, Open space
Material
Polyester
Shell Material
Polyester
Material Type
Fabric
Suitable Activities
Travel, Long weekend trips, RTW trips
Top Use Cases
Travel
Typical Users
Frequent traveler on a budget
Occasion
Travel
Adjustable Shoulder Straps
Yes
Padded Shoulder Straps
Yes
Waist Strap
Attachable strap that acts as a hip-belt
Shoulder Straps Highlights
Easily unclip and zip inside the bag
Bag Type
Backpack
Style
Travel
Age Group
Adult
Gender
Unisex
Design Highlights
Convertible
Theme
Travel
Rolling Functionality
No
Exterior Highlights
Three nicely padded handles
Storage Organization
Separated space, Compartments, Optional divider, Pockets
Expandable Storage
Yes
Number of Compartments
Two separate spaces (with optional divider)
Hard Shell
No
Anti-theft Features
Lockable zips
Features Highlights
With Laptop Sleeve, Expandable
Set
No
Included Accessories
Shoulder strap
Pocket Style
Zippered pouch, Mesh zippered interior, Side-zip front
Number of Pockets
2 (exterior)
Pockets Highlights
Zippered pouch (for maps and boarding passes), Grab-n-go pocket
Usage Highlights
Carry On
Supported Accessories
Packing cubes