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product_id: 40512121
title: "ebags Mother Lode Jr Packable 18 Inch Travel Backpack"
brand: "ebags"
price: "£33.82"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/40512121-ebags-mother-lode-jr-packable-18-inch-travel-backpack
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# 18" laptop compartment fits tech gear Convertible briefcase/backpack design Lightweight at just 3 lbs 5 oz ebags Mother Lode Jr Packable 18 Inch Travel Backpack

**Brand:** ebags
**Price:** £33.82
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Travel smart, pack light, and own every trip with the ultimate convertible backpack.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ebags Mother Lode Jr Packable 18 Inch Travel Backpack by ebags
- **How much does it cost?** £33.82 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/40512121-ebags-mother-lode-jr-packable-18-inch-travel-backpack)

## Best For

- ebags enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ebags brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimized Capacity:** Generous 2538 cu. in. volume balances packing power with streamlined portability.
- • **Versatile Carry Modes:** Switch seamlessly between hands-free backpack and sleek briefcase styles.
- • **Effortless Organization:** Multiple interior pockets, key leash & mesh panel keep essentials instantly accessible.
- • **Durability You Can Trust:** Crafted from rugged 840D & 900D twisted polyester with a lifetime warranty.
- • **Travel-Ready Compactness:** Fits perfectly under your seat with zip expansion for extra space when needed.

## Overview

The ebags Mother Lode Jr Packable 18 Inch Travel Backpack is a lightweight, durable, and highly organized travel companion featuring a dedicated 18" laptop compartment, convertible backpack/briefcase design, and expandable capacity. Designed for professionals on the move, it fits under airline seats and offers lifetime warranty-backed quality.

## Description

Product Description Mother Lode Backpacks Mother Lode Travel Backpack It's everything you wish your wheeled carry-on is but isn’t. It has tons of strategically placed pockets inside and out so you can organize your life on the go. We’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to stress about anything-at least, when it comes to packing. Pro Tip: it fits our 6pc Classic Packing Cube Set like a glove. It’s also expandable with external compression straps so even when packed to the max just buckle cinch down to ensure it still fits in the overhead bin. That said, because this backpack is carry-on compliant, you’ll never lose your bag. Ever. Easy access front zip compartment with several interior pockets and key leash Large main compartment with compression straps and fold-down shelf Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 19" Side zip water bottle pocket Zip expansion for an extra 1.5" Stowable backpack straps Breathable back panel for comfort Top, bottom and side carry handles Meets most airline carry-on requirements Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack Truly the perfect one bag travel solution. No matter the terrain (looking at you cobblestone), you’ll be mobile. Need to post up at a coffee shop and get some work done? Pull out your laptop from its padded sleeve and get to it. Freezing on the plane? Grab your sweater from the strategically placed front quick-grab pocket, you won’t even have to open your whole bag to get it. The main packing compartment is roomy and the bag can fit our Light 7pc Packing Cubes perfectly. It’s also expandable and has external compression straps so even when it’s stuffed to the rim just buckle cinch to create a smaller more compressed bag. Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 18" Large main compartment with compression straps & fold-down shelf Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack Traveling is now easier than ever with our convertible rolling travel backpack. From a backpack to a wheeled piece of luggage in seconds, wheel it or wear it, we're not here to tell you what to do. Next time your shoulders are tired from carrying a heavy load, give them a break and wheel the bag instead. It's that easy. Besides the insane versatility this bag offers, it's also loaded with pockets inside and out and has a new and improved zip-away water bottle pocket that can fit a 32 oz Nalgene perfectly.

Review: Great bag - love it - I’ve used this bag twice now, in different ways. Here are my thoughts. I travel for business and in the past, carried two items: the larger (luggage) carry-on and a briefcase. The briefcase was always jam packed and even if I bought a bottle of water in the airport, I couldn’t fit in in there. As note, this bag has two setups: briefcase mode (where shoulder straps are tucked away) and backpack mode. The first time I used this, it was in place of the briefcase. Worked great – it's much larger than my old briefcase and I had plenty of room for all of the work items I needed and all of the additional things I wanted (iPad, headphones, water, etc…). And, it fit under the seat nicely (not a lot of foot space, but that’s usual with a bag under the seat). It worked well. I had my clothes in a luggage carryon that went into the overhead bin. The second time I used it, I decided to just go for it and it make this my only carryon item (my only bag at all…both a briefcase and luggage). It was a 3 day/2 night trip and I used packing cubes to help (so that when I got to the destination airport rental car, I could remove the clothes quickly and stash them in the trunk of the car…so then I could compress the bag and use it in briefcase mode). It was obviously heavier with all of my clothes in it, but I was able to put it in the overhead bin and enjoy the legroom on the plane! And, with the should straps, the bag wasn't too heavy to get through the airports. It worked well in both of the scenarios I tried it in. Going forward (depending on the length of the trip), I’ll have two ways to use: second carryon/briefcase, but for shorter trips, it can certainly take the place of both the briefcase and luggage. As far a professional briefcase, it is not (and isn’t designed to be), so as long as you’re not trying to impress someone with a shiny leather briefcase, this should fit in at any workplace these days. My only complaint is that it needs a shoulder strap when in ‘briefcase’ mode, as it only has a handle and it’s tough to carry things (donuts & coffee) without a shoulder strap. It’s also well made and seems durable. Time will tell.
Review: My perfect travel companion! - I’m 5’7”, just under 200 lbs, and the thought of carrying everything on my back was a little scary. But this bag? It can do it. I ordered every size to test them all, and this one was my Goldilocks—just right. It’s heavy, but totally doable, and kept me completely mobile. I went on an epic trip out west, visiting all the major stops on my way to California for an FLL tournament. Since I was rolling a robot, I needed all my clothes for 10 days on my back—and this bag handled planes, trains, and automobiles like a champ. It’s super organized, so I always knew exactly where everything was and it was super accessible. Seriously, this backpack handled it all and looked great doing it! There’s not one thing I would change to make it better.

## Features

- MODERN DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION: Thoughtfully designed with easy access front zip compartment with several interior pockets and key leash, interior zip-around mesh panel pocket and large main compartment with compression straps & fold-down shelf
- LIGHT, COMPACT AND FITS UNDER YOUR SEAT: The bag comes equipped with stowable backpack straps, 4 exterior compresions straps, zip expansion for an extra 1.5" and top, bottom and side carry handles
- eBags LIFETIME WARRANTY: We stand behind eBags Brand Products with a Lifetime Warranty* against defects in materials and workmanship. Find out more on limitations on our site.
- CONVERTIBLE BACKPACKS ARE IDEAL FOR EVERY TRIP: Wear as a backpack for hands-free travel, tuck backpack straps away and carry brief-case style.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Laptop Compartment Dimensions: 18" x 11.75" x 1.5"; Size: Medium; Exterior Dimensions: 19.5" x 14" x 9"; Linear Inches: 42.5"; Weight: 3 lbs, 5 oz; Capacity: 2538 cu. in.; Material: 840D & 900D Twisted Poly; SKU: EB2146-19

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XB14LY1 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,971,073 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #6,688 in Casual Daypack Backpacks |
| Brand Name | eBags |
| Color | Brushed Indigo |
| Compatible Device Size Maximum | 18 Inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 145 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | Cord |
| Fabric Type | 840D & 900D Twisted Poly |
| Fit Type | backpack |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Good fit for travel |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9"D x 14"W x 19.5"H |
| Item Type Name | backpacks |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Lining Description | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | ebags |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EB2146-19-BRI |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Model Name | 117769xxxx |
| Number Of Pockets | 8 |
| Number of Compartments | 3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Bottle Holder, Convertible, Expandable, Laptop Compartment, Lightweight |
| Outer Material | Polyester |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Product Style | Travel Backpacks |
| Recommended Uses For Product | School, Travel, Work |
| School Type | High School |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Size | One Size |
| Sleeve Length Description | Long Sleeve |
| Sport Type | Hiking, Trekking |
| Storage Volume | 2538 Cubic Inches |
| Strap Type | Shoulder Strap |
| Style Number | LYSB06XB14LY1-SPRTSEQIP |
| Subject Character | Sports |
| UPC | 844739045822 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bag - love it
*by B***N on February 14, 2023*

I’ve used this bag twice now, in different ways. Here are my thoughts. I travel for business and in the past, carried two items: the larger (luggage) carry-on and a briefcase. The briefcase was always jam packed and even if I bought a bottle of water in the airport, I couldn’t fit in in there. As note, this bag has two setups: briefcase mode (where shoulder straps are tucked away) and backpack mode. The first time I used this, it was in place of the briefcase. Worked great – it's much larger than my old briefcase and I had plenty of room for all of the work items I needed and all of the additional things I wanted (iPad, headphones, water, etc…). And, it fit under the seat nicely (not a lot of foot space, but that’s usual with a bag under the seat). It worked well. I had my clothes in a luggage carryon that went into the overhead bin. The second time I used it, I decided to just go for it and it make this my only carryon item (my only bag at all…both a briefcase and luggage). It was a 3 day/2 night trip and I used packing cubes to help (so that when I got to the destination airport rental car, I could remove the clothes quickly and stash them in the trunk of the car…so then I could compress the bag and use it in briefcase mode). It was obviously heavier with all of my clothes in it, but I was able to put it in the overhead bin and enjoy the legroom on the plane! And, with the should straps, the bag wasn't too heavy to get through the airports. It worked well in both of the scenarios I tried it in. Going forward (depending on the length of the trip), I’ll have two ways to use: second carryon/briefcase, but for shorter trips, it can certainly take the place of both the briefcase and luggage. As far a professional briefcase, it is not (and isn’t designed to be), so as long as you’re not trying to impress someone with a shiny leather briefcase, this should fit in at any workplace these days. My only complaint is that it needs a shoulder strap when in ‘briefcase’ mode, as it only has a handle and it’s tough to carry things (donuts & coffee) without a shoulder strap. It’s also well made and seems durable. Time will tell.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My perfect travel companion!
*by C***Y on August 13, 2025*

I’m 5’7”, just under 200 lbs, and the thought of carrying everything on my back was a little scary. But this bag? It can do it. I ordered every size to test them all, and this one was my Goldilocks—just right. It’s heavy, but totally doable, and kept me completely mobile. I went on an epic trip out west, visiting all the major stops on my way to California for an FLL tournament. Since I was rolling a robot, I needed all my clothes for 10 days on my back—and this bag handled planes, trains, and automobiles like a champ. It’s super organized, so I always knew exactly where everything was and it was super accessible. Seriously, this backpack handled it all and looked great doing it! There’s not one thing I would change to make it better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm glad I did
*by H***Y on June 3, 2018*

My old backpack of 10 years died and after hours of searching on Amazon reading reviews, I decided on this one. I'm glad I did. It's got tons of space inside, and it's compartmentalized so that I can keep things separate. Easy access to my laptop when going through airport security. My work laptop is an ancient 16 inch beast and it fits with no issues. I've taken this on two trips so far and it has held up well and seems like it will continue to do so. It's well made. I like the fact that it has a strap that you can carry it as a messenger bag. You can also tuck in the shoulder straps and carry it like a suitcase. The only thing I'm not liking about it is that the clips for the shoulder straps are plastic and I can see those wearing out earlier than the pack, but we'll see how it goes.

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-05-23*