eBags TLS Mother Lode Mini 21" Wheeled Carry-On Duffel

"This is a fantastic carry-on for international travel. My husband and I each got one for a 2 week trip to Europe. I was wondering how packing cubes would fit - Here is what fits inside: One large eBags packing cube on bottom, one medium and one small on top of that. In the top section two smalls fit side by side." Show More

"Good product, well designed and thought out. I pulled it all over Europe, Africa and back to the states on 30+ trips. Fits in all but the smallest overhead bins (one; sometimes handle in first sometimes wheels first) but is large enough to hold the minimum for a week+ trip. I just passed 100K miles with it and it looks like it has another 300K miles left in it unless the rubber on the wheels wears out. It looks like they'll be easy to replace though. My favorite feature, a sturdy handle with multiple locking positions; I can lean on it and/or shorten/lock it to carry the bag up and down stairs at airports without escalators. Not a single complaint but I wonder what the fiberglass rods were for? Ditch the dividers for more space, small top pocket holds passports and tickets well enough, rolls easily on stairs and rough terrain, steers nicely when pulled or pushed, fits down aircraft isles well and finally, cinch straps are nice though I was overweight for a carry-on one trip." Show More

"I am writing this review from Dulles International airport. This is my second weeklong international trip using the Mother Lode TLS Mini 21". Let me start by saying that I can be a rather OCD shopper. In addition to this bag, I also bought a Travelpro Crew 9 and a LuggageWorks Aurora 22. I packed each and compared style and quality. Based on reviews and visible quality I quickly eliminated the Travelpro, leaving the LuggageWorks and the Mother Lode. Based on looks, the Mother Lode won hands down. It is a sharp bag. I even received compliments in the security line at Heathrow. On quality, it was a draw. Both the Mother Lode and the LuggageWorks looked very good in the key components of wheels, telescoping handle and zippers. Actually, the wheels and zippers seemed marginally better on the LuggageWorks. The LuggageWorks was a bit bigger and could hold a fair bit more than the Mother Lode but that was also a negative for me. My objective was to carry five days worth in the smallest bag possible for ease of travel and fit in all overhead compartments. For this the Mother Lode scored high. I was actually able to load: 2 pairs dress pants 1 Pair jeans 1 blazer 5 dress shirts 5 unmentionables 5 dress socks 1 belt 1 shorts 2 T-shirts 2 workout unmentionables 2 workout socks 1 Jawbone Jambox 1 Pair dress shoes 1 Pair sneakers All this WITHOUT using the available expansion. Not too shabby! Since I travel to Europe often, I typically arrive in the morning, take a shower at the airport lounge and head straight to the office. I love the way I can load my first days requirements in the top compartment which is accessible via the front of the bag without opening it up. I also keep my toiletries there which makes getting through security a breeze. It's too early to talk about durability but from what I've seen so far, I have high hopes for this bag. Finally, my experienc dealing with eBags has been exemplary." Show More

"I have used this bag for both domestic and international travel, on at least a monthly basis for at least 5 years. It wasn't until I had to check it that one of the plastic closure clamps on the side broke. I have had this bag for close to six years and it's still the only one I use for travel. Just in the last few months, I've been having some trouble with the telescoping handle not closing properly. I came to ebags.com today to buy the exact same bag when I noticed the lifetime warranty. I called Customer Service and after a description of the problem, I will be receiving a replacement at no charge! Can't wait to see how long this bag will last!!" Show More

"I took this bag on an 8-day business trip to Hong Kong and China. I planned to do laundry once during the trip, and packed accordingly. As it turned out, I could have packed enough clothing for the entire trip without doing laundry, and still would have had enough room to bring back the few obligatory gifts and trinkets that I purchased while there. The bag is great. I kept my passport, camera, and earplugs (for the flights) in the little upper front compartment for easy and quick access, even with the bag in the airplane overhead bins. The larger front compartment contained my baggie of fluids, which was also very easy to access while going through security. I used the divider inside to make compartments for a pair of shoes on one side and for clothing on the other. The top front compartment has a small strap with a quick-clip that I used to attach my laptop case handle so that it would hang down across the front of the bag while wheeling them around. This is extremely convenient because it lowers the center of gravity of the combined bag and laptop so that there is very little weight on your hand from the handle. Also, the extendable handle can be locked into position at three different lengths, which allows you to adjust the balance point for best comfort and maneuverability. I found it helpful and easy to adjust the length for different situations, such as when on escalators or ramps. Finally, the bag also rolls very nicely when pushed. All told, I am very happy with this bag, and I'm thinking of buying another one for my wife." Show More

"This is the 4th roller bag design that I have carried in my 11 years of flying. It is by far my favorite. It is a little bit smaller than every other bag I've had, even other 21" bags. This one fits lengthwise in the overhead bin of a 737-800 aircraft. Even in the first bin (which is about an inch shorter than the rest of the aircraft). Being able to slide this bag into a small spot in the overhead bin is key! With that said, this bag still holds the same amount of items that I have always carried in my luggage, even my bigger bags. This bag is just well organized with it's two main compartments. I put all of my clothing in one side of the bag and all other items in the other half. This bag doesn't tip over when it's top heavy. It has a bar to prevent that. It is expandable. Most bags that expand WILL NOT fit in a overhead bin once filled to capacity. While I haven't used the expansion, it appears that it might still fit if expanded." Show More

"I AM HOOKED! I took the Mother Lode TLS 21 to CA in February for 10 days with a carry-on (no checked luggage), and actually had 3 friends purchase it after they saw how much it held and how organized it was. I bought my husband the 21 duffle with wheels after reading the reviews that it might be a better choice for a guy, and we both just returned from 10 days in Europe with just just our e-Bags and a carry-on and we were thrilled not to have to wait for our luggage We didn't even wear everything we packed!. Now 3 more friends have purchased this for their future travels. I read all the reviews before I bought this and they were all correct. This is a wonderful bag. 5 stars!! Thank you eBags for designing and manufacturing such a perfect piece of luggage." Show More

"I purchased this product primarily for business travel, in which I am doing weekly. This bag is simply fantastic! You need no other suitcase, except maybe your laptop bag or backpack, depending on your travel purpose. This bag fits in most plane's overhead compartments with ease, and if it does not, the gate agent will provide you with a tag to attach for baggage check on the jetway, which is nice, because you can retrieve right after stepping off the plane in the jetway, as opposed to at baggage claim. The functionality of this bag provides you with the capability of traveling for a week. It is easy to pack and figure out how to optimize your space. I can fit two pairs of dress shoes, two-three pairs of slacks, four-five dress shirts/polos, a weeks' worth of socks and under garments. I can also put my toiletries, belts, and under shirts in the bag. Lastly you can hold your itineraries in the front pouch, if necessary. It has a clasp that you can attach your backpack or laptop bag, if necessary or you can just rest it on the top of the bag and handle as you stroll through your destination/airport. The only thing I would like to have seen on this bag would be four wheels to roll so you can move through traffic with ease and less stress on your arms. However, I love the rollerblade wheels they did choose and I do not have any problems wheeling the bag through traffic at airports. Not to mention, if there is any problems with your bag, just give eBags a call and they will resolve your issue without any hassles. After traveling weekly for a year, my handle decided to get stuck and after calling customer service, the female representative explained they would send me a new one and I can keep my old one and try to get it to work, no questions asked. Unreal service, unreal bag, unreal eBags!!! I am a customer for life! Well worth the price...no need to look any further for another bag!" Show More

"This is our fourth mother lode. We have 3 others we bought 4 years ago. We originally bought them for an extended trip to Europe. My daughter and I used two again this past summer for a month long trip to Europe. My husband uses his for travel as a national salesman. They really have been fabulous suitcases. The wheels have tackled cobblestone streets, train tracks, and the many stairs going up and down in the London underground. One of the best features is they never fall over! They turn easily as well. The 21 inch fits in overhead compartments on most planes. I even carried mine on to Europe! Yes, I got 4 weeks of clothing into the 21 inch! One of our older suitcases is starting to show some wear in the stitching and the light green shows the dirt. I recommend the blue or the new purple which we just bought. I don't normally write reviews but I do read others. This is a product I highly recommend and know you won't be disappointed, as I said this is my 4 th Mother Lode!!!" Show More

"This bag is so well-organized. I packed it for a ten-day stay to a winter location and it was fine for the trip! I had room for an extra pair of shoes, loads of cosmetics, hair dryer, curling iron...all the girly stuff. I even had a pair of jeans, another change of pants, and at least 5 tops. i used a space-saving bag that sucks the air out and all fit beautifully. It was my first time to bring just carry-on for such a long trip since I traveled to Europe many years ago. I was nervous about having enough to make my trip enjoyable. No problem there....I still did not wear all that I brought! It is a delight to wheel around in the airport...stable as it sits upright and the front compartment make your Bin Laden bag (TSA required gels and liquids) easy to get to. I also attached my purse to the top and was eased of carrying that around during layovers and plane changes. Buy this bag. My husband also got one and we are both thrilled. I got some black marks from the shuttle bus and when I got to the hotel, I wiped it off with soapy water and there is no trace of the marks. Awesome!" Show More