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Product Features

  • Limited Lifetime Warranty* against defects in materials and workmanship
  • Upper compartment is 21" x 14" x 3.5" and lower compartment 21" x 14" x 5.5" with a 1.5" expansion zipper. Expansion zipper adds 22.3% more packing space.
  • Premium YKK zippers include photo-reflective cords for nighttime safety and lockable D-rings discourage tampering
  • Recessed, locking telescoping trolley handle extends to three heights 45.5", 42.5", 40.5"
  • It's our best-selling carry-on and is designed with the organizational details that have made eBags brand a favorite for over 15 years
  • The eBags TLS Collection is designed to be "Tough, Lightweight & Smart" - it's built with premium durable 840D & 900D Twisted Poly and the best telescoping handle system and wheels available. If we put our name on it, you can trust that we stand behind it.
  • Exterior zippered front pocket is sized for boarding passes, travel documents, etc
  • Hide-away Add-A-Bag stores inside a zippered pocket
  • Upper compartment (21" x 14" x 3.5") includes the following features:
  • Lockable u-zip opening for easy loading. 11.5" x 10.5"
  • A smaller zippered top pocket is perfect for last minute items. 12" x 4" x 4"
  • Zippered mesh pocket under the lid. 10.5" x 10.5"
  • One tie-down strap to secure packed contents
  • Two removable fiberglass rods provide a tip-free design – even when expanded. To learn more about how to install the fiberglass rods and how to replace the wheels, click here
  • Lower compartment (21" x 14" x 5.5") includes the following features:
  • Two zippered mesh pockets measuring 8.75" x 11.5"
  • Compression-molded EVA bottom that is exceptionally lightweight and flexible to withstand a lifetime of baggage handlers
  • Moveable shelf to give you flexibility to pack and secure your belongings the way you want to - that's right, our bags even have shelves!
  • Convertible single/double compartment provides tons of flexibility in the way you can pack (because every trip is different). Simply unzip the floor that divides the upper/lower section, roll it up and secure it in place with two clip straps and now you have one extra-large compartment measuring 21" x 14" x 9".
  • Zippered 1.5" expansion gusset increases the packing volume by 22% (so you can buy gifts for loved ones - ahem, yourself - during your travels)
  • External features of the bags are as follows:
  • Four exterior Compression straps keep a partially filled bag condensed, and overfilled bags constrained
  • Easy-to-grab front handle is bar-tac reinforced for strength
  • Front feet double as a second grab handle - this feature will serve you when lifting from the overhead compartment or car trunk. We've got your back!
  • Auto-retracting top lift handle keeps a low, out-of-the-way profile when not in use
  • To ensure that each member of your family can use it comfortably, we designed our recessed, locking telescoping trolley handle to extend to three heights : 45.5", 42.5", 40.5". No more heel-kicking your bag!
  • The trolley system is built with a patent-pending ABS center brace for rigidity and durability
  • Privacy-mesh ID pocket on the side never gets separated from your bag
  • Quiet wheels glide on sealed ball bearings. While it's unlikely to be an issue, we designed them to be easily replaced if needed - because we know that things happen!
  • Lockable D-rings on primary zippers discourage tampering and keep luggage locks in a consistent location.
  • Interior is lined with high visibility orange nylon – to make finding small things easier
 

Detailed Product Description

Perfect for an overnight trip or a weekend out of town, this eBags duffel is tough, lightweight, and smart. The eBags TLS Mother Lode Mini 21" Wheeled Duffel bag is made from twisted poly fabric and features a medium sized shape with multiple pockets for storage, a locking telescoping pull handle, and easy-rolling wheels that make it a cinch to maneuver. Detailed with a lockable U-zip compartment, two curved zippered side pockets, and a zippered mesh pocket under the lid, the main compartment includes a fully lined interior with a webbing tie-down strap to secure items in place. A lower compartment with a movable shelf offers added capacity and even better organization. Show More Show Less

Designer Notes

When we set out to design the TLS Mother Lode wheeled duffels, we first turned to the experts – our Customers. Combing through thousands of testimonials, our goals were to identify the most (and least) loved parts of the bag, what were the key missing features, and what was the over arching mood of our customer. After 12+ months of development, we're confident the TLS collection will exceed your expectations. We kept the best parts of the orig. Mother Lode: Moveable shelves, double/single cavity conversion, long handles, and a bag that will stand upright. We added a number of new features: add-a-bag strap, expandability, compression straps, more zippered pockets, a flexible bottom compartment, an innovative patent-pending backbone for rigidity, and beautiful fabric. Enjoy! Bernard Show More Show Less
 

Product Specifications

iSize:
Medium
iExterior Dimensions:
21.5" x 15" x 9"
iInterior Dimensions:
Not Available
iLinear Inches:
45.5"
iWeight:
8 lbs, 11 oz
iCapacity:
2752 cu. in.
iMaterial:
840D & 900D Twisted Poly
iComments:
The capacity of 2,752 is when expanded. 2,249 cubic inches when not expanded.
iWarranty:
Limited Lifetime Warranty* against defects in materials and workmanship
iSKU:
EB2146-21W
iCatalog #:
CT39-125538
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Size Guide: Travel Duffel Bags

We'll help you choose the right duffel, based on your travel needs and packing style. Our size ranges are based on the L x W x H of the item.

  • X-Small

    Sized for the bare minimum, such as a 3-1-1 kit, magazine, travel documents, snacks.
  • Small

    Sized for items such as clothing, 3-1-1 kit, books, travel pillow/blanket, iPad.
  • Medium

    Sized for weekends. Tablet or eReader, clothing, shoes, toiletries, books, travel pillow/blanket.
  • Large

    Sized for long weekends, with clothing, shoes, toiletries, jackets, bulky gear.
  • X-Large

    Sized for week-long trips, with large amounts of clothing, shoes, toiletries, bulky gear.

Exterior Dimensions Guide: Luggage

Dimensions include wheels and handle but not expandability. These are the dimensions airlines recognize.

Interior Dimensions Guide: Luggage

Dimensions DO NOT include Wheels and Handles. This is the case size or packing area.

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  • The overall rating must be 4.5 out of 5 stars or better.
  • 90% or more of customers must say they would recommend it.
 

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Overall Rating: 4.6

95% recommended

Based on 4,519 Ratings

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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Vacation / Holiday Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Executive/Management
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 9/4/2014 by Karen from AZ
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Business Travel
  • What is your gender?
    Male
— 7/31/2011 by Stephen
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Business Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Executive/Management
  • What is your gender?
    Male
— 2/10/2013 by Howard from Ridgefield, CT
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Business Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Healthcare
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 8/11/2013 by Shannon from New York, NY
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Business Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Architecture, Engineering, Science
  • What is your gender?
    Male
— 6/29/2013 by Phil from Rochester, Minnesota
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"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
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    Business Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Airline Crew/Support
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 11/11/2012 by Brittany from Utah
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"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
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    Vacation / Holiday Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    None
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 5/15/2010 by Anita from Boston, MA
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"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
  • What do you usually use this item for?
    Business Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Marketing/Sales
  • What is your gender?
    Male
— 8/31/2011 by Anonymous Reviewer from Olathe, KS
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Vacation / Holiday Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Marketing/Sales
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 11/25/2012 by Anonymous Customer
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"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
  • How do you usually use this item?
    Vacation / Holiday Travel
  • What is your occupation?
    Teacher
  • What is your gender?
    Female
— 1/6/2011 by Anonymous Customer from La Grande, Oregon
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