We think these are a little much as far as looks go, but they’re certainly easy to spot. The exterior features some big silver zipper pulls that jingle around quite a bit. That said, polyester isn’t exactly the most robust material when compared to the likes of ballistic and ripstop nylon-but it is inexpensive! eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Material Although eBags doesn’t list this on its website, the primary material-at least on the black version of the bag-appears to be around a 1000 denier polyester, which is a decent thickness for a pack of this size. The eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible essentially looks like a big travel backpack-which, of course, is exactly what it is. eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible in Detroit Materials & Aesthetic And, eBags boasts, it “packs like a suitcase, carries like a backpack.” We’ve been testing the eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible for two weeks in Detroit and Minneapolis, and we’ve got all the nitty-gritty details you’re looking for.

As its name suggests, the Mother Lode is built to pack everything you need for travel without a trip to baggage claim. It’s a popular bag from the Colorado-based online retailer known for selling travel bags and accessories. If you’re a frequent traveler on a budget, you’ve probably come across the eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.