If you're a frequent traveler on a budget, you've probably come across the eBags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible. It's a popular bag from the Colorado-based online retailer known for selling travel bags and accessories. As its name suggests, the Mother Lode is built to pack everything you need for travel without a trip to baggage claim. And, eBags boasts, it "packs like a suitcase, carries like a backpack." Backpack. Ideal for daily use or travel, this backpack offers ample space and comfort.