Samsonite

Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Samsonite says usable as personal bag for most airlines

Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Capacity: 32 L
Weight: 3.2 lb
Last reviewed: 2026-05-28

Audited dimensions

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Audited dimensions

Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
Dimension confidence: high
Primary source: manufacturer

Fit by airline

Airline fit results

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Fit proof

0.5 in tightest spare room

Fits

Fits. length spare room 1.9 inches, width spare room 0.5 inches, depth spare room 2.3 inches.

Rendered to scale

Fits. Tightest spare room: 0.5 in.

Height

Spare room +1.9 in

Bag 19.8 in / Rule 21.7 in

Width

Spare room +0.5 in

Bag 13.3 in / Rule 13.8 in

Depth

Spare room +2.3 in

Bag 7.5 in / Rule 9.8 in

Data status

Audited dimensionsSource-linked rule

Rendered from the dimensions shown here. Airline staff and packed shape can still affect the real-world outcome.

Fit is rendered from verified dimensions using a shape profile.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 0.5 in, depth 2.3 in.

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Personal item

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Does not fit

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack is larger than the published personal-item dimensions. Pick a smaller alternative for this airline rule.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in
Risk: 78/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length -2.1 in, width 0.5 in, depth 0.4 in.

Main issue: length by 2.1 in.

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Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 2.4 in, depth 1.6 in.

Bag page Fit page

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 2.4 in, depth 1.6 in.

Bag page Fit page

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 0.5 in, depth 2.3 in.

Bag page Fit page

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 0.5 in, depth 2.3 in.

Bag page Fit page

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length 1.9 in, width 0.5 in, depth 2.3 in.

Bag page Fit page

Carry-on

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack

Fits

Samsonite Mother Lode Jr Travel Backpack fits the published carry-on dimensions for this rule. Still measure the packed bag, including handles and wheels.

Bag: 19.8 x 13.3 x 7.5 in
Rule: 22 x 14 x 9 in
Risk: 8/100
Confidence: high

Margins: length 2.2 in, width 0.7 in, depth 1.5 in.

Bag page Fit page