Originally Posted by
MAN Pax
This is a descendent of the Eagle Creek Hybrid Hauler, which has been around for a long time. This isn't a copy of the ebags MTLS.
This bag has its purpose as do the ebags. The "bathtub" design with the separate compartments is very useful for rugged travel (i.e., divide separate from clean) and the bottom coated material can be placed on wet, dirty surfaces while protecting the contents much better than the MTLS could. Finally this bag is materially lighter than the overweight (IMHO) MTLS. I have a MTLS a d find it frustratingly heavy for an unwheed bag (>4 pounds vs 2.6 for the Gear Hauler).
The MTLS is better for urban travel, while the HH would excel in a more rugged trip where you and or your bag is more likely to face the elements.
This bag also comes with Eagle Creek's No Matter What Warranty. If the eBags warranty is better, it would only be marginally so.