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Hint: she packs light with this versatile two-in-one bag.

After four continents and decades of wear, she finally decided to upgrade.

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I even love how this bag looks more like a backpack than my other one did.

Travel + Leisure / Kristy Alpert

Why does my frequent flier mom trust a rolling backpack?

The eBags backpack has plenty of other smart features she loves, too.

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Versatility has always been key to how our family travels, she told me.

Which is why I love this bag so much.

You dont know its a backpack, for one.

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Travel + Leisure / Kristy Alpert

As aprofessional travel writernow, I see the genius in my moms packing skills and travel style.

Ive even used my robe as a pillow and my coat as a blanket.

it was my mom that taught me everything I know about packing.

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