Bought this a few weeks ago. Took it on its first trip through 4 airports. Love the look, love the durability, love the pockets. Shoulder strap is ok, not my favorite.
But… The handles are terrible. Magnets?? The magnets aren’t strong enough, why are they even there? The weird seam on the handles make them too awkward to hold. I never used them, so I just took them off. The end grab handle ended up being my favorite way to carry on and off the plane.
I wish there was an alternate handle we could buy, they are detachable after all.
I bought this about a month ago. It is absolutely fabulous. For me it has the perfect size to fit all my clothes or all my things I need for my shift as a paramedic.
You might expect glowing report from a satisfied customer over here in the UK? Or you could get ready for a comment on the complacent videos by the company. However you get what the design and manufacture of this super travel bag deserve. Glowing praise for the design and ergonomics, delight with the fabric that is light yet strong, clever thoughts of security. Yes this product, like all of PD products is far from cheap, but loads of value make up for the high cost. When a cheap product fails you remember exactly how much you wasted. When an expensive product works well, you consider it good value. QED.
Bought it December 2019, and it instantly became my most used bag. It's very, very versatile. I use it to the gym / svimming pool several days per week, and as hand luggage when traveling. I even carry my assembled underwater camera gear in it, that works very well and doesn't scream "CAMERA GEAR" on busy piers. It has taken a lot of beating, and still looks good after more than three years.
I’m a huge fan of this travel bag that can hold a lot of my gear. The pockets along the side and inside of the bag are great for sorting and holding my stuff.
For reference I got the 35L. Absolutely great duffel that compliments all my other PD bags. Quality and materials are great. Plenty of storage and flexibility.
My only gripe is the handles. I expected a little more padding, and for the magnets to be stronger. If you’re not using the shoulder strap (which is very comfortable) it can be a little uncomfortable to carry. The handles are just a little firm and can dig into your hand.
But that’s my only gripe. It’s my go to weekend bag, and I’m really happy with it. Unapologetically Peak Design, and that’s what makes it great.
Gorgeous bag, hate the handles and magnet concept.
on June 17, 2023
Posted by: QRS10
from Washington, DC
By far, this is the best looking duffel I've seen out there. Outside pockets are great, main capacity is...a duffel...wide open for loading however you see fit, material and craftsmanship live up to the PD reputation. Big gripe with this bag is that the magnets do not work at all to either keep the handles together or to keep the bag's top corners pinned down as advertised. Biggest grip with this bag is that the handles are oriented so that they sit on their edges in the hand. This was done so that the magnets could keep the handles together, but the magnets don't work and the handles, in that orientation, are senselessly uncomfortable and awkward in the hand. Even if the handles weren't in this orientation, the leather is still very stiff and uncomfortable for hand carry. I don't carry duffels in backpack mode, but I can't imagine these handles are doing anybody any favors in that mode either. This bag needs a redesign quick, fast, and in a hurry.