Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Duffel 65L - Sage
Average customer rating
4.8
(341 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 341 reviews
5 Stars
275
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
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1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Duffel 65L - Sage
Customer Rating
4
Great bag, but with some small annoyances
on January 12, 2024
Posted by: Sam
Having used this bag for a few trips now, I can say that I do think its a great duffel, but theres a few small things that a "v2" would greatly benefit from: many of which are mentioned elsewhere but more info is always good.
The Good:
Using this bag with Peak design's packing cubes works fantastically well. Whether packing clothes in it or some hardware, they really do make packing this thing a breeze, and even without them the size of the bag and the generous side pockets make it really flexible. The shoulder strap padding is far more comfortable than other bags I've owned, and the big handles on either end also add a lot of easy maneuvering on planes/overheads.
Using this bag with Peak design's packing cubes works fantastically well. Whether packing clothes in it or some hardware, they really do make packing this thing a breeze, and even without them the size of the bag and the generous side pockets make it really flexible. The shoulder strap padding is far more comfortable than other bags I've owned, and the big handles on either end also add a lot of easy maneuvering on planes/overheads.
The Not so good:
The side handles are, for me, a total miss and borderline terrible. The magnetic hold on these simply do not do anything to hold them together to the point of thinking they had forgotten to put magnets in mine. I understand from other design choices that hook and loop isn't Peak designs favorite approach, but the magnets just do not work to combine these into a single handle. No matter what angle They're gripped at, when lifting the bag they WANT to come apart. They are also just not comfortable at all as backpack straps, something that is an advertised secondary option. Its nice that this was considered, but the design of the strap itself just isn't comfortable for this. The lack of adjustment makes getting the straps on your shoulders annoying, and they're too thin to distribute weight well and just feel like they're digging in.
The side handles are, for me, a total miss and borderline terrible. The magnetic hold on these simply do not do anything to hold them together to the point of thinking they had forgotten to put magnets in mine. I understand from other design choices that hook and loop isn't Peak designs favorite approach, but the magnets just do not work to combine these into a single handle. No matter what angle They're gripped at, when lifting the bag they WANT to come apart. They are also just not comfortable at all as backpack straps, something that is an advertised secondary option. Its nice that this was considered, but the design of the strap itself just isn't comfortable for this. The lack of adjustment makes getting the straps on your shoulders annoying, and they're too thin to distribute weight well and just feel like they're digging in.
That being said, the attachment mechanism for the bag, with multiple options to attach to, is a great design choice, and I cant help but feel would be even better with a good handle. Its a very addressable issue, and either a "backpack" set of straps or just a better set of handles would go a long way to improving them (and easy to retrofit due to the design!)
The only "missing" feature on this bag, given its size and use case, is a way to easily pass a roller bag handle through and keep the duffel on top while on the move. you can kind of do this with the grab handles, but the one closest to the roller bag handle is too loose to really hold the bag in place like this, and the farther handle need to be yanked to get it over the roller bag handle. Its secure at that point, but also doesnt sit flat on the roller bag like that.
Overall: if you're looking for a smaller duffel, its still a pretty good bag, but its held back from being a GREAT bag because of how bad the handles are to use. They've tried to design them to be clever, which is a huge part of what makes peak design's gear nice, but I can't help but think this desire to be clever has negatively impacted the usability.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing duffel, top quality
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Berlin MC
from Berlin
Im using mine as a gym bag and a weekender. It made out of top quality materials and feels very durable. It’s also designed very well and I find it easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best christmas gift in a while
on December 23, 2023
Posted by: bigpouppa
from Toronto Canada
This is my go to weekender / in the city backpack whenever I have to head into work (usually wfh). It's honestly such a great bag with solid organization. I have the 45L travel backpack but it's almost overkill sometimes for just a 1-2 day overnight trip. I will always opt for this Travel Duffel for almost every situation unless i'm going somewhere for 3+ days. I wish the magnet in the handles were stronger, but other than that it is a 10/10 for me and if this every gets lost or damaged, I will be buying it again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best duffel I’ve ever owned!
on December 21, 2023
Posted by: Tim
from Albuquerque, NM
I purchased this to replace an old North Face duffel. The layout and external and internal pocket design make it incredibly useful compared to a simple wide mouth duffle. This along with my Peak Design 45 liter travel backpack is all I need for efficient travel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing travel bag!
on December 15, 2023
Posted by: Steve
from San Jose, California
I bought this travel bag for my birthday as I wanted a carry on with no wheels. This bag is so well made and has a great look. The pockets are perfectly sized. I received a lot of compliments on my recent travels.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Continuez à innover...
on December 14, 2023
Posted by: VL
Merci,
continuez à innover...
comment améliorer le portage en sac à dos ?
continuez à innover...
comment améliorer le portage en sac à dos ?
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great product!
on December 13, 2023
Posted by: Fliberat
from Rome
I bought this bag a month ago and I'm using it ever since. Well designed and robust. Really satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for on location photography
on December 9, 2023
Posted by: DesignerDawn
from Caroline County VA
! I bought this bag on Black Friday along with the packing cube. Right out of the box I put all of my gear snuggly inside both cubes. Two Sony bodies, 2 long lenses, 2 primes, flash. I even had room for two soft cable bags. I love the green color. It goes with my other Peak Design bag, straps, and tote.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design