very good quality, good looking, very detailed functions in all details. I use it more like a business trip backpack vs a professional camera bag, still works for me perfectly.
Bought this pack before trekking up to Churchill, Manitoba for some beluga and bear photography and was pleasantly surprised to find I could the majority of my underwater housing and photography gear inside it! With super restrictive carry-on rules for the flight, it was a massive relief to be able to fit so much in one pack. Love the handles, especially the side! Love, love, love the magnets, especially the ones on the back to capture the shoulder straps (such a pet-peeve of mine). I didn't ever try the V1 which sounds like it may have a few features I would have preferred (wider opening sides) but as a first time to the Everyday, I was happy! My only complaints/suggestions are: I'd prefer a luggage strap that would allow for the pack to sit vertically, rather than horizontal (specific to how I'd like to store my Ikelite housing); a zipper that opens a tad more on the laptop sleeve (I found my hand was super sore after a travel day of squeezing through the narrow top opening); deeper inside pouches on the sides.
Decade-Proven Everyday Bag for Hobby Photographers
on August 12, 2026
Posted by: AManWithACamera
I have two of these backpacks, having gotten my first one about ten years ago. I use for my camera gear and other things when traveling or just when carrying my camera somewhere. Incredibly useful, well thought and laid out. I highly recommend this and other PD products, some of which I also own.
I’ve owned the Peak Design Everyday Backpack (20L) for about ten years, (it was actually purchased for me as a gift) and it’s still my go-to bag for both dedicated photography outings and travel with camera gear mixed in with everyday travel items. The FlexFold dividers are the standout feature for me — their origami-style folding design lets me customize the interior layout exactly to fit my lenses and bodies, and reconfigure it in seconds when my gear changes. The dual side-access UltraZips with their internal and external pockets are genuinely well thought out, giving me quick access to small items without opening the whole bag. The dedicated laptop sleeve makes this bag versatile enough for work trips, not just camera outings, and it still looks sharp and professional enough to carry into an office or for work travel. After a decade of regular use — including plenty of travel — the build quality has held up impressively, showing just how durable Peak Design’s materials and construction really are. I also pair mine with the Peak Design Capture Clip, which attaches to the shoulder strap for quick, hands-free camera access on the go, and it’s a perfect complement to the countless small, thoughtful details built into this bag.
Kinda of happy with it. The overall design and detailed function is very good. The design is primarily for horizontal side loading for cameras and lenses. It doesn’t work as well as it should for long 600mm plus a 400mm lens that must to be packed vertically with additional 120mm zoom lens, large camera, and accessories. Bought the tech pack with it for additional accessory space. Tech pack didn’t come with straps to attach to outside of the 30L bag. That was also confusing.
It's an ok "edc" bag if you aren't actually wearing it. Good for use in the USA where you can throw it in the car and carry it around, but it's actually an awful edc bag due to the size and weight. Its definitely just a camera storage bag with how bulky and padded it is. Was really awful for daily use in japan and I honestly really regret getting it.
Great quality, design and feature richness (typical for Peak Design, the name is in the product). I think this is the ideal bag for city trips with camera equipment. Side access really shines here since one does not always want to put down the backpack onto city grounds. I additionally got the 20L version to have some variety in terms of packing volume, depending on the length and type of trip.
I would not take this is a hiking/outdoor bag - although I have read a lot of reviews where people do this - as it is a rather "elegant" bag. The straps do not provide the necessary cushioning and safety that real hiking bags do. But who am I to judge, for hiking, I anyway have my Outdoor BPs 25L+45L. For some light grassland walks on holiday, the EBP should suffice.
Minus one star because the zippers of the side flaps tend to not run smoothly, which degrades the user experience, but maybe I just need to pack differently. The Flex Dividers also could be a little bit stiffer. If one has a heavier camera-lens-combo, like I do with my Canon R8 + 24-70mm 2.8L, they tend to really "sink in".
But all in all, a really solid backpack that I like to use since it looks good, protects expensive camera gear well and simply is a product that people have put thought into.