Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Average customer rating
4.3
(272 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 272 reviews
5 Stars
169
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
11
1 Star
10
87%of customers recommend this product.
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199 out of
229)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Customer Rating
4
ALMOST perfect!
on July 28, 2025
Posted by: Torin
from Seattle, WA
I just used my outdoor backpack for the first time today and I have to say, I’m REALLY stoked about it. I do mostly 4x5 large format photography and finding a bag that fits that niche, plus has solid features for hiking, has been tough. This bag with the smedium camera cube is exactly the right size for me; my Intrepid 4x5 fits folded above the cube, all of the other odds and ends fit perfectly inside the cube (including two lenses with shutters attached), and my tripod sits really comfortably in the deep side pockets, AND there’s still space for my water bladder. The harness is comfortable and solid and the materials, hardware, everything feels super premium and built to last. The pockets in the harness are really nifty and nicely fit a capture clip, and the white colorway is super clean too, even when it’s dirty
BUT. The sternum straps, omg. PD is huge on their cow hitches and ropey attachment mechanisms but it does NOT work well here. Catching those two little flat plastic clips on the piping in just the right spot can be tricky, especially when moving. It makes getting into/out of the harness a significant enough chore that I found myself avoiding taking it off whenever possible. I really wish it was just a clip like every other backpack. I’m hoping that they release a drop-in replacement since the whole thing’s modular anyway
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: A303
25L outdoor backpack is my favorite now. PD quality always amazes me and how other PD products incorporates with each other. Recently had time to go on an easy hiking trip and it was just PERFECT for the occasion. Carried a camera, drone, insta360, tripod, snacks and water bottle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Disappointing For How Good It Is
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: Mmorellish
from Western North Carolina
The 25 liter backpack is so close to being my favorite pack ever for every day/travel/light adventure but the number of near misses is infuriating. The packs design has the feel of a battle between feature richness and a total minimalism where I am not sure either side succeeded. It seems like a few small additional features would have perfected this already decently heavy backpack. There is no hip belt (insane to ask for MORE money as an add on), there's no way for it to secure to the handle of a roller bag, the bladder compartment is almost completely unusable, the zippered pockets on the back panel could have been better layered to allow for storage of things like note pads, and absolutely no internal organization built in (not even a zipper pocket for pens or sunglasses). Other than that the pack is feature rich, easy to use, and carries a load very well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Solid Hiking Bag
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Jeff
from Charlotte, NC
Bought this one a few weeks ago and finally put it to use and I must say it’s a terrific bag for hiking. Packs nicely and it’s the most comfy PD bag I’ve tried. Fits me like a glove (I’m 5’5” and the adjustments recommended were great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My favorite bag!
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: InjuredAnimal
from Los Angeles, CA
It looks and feels great. It’s lightweight and supportive. It’s been perfect for day hikes while my camera, lenses, and other items I take along with me. Highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Three things I wish Peak Design would do different
on July 18, 2025
Posted by: Ben
from Denver
Luggage handle pass through, camera cube and side handle. Those are the three things I really wish was different in this backpack.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I love the backpack in its white color. I love that Peak Design finally made the straps work and it doesn’t hurt my shoulders. The new hip belt is also greatly improved from my 45L travel backpack. I’m a huge fan of Peak Design and I’m only giving a 1 star review to get your attention. This backpack is great for everyday outdoor photography. I just wish someone inside Peak Design will ask the old question: if it’s not broken, why fix it?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: Rool
from Minnesota, MN
I bought this duing the kickstart. I has been my go to backpack for motorcycling;
I love that I can use the side loops to securly hold my waterbottle and prevent it from going forward.
Also love that with the adaptable space I can bring an extra visor.
I love that I can use the side loops to securly hold my waterbottle and prevent it from going forward.
Also love that with the adaptable space I can bring an extra visor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable, durable and complex bag
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: mbcreative
from Oxford, England
I love this bag! I bought it for backpacking around Central Asia as a daypack that would also fit my FX3 kit and also as a cabin bag for the plane. It’s had plenty of scuffs and scrapes already (I’m two weeks into the trip) but it just bounces back. The mass of pockets is great for organisation. But when I first got the bag I fully ‘lost’ something because I forgot that those pockets existed! In hindsight sight I think I’d have been fine with the 25L but that’s my fault. I would definitely recommend it if you want something rugged, versatile and with plenty of organisation :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design