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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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Customer Rating
4
Great bag, a couple misses.
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: Fendy
from San Mateo, CA
So far I am pretty happy with this bag. I’ve taken it on one trip and several hikes. As others have noted, the water bladder compartment lacks a solid way to hold the bladder in place, but I’m finding some work arounds. I find the rest of the compartments to be well designed and versatile. The exterior TPU coating is a little delicate, I already have circle mark on the exterior for putting my watch in there on a brief outing. So the quick wear on that exterior coating and the bladder are the main reason to ding a star. I got it at a decent deal - the peak design “don’t tell Dave” sale and my Amex offer - so overall I am pretty happy. For me it will be a travel backpack that I can turn into a hiking pack when I get there. We’ll see how it holds up on an upcoming Norway trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Works for EDC, 45L
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: jkim
I bought the 45L for EDC. While it is heavier than my case logic backpack, the hip straps feel great and take most of the load, quick access pouch is easy to access, and I put my quick access items in the pouches so I usually open the main compartment once or twice a day.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Highly recommended
on July 11, 2026
Posted by: iamtienng
from Amsterdam
Just took the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L on my Dolomites hiking trip, and it exceeded every expectation.
Everything about the design just makes sense. Every compartment is easy to access without unpacking the entire bag, which made switching between hiking and photography effortless. My camera, tripod, layers, snacks, and other essentials were always exactly where I expected them to be.
It's comfortable to carry all day, well-balanced, and thoughtfully designed for people who actually spend time outdoors. Easily one of the best gear purchases I've made. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Incredible backpack
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: Andy Magicman
from Essex UK
I’ve owned a lot of camera bags over the years, and the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack is easily one of the best I’ve used.
The build quality is exceptional. Every zip, buckle and handle feels solid, and it’s clear this bag has been designed to withstand years of heavy use. Despite its generous capacity, it remains comfortable to carry thanks to the well-padded shoulder straps and excellent weight distribution.
As a photographer, the flexibility is what really stands out. The expandable design gives me plenty of room for camera bodies, lenses, accessories and even clothing when I’m travelling. Everything has its place, and the layout makes it quick and easy to access my gear without having to unpack the whole bag.
The attention to detail is outstanding. Hidden pockets, weather-resistant materials, multiple access points and thoughtful organisation all make a real difference when you’re working on location. It also looks smart enough to take anywhere, whether that’s a corporate event, an airport or a wedding.
What impresses me most is how versatile it is. It’s equally at home as a carry-on travel bag, a camera backpack or an everyday work bag. It has replaced several other bags I used to own.
It’s certainly an investment, but in my opinion it’s worth every penny. If you’re looking for a premium backpack that combines outstanding quality, clever design and incredible versatility, I can’t recommend the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack highly enough.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic outdoor backpack – highly recommended wi
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: Chris
from Luxembourg
I have been using the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L for a good month now, and it is an absolutely superb bag. However, I want to emphasize that to get the most out of it, it is best used in combination with the Peak Design Camera Cube (Smedium). With that insert, the organization and protection are flawless.
I’ve recently taken this bag on several 20km hikes, and it carried the load exceptionally well. For these trips, I comfortably packed a significant amount of heavy gear:
Camera Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, 24-70mm lens, 70-200mm lens, and a DJI Mini 3 Pro with spare batteries.
Hiking Essentials: Plenty of food and water, a spare t-shirt, and a first aid kit.
Exterior: Trekking poles attached easily to the outside of the pack.
Even fully loaded for a long day on the trails, the backpack remained very comfortable to carry. If you are a photographer looking for a reliable, spacious, and durable daypack for demanding hikes, I highly recommend this setup!
I’ve recently taken this bag on several 20km hikes, and it carried the load exceptionally well. For these trips, I comfortably packed a significant amount of heavy gear:
Camera Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, 24-70mm lens, 70-200mm lens, and a DJI Mini 3 Pro with spare batteries.
Hiking Essentials: Plenty of food and water, a spare t-shirt, and a first aid kit.
Exterior: Trekking poles attached easily to the outside of the pack.
Even fully loaded for a long day on the trails, the backpack remained very comfortable to carry. If you are a photographer looking for a reliable, spacious, and durable daypack for demanding hikes, I highly recommend this setup!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for outdoor activities!
on July 10, 2026
Posted by: Sämi
from Switzerland
Perfect for outdoor activities. Light, great to organise the gears and flexible to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag
on July 8, 2026
Posted by: Looks good
I really like it - the panel closure mechanism is much better than I expected
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed, BIG miss on fitting camera cubes
on July 8, 2026
Posted by: MountainPhotography22
from Santa Barbara, CA
First and foremost, it's a tech bag that has some rugged / outdoorsy exterior features, not an outdoor bag that fits tech (which is what marketing is claiming). It's my go-to pack for going to the park or transporting my tech gear when camping, but the idea that this could withstand rock climbing, backpacking or serious outdoor use doesn't resonate. I'm happy I didn't purchase the 45 liter for an upcoming long distance hut-to-hut hike.
Outside material got marked up just in the very first car ride, and I have concerns about the longevity of the drawstring closure / opening system, so I purposely try to avoid opening it unnecessarily to reduce wear.
To add insult, I recently bought a small v2 camera cube specifically to fit into PD travel backpacks, as my current v1 doesn't fit. I saw the claims this bag fits PD cubes and was excited to have a piece that worked seamlessly - turns out it fits ONLY a smedium and an extra small, and does NOT fit a small. Marketing cleverly obscured that. Totally against the ethos of what I thought PD was trying to do - I feel deceived by their advertising.
Longtime PD buyer with lots of happy products. I'm sure this will do fine for some use cases, but don't buy the marketing that it's a do-everything bag.
Price point is not justified.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design