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
2
Fits a lot of camera stuff, not much else good
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Bryce
from Seattle, WA
I love the size of this bag. I carry long lenses with me regularly and for most bags, that would take up the entire space. In this, I can fit both my full camera and drone setup so I no longer have to carry two separate bags. I’m rating it two stars though because the usage of space on the outside of the bag and the space inside the bag but outside of my large camera cube. The mockup images said there’d be room for their small packing cube bags inside the bag with the large camera cube, but I haven’t found that to be true. In order to roll up the bag even a single time so that the opening isn’t exposed, you completely eliminate that space. And speaking of the opening, why doesn’t it close??? It’s literally called an outdoor bag, but you can’t even close it completely to keep the outdoors out?? As for the usage of space on the outside, none of the pockets open enough to fit much of anything and all the random straps have no explanation as to how they’re used. Took my five minutes just to figure out the pull tab to loosen the outer shell part, which is entirely useless anyway because it’s the only part of the bag that seems at all ‘outdoorsy’. If that outer shell covered the entire bag, it be perfectly happy calling this an outdoor bag and have no complaints because I’d be sacrificing the outer spaces for the full protective coverage. But it’s not and the space still isn’t used well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesome bag
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: PB12IN
from Australia
I picked this one up as part of the kickstarter and am very pleased. It’s turned into my go to camera hiking pack and does the job really well.
I was a little nervous about the roll top prior to getting it, but it’s actually really good. I mostly access the main compartment via the zip back, and then just use the top access for throwing in loose items and for quick access, so it’s kind of the best of both worlds.
I’ve pared this with a smedium cube and can comfortable carry
a body + 70-200 + 24-70 + 16-35 and my beloved 35 F1.4 prime and have room for snacks, water and medkit.
a body + 70-200 + 24-70 + 16-35 and my beloved 35 F1.4 prime and have room for snacks, water and medkit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag, sleek design.
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Dean
from Melbourne, Australia
I bought this on Kickstarter and didn’t do as much research as I usually do into my purchases. Glad to say I was pleasantly surprised and I love this bag and the thought that went behind it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Hauling beast
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Los Angeles
I’ve used it mostly for hauling gear to events so far and it does this very well. I’m happy I can fit two bodies, a 400 and a couple other lenses in the L camera cube and still have room for a jacket and other accessories in the backpack. The straps make carrying the weight easier. It’s robust and thus far has not shown any signs of wear and tear.
Not quite ideal is the gap between the open camera cube and the backpack. I’ve had stuff disappear into other parts of the backpack. The opening cord mechanism took me some time to reliable open and it’s tricky if you try to do it with one hand. Also I’m so used to my side handles from the every day backpack that I miss those on this one.
It’s not a 100% perfect pack but I’m happy with it and have yet to explore its full potential when on and outdoorsy trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great attention to detail
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Caspian
from NZ
I bought this to replace an old DaKine day pack that I have loved since day one. But it’s seen better days. Gotta say, this Peak bag is even better build quality and I’m pretty sure I will ever need another bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features and so beautiful!!!
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: dprovinciani
from Cordoba, Arg
I bought a 2l and 7l sling, a s-medium camera cube, and ultra-light packing cubes. This setup perfectly organizes my hiking gear.
- While hiking, I attach the 2l sling to my chest and the 7l to my backpack.
- After setting up the tent, I carry only the 7l sling, which holds my Sony a7c, travel tripod, and other photography gear.
- After setting up the tent, I carry only the 7l sling, which holds my Sony a7c, travel tripod, and other photography gear.
This modular system keeps me organized and prevents me from carrying unnecessary stuff. It’s fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Overall great bag
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Kevin
from Vancouver, BC
Really spacious big for cameras and there is lots of storage.
A couple of improvement ideas:
1. Top sheet is easily scratched. Went for one trip and the top section is already scratched in multiple areas. In some conners where the top fabric is bent, the edge is also wearing out. The quality in much poorer than I expected.
1. Top sheet is easily scratched. Went for one trip and the top section is already scratched in multiple areas. In some conners where the top fabric is bent, the edge is also wearing out. The quality in much poorer than I expected.
2. The bag emphasizes on light weight, which makes the bag easily collapse. I have a medium size cube with it and every time I open it, the frame of the bag falls and collapses to the ground. I have to spend time pulling it back and zipper it. Not big a deal, but definitely a hassle.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
It’s good!
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: M Moon
from SF Bay Area
Grabbed this on Kickstarter. Feel like smaller pockets are missing. Trying to modularize with the small Peak bags with the various cord attachments but not finding the right balance or placement for me. It’s a beautiful bag and I think it will improve with more use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design