Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Average customer rating
4.4
(298 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 298 reviews
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
11
1 Star
9
88%of customers recommend this product.
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219 out of
250)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Customer Rating
4
A lot to like
on August 5, 2026
Posted by: 2Beers
from South Germany
Best Tripod Mount – Finally, a backpack with a tripod mount that’s actually functional. No blocked access or awkward positioning.
Lightweight & Spacious – 45L of volume without the bulk.
Bladder Placement – A bit tricky to access, typical for back-opening designs.
Main Compartment – Slightly limited access, but not a dealbreaker.
Lightweight & Spacious – 45L of volume without the bulk.
Bladder Placement – A bit tricky to access, typical for back-opening designs.
Main Compartment – Slightly limited access, but not a dealbreaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Good, hope it will last as long as I wish
on August 2, 2026
Posted by: agaka
The backpack is as convenient as it should be. It's really comfortable to carry heavy stuff. I use it with my Thule cube, that fits perfectly well. It's a little bit too long (I'm 156 cm), but it disturbs my neck just a little bit (in the travel backpack it's really annoying). The outer plastic material gets dirty quickly, but it's easy to clean. I hope the plastic won't break on the folds (w'll see in a year or later...)
I bought the backpack with a discount 40% and it was the good price.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for climbing photography!
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Deane
from Vermont
I absolutely love this thing! I'm a rock climber but also a photographer and this bag is perfect for doing both. I paired it with a medium photo cube, which secures my camera gear while leaving plenty of space for a harness, shoes, and rack. I can throw a rope on top and either a water bottle in a side pocket or camelback inside. When I'm not climbing/shooting I also do a fair amount of route development and I have plenty of space for a drill, brushes, etc.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best backpack so far
on July 28, 2026
Posted by: Lasse
from Göteborg, Sweden
I've tested a lot of different carrying solutions, but this one meets my needs best. I have 2xLumix S5II and four lenses + accessories. Still some room for water bottle, extra clothes etc. Carrying is easy for a day haik with the straps provided (I'm 190 cm). My only remark is the hip belt which could be better designed (snaplock instead of the "toy lock", easier way of tightening the belt, a bit wider and stiffer padding).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great for Organization
on July 27, 2026
Posted by: vpkirk
I got this to consolidate multiple bags of filming gear for two Cannon cameras. I have a medium and small packing cubes inside. I have multiple custom cases in the roll-top as well, and a large and normal size Peak tripod on each side. It has made transporting gear much easier!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
on July 25, 2026
Posted by: owen
It would be great if there were a steel structure.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great Commuter Backpack
on July 24, 2026
Posted by: Twenty1PilotFan
from Chicago
I have had this for about 5 weeks now. I love the look of it and storage space. It is a little bit difficult to use all the features but overall it is the most comfortable day to day commuter pack I have ever had.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great 25l pack, but strange bladder routing
on July 23, 2026
Posted by: Paul Bakker
I have the 25l version and use it primarily for day hikes. There is a lot to like.
- It's very comfortable to wear
- The side pockets are very deep and work great for 1.5l water bottles
- The open/close mechanism of the "flap" is very easy to use (once you figure it out)
- The flap is a great place to stow jackets etc. that you need easy access to
- The (phone) pocket on the front of the shoulder strap is great
- Attachment points for straps
- It's very comfortable to wear
- The side pockets are very deep and work great for 1.5l water bottles
- The open/close mechanism of the "flap" is very easy to use (once you figure it out)
- The flap is a great place to stow jackets etc. that you need easy access to
- The (phone) pocket on the front of the shoulder strap is great
- Attachment points for straps
The one strange miss is the routing for the water bladder. I have tried several bladders, and all of them are designed to route the hose upwards. The bag is designed to route the hose downwards, which doesn't work with any of the bladders I have. This setup seems really unnecessary complicated, and I end up just not using the hose routing. It still works fine with a bladder, but it's still a strange miss in the design.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design