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
5
Beautiful design and functionality
on May 26, 2026
Posted by: DFC
Just new but seems to work well as a pack. I walked a heavy load of groceries back from the supermarket. Walking 3km. The adjustability and comfort achieved was excellent.the ability to fit different size objects was good. The load felt comfortable mainly centered on my hips. The fastening system a little intimidating but quickly cinched all closures looking forward to using this for over night hikes and general purpose travel. What I especially like about PD is the consistency in beauty quality and functionally throughout all their products and I own several.
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Customer Rating
5
Easy access to everything without any futzing
on May 18, 2026
Posted by: Hagenandeggs
from Tucson AZ
I bought this last month and I am thoroughly impressed. I've taken it backpacking, rock climbing, and two business trips. For all uses, it was so easy to access every part of it quickly and efficiently, much better than every other bag I have ever owned.
Got a rope hanging over the top of the bag? It stays secure throughout the hike, and stays in place when accessing the main part of the bag whether through top or the back panel, or even when getting into the center pocket.
Backpacking? I put my foam folding pad on top, and for every other bag I've ever had, that involved taking the padd off to get into the rest of the bag, but for this bag, it stayed in place while I accessed the center pocket for snacks, or the main compartment though the top or back panel. The trip was a basic overnighter so I was not packed to the gills, but I felt like I had plenty of room even with a 20 degree bag, two days of food, a tent strapped to the bottom, and other essentials.
Business trip? The bag fit a full suit with shoes, a PD wash pouch, a change of regular clothes, with a sweater over the top of the bag.
Catching a flight? The shoulder straps and waist belt had so much storage I was able to quickly stow my cell, wallet, earbuds, and sunglasses. I had my computer stowed in the center pocket, making it easy to put into a separate bin for TSA, as well as grab just before tossing the bag in the overhead compartment on the flight (which it fit splendidly).
I was so impressed with this bag that it prompted me to buy the 7l sling. I've only walked around with the sling for a day or so, but it seems very well designed and comfortable, especially since it attaches to the 45l bag's shoulder straps; I even fashioned it to the top of the bag like a "brain" for other backpacking bags, and excited to see how they perform when fully loaded.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best backpack I have ever owned
on May 11, 2026
Posted by: Hana
This is everything I have ever wanted in a backpack. It’s so functional! I love how large the side pocket for the water bottle is, bottles usually never fit properly. I also love the small pockets on the shoulder straps for a phone or wallet, and all the different attachment options on the backpack (for sleeping bag/smelly shoes/extra bag..).The pouch pocket is super practical for bulky items or things you want to access quickly. And honestly, the design is so beautiful that I’m going to use it not only for backpacking, but also for city trips, it is stylish.
Thank you for making my dream backpack come true!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Great features but not for hiking.
on May 4, 2026
Posted by: Kait
from Colorado Springs, CO
I bought this almost a year ago now. I do enjoy using this backpack however not for the intention on which I bought it for.
I purchased this to take on hiking adventures as advertised. Unfortunately this pack is not a good distance hiking pack as there is no actual strap to help spread the weight of the load taking some off the shoulders. For this reason, I do not hike more than two miles with this pack. And that depends even on the gear I’m bringing. I instead use a tradiditional pack to help distribute some of the weight off my hips and use a sled out camera cube.
The pack has very thoughtful elements so I do enjoy using it for road trips. But it’s unfortunate that I cannot use it for big hiking trips which is most of my photo excursions.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Comfortable
on May 4, 2026
Posted by: Ashley
The backpack looks elegant despite its outdoorsy design. What I value the most is that all straps can be adjusted to my liking so that the backpack feels like its made for my body proportions.
However, it scratches very easily and honestly, I expected it to fit more stuff given that it is 45 liters.
However, it scratches very easily and honestly, I expected it to fit more stuff given that it is 45 liters.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good backpack
on May 4, 2026
Posted by: Ashley
The backpack is comfortable and good looking, you can barely feel its weight. However, one thing to note is that it is easily prone to scratches.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable backpack
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: Lccc
from HK
Great outdoor backpack, traveling with photo gears
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
It’s not an outdoor bag. It’s an outdoor photo bag
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: Vladimir
from North Carolina
I have mixed feelings. I should say this is not an outdoor bag for hiking. It’s still behind Osprey or Deuter backpacks. Main compartment is easy accessible from the top and back. I like it. The front top pocket is useless for big items because the material is not stretchy. The same for small front pockets. They are good for keys and snacks but there’s no place to store a big box with sunglasses. It would be nice to have some sort of a top pocket for additional items.
I would not buy this bag for hiking. There are better brands.
BUT…
The bag is great for my outdoor photography adventures. I don’t want to carry a typical photo bag which has usually bad ventilation and feels bulky. This bag is for carrying photo tools all day long. Shoulder straps provide great support with heavy weight. But there is too much cushion which soaks water during rain. The idea of having special attachment points for a camera plate on both straps with two different heights is great. This is the main issue with typical outdoor bags because they don’t have good attachment points for the plate (straps are too wide). Over fit is for narrow shoulders, great for me, might be an issue for more muscular shoulders. Side bottle / tripod pockets are super deep and stretchy so they can fit 32oz Yeti bottles easily.
I tested the bag in 2 hours of rain and no leaks inside. Let’s see how the zipper insulation will look after one year.
I would not buy this bag for hiking. There are better brands.
BUT…
The bag is great for my outdoor photography adventures. I don’t want to carry a typical photo bag which has usually bad ventilation and feels bulky. This bag is for carrying photo tools all day long. Shoulder straps provide great support with heavy weight. But there is too much cushion which soaks water during rain. The idea of having special attachment points for a camera plate on both straps with two different heights is great. This is the main issue with typical outdoor bags because they don’t have good attachment points for the plate (straps are too wide). Over fit is for narrow shoulders, great for me, might be an issue for more muscular shoulders. Side bottle / tripod pockets are super deep and stretchy so they can fit 32oz Yeti bottles easily.
I tested the bag in 2 hours of rain and no leaks inside. Let’s see how the zipper insulation will look after one year.
My summary is 3 stars because it’s advertised as an outdoor backpack. Get this bag if you do long hikes with camera gear. Don’t get it for regular hiking adventures.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design