[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The bag is exactly what I needed and the quality is fantastic. I would recommend this product and any of peak design products with no hesitation.
Still a great bag, needs more organization pockets
on September 10, 2026
Posted by: Matt
I upgraded my OG Everyday Backpack 30L to the 30L kelp bag and I love it. The color is amazing and I enjoy the chunkier zip pull on the laptop compartment (my previous one frayed).
My only complaint is that it doesn’t sit up right on its own as easily as my previous bag did, but I’m still trying to figure out whether that’s because I haven’t truly broken it in yet or if the flex fold dividers are pulling it forward.
As others have mentioned, the interior pockets on both sides were better on the OG. I do like how I can open the main compartment and reach into the top half pocket on either side, but I wish it kept all of the small organizational pockets for things like batteries, SD cards and other small items.
very good quality, good looking, very detailed functions in all details. I use it more like a business trip backpack vs a professional camera bag, still works for me perfectly.
Bought this pack before trekking up to Churchill, Manitoba for some beluga and bear photography and was pleasantly surprised to find I could the majority of my underwater housing and photography gear inside it! With super restrictive carry-on rules for the flight, it was a massive relief to be able to fit so much in one pack. Love the handles, especially the side! Love, love, love the magnets, especially the ones on the back to capture the shoulder straps (such a pet-peeve of mine). I didn't ever try the V1 which sounds like it may have a few features I would have preferred (wider opening sides) but as a first time to the Everyday, I was happy! My only complaints/suggestions are: I'd prefer a luggage strap that would allow for the pack to sit vertically, rather than horizontal (specific to how I'd like to store my Ikelite housing); a zipper that opens a tad more on the laptop sleeve (I found my hand was super sore after a travel day of squeezing through the narrow top opening); deeper inside pouches on the sides.