Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(276 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 276 reviews
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
11
1 Star
10
87%of customers recommend this product.
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202 out of
232)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
My favorite bag!
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: InjuredAnimal
from Los Angeles, CA
It looks and feels great. It’s lightweight and supportive. It’s been perfect for day hikes while my camera, lenses, and other items I take along with me. Highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Three things I wish Peak Design would do different
on July 18, 2025
Posted by: Ben
from Denver
Luggage handle pass through, camera cube and side handle. Those are the three things I really wish was different in this backpack.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I love the backpack in its white color. I love that Peak Design finally made the straps work and it doesn’t hurt my shoulders. The new hip belt is also greatly improved from my 45L travel backpack. I’m a huge fan of Peak Design and I’m only giving a 1 star review to get your attention. This backpack is great for everyday outdoor photography. I just wish someone inside Peak Design will ask the old question: if it’s not broken, why fix it?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: Rool
from Minnesota, MN
I bought this duing the kickstart. I has been my go to backpack for motorcycling;
I love that I can use the side loops to securly hold my waterbottle and prevent it from going forward.
Also love that with the adaptable space I can bring an extra visor.
I love that I can use the side loops to securly hold my waterbottle and prevent it from going forward.
Also love that with the adaptable space I can bring an extra visor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable, durable and complex bag
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: mbcreative
from Oxford, England
I love this bag! I bought it for backpacking around Central Asia as a daypack that would also fit my FX3 kit and also as a cabin bag for the plane. It’s had plenty of scuffs and scrapes already (I’m two weeks into the trip) but it just bounces back. The mass of pockets is great for organisation. But when I first got the bag I fully ‘lost’ something because I forgot that those pockets existed! In hindsight sight I think I’d have been fine with the 25L but that’s my fault. I would definitely recommend it if you want something rugged, versatile and with plenty of organisation :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A great friend for Camping
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: echo
from Basel
I bought this bag two travels ago and think it's great!
I was a little critical, because of some opinions saying it's overengineered. But I think, it's not!
It'd perfectly flexible for my multipurpose use: Transporting a chainsaw is as easy as mounting a tent. Using it for collecting wood is as good as for protecting my laptop.
It's easy to clean, also Inside.
I was a little critical, because of some opinions saying it's overengineered. But I think, it's not!
It'd perfectly flexible for my multipurpose use: Transporting a chainsaw is as easy as mounting a tent. Using it for collecting wood is as good as for protecting my laptop.
It's easy to clean, also Inside.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Bag
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: Lolo Joe
from Las vegas
Just traveled with this bag, used it as a personal time to go with Peak Design Roller. This may be my everyday pack. I love the access to everything. Was comfortable and easy to hike with! Absolutely love this bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Most comfortable 25L backpack ever
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: erick3e
from los Angeles
This is THE most comfortable backpack I have ever used. I have now taken it on multiple trips where I'm walking 12 hours per day for several days carrying FF camera+2lenses+ jacket +tripod+water, and souvenirs+accessories. With the belt strap attachment, weight distribution is perfect.
The first couple of days, it took a while to get used to the strigngs and all the different ways to carry it, and it was a bit much. But by the 3rd day, I could open and close the bag with 1 hand, and the pull tab is really handy. The YouTube guide is a MUST to use this bag properly.
The first couple of days, it took a while to get used to the strigngs and all the different ways to carry it, and it was a bit much. But by the 3rd day, I could open and close the bag with 1 hand, and the pull tab is really handy. The YouTube guide is a MUST to use this bag properly.
The one thing to watch out for is the zippers should be on the down position. When I had left it at the top and was hiking, it started to open and I had to take it off and lay it down to prevent stuff from falling. After that, I put the zippers down and I has not happened again.
I own several backpacks from Osprey, PD, Gregory, Thule. etc. and between 18 and 36L, this PD 25L backpack is THE most comfortable and easy to carry backpack over used.
I own several backpacks from Osprey, PD, Gregory, Thule. etc. and between 18 and 36L, this PD 25L backpack is THE most comfortable and easy to carry backpack over used.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I swear it’s bigger than the 40L
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: JamesW
from Baltimore
I bought this on kickstarter, and love it. It’s a perfect size for day hikes. I being a canon 100-500 lens, and a few other things, and this fits my personal items very well! I brought it as a carry on for a birding trip and it honestly did just as well as my travel bag. This system is perfect for adding on and attaching items to the outside, which made it excellent as a versatile do anything kind of bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design