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
4
Amazing
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: PGPetty
from Ashburn VA
I’m using mine as a work laptop bag, a bag for hiking & biking treks, and with a Smedium Camera bag as a full on camera bag with space for other stuff. Super protection and easy to use. I’d give it 5 stars but I think the price is high, especially since you’re going to need accessories for lots of use cases.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I’m not sure how I would have survived without it
on December 11, 2024
Posted by: Yossarian
from Berkeley Ca
I’m just wrapping up a trip in Patagonia and I’m so thankful I bought this bag in the SF store the week before. I’m not a conditioned hiker but somehow I managed 20 miles with 30lbs on my back, including a brutal 1000 elevation gain in the last hour. This pack held me in the right way, balanced the load, and was soft on the contact points. Don’t get me wrong, I hurt, but I probably would not have finished the hike with a lesser bag and holy hell was the destination worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
2 stars is generous
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: Andrew
from Georgia
I bought both the 45 and 25 outdoor packs. These bags are not camera bags in any way, they are backpacks that can hold a camera cube…….kind of. There is zero room for any of the small accessories that all photographers seem to accumulate. The 2 zippered pockets on the front flap part have no organization. The pull down part realistically is only for flat stuff or soft goods. Anything else just sticks through to the camera cube part making for a lumpy cube.
The large v2 cube does NOT FIT in the 45 bag. Physically, yes it fits but you can not access stuff near the top without pulling dividers out or pulling the cube out. The v2 cubes that you are forced to buy are not even close to tall enough. I am forced to lay lenses flat that used to fit standing up in the original cubes. Laying lenses flat now takes up twice the space, so now 1 lens takes up 2 spots. I am forced to stand up a few lenses which is leaving them unprotected which is the point of an actual camera bag.
The large v2 cube does NOT FIT in the 45 bag. Physically, yes it fits but you can not access stuff near the top without pulling dividers out or pulling the cube out. The v2 cubes that you are forced to buy are not even close to tall enough. I am forced to lay lenses flat that used to fit standing up in the original cubes. Laying lenses flat now takes up twice the space, so now 1 lens takes up 2 spots. I am forced to stand up a few lenses which is leaving them unprotected which is the point of an actual camera bag.
The chest straps are horribly uncomfortable. The backpack straps are not even close to long enough for tall people. The padded part ends above my armpit.
I appreciate that this can hold a water bladder, but a filled bladder would take up precious camera space. I would also in no way ever put a water bladder in the same compartment as $20,000 worth of camera gear.
The 25 is ok for packing a small day bag worth of gear but still unorganized.
I appreciate that this can hold a water bladder, but a filled bladder would take up precious camera space. I would also in no way ever put a water bladder in the same compartment as $20,000 worth of camera gear.
The 25 is ok for packing a small day bag worth of gear but still unorganized.
PD has failed photographers with all of the latest camera bags.
I supported these bags on kickstarter because of my previous experience with the company. I have multiple sizes of the travel backpacks, multiple v1 and v2 cubes, probably a dozen smaller tech bags in different configurations and sizes, multiple camera straps and other doodads etc. these bags are a fail….big fail.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
PURE MAGIC!!!
on December 5, 2024
Posted by: cdizzle
from Montreal
The 45L outdoor backpack has now become my go-to everyday carry bag. It's spacious but doesn't feel big (I'm 5'10). The straps are comfy, and comfy enough that I didn't need to keep the waist belt on -- removing the waist belt also lessens the bulk of the bag! All the cord loop system is great, I love love it ! I was even to rig the old PD key chain along with the anchor to create a key holder on the backpack strap! The new design for accessing the top of the bag is amazing, super easy to use and now that I've been using it for awhile, its become the best bag access method I've ever tried! And I got this bag along with the 2L outdoor sling and I now can finally attach the sling to the backpack straps which is just pure magic for me!!! If there's one improvement for the next iteration, I would recommend to move the inside pocket onto the outside, just in the kangaroo pouch area so that it's easier to access, but to do a work around for my set up, I transferred the key loop that comes with the bag onto the one of the loops by the kangaroo pouch and attached an old pencil pouch to it :) oh and and the mesh by the backpack straps at first I wouldn't use but now that's where I put my wallet on one and my earpods on the other! TBH BEST BAG EVER IT IS PURE MAGIC!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Best Backpack I’ve Ever Owned.
on December 5, 2024
Posted by: Puko Moto
I spent years searching for a backpack like this, and I’ve finally found it.
This backpack is perfect for everything—whether you’re heading to the mountains or just using it for your daily life. As a photographer and motorcyclist, it’s incredibly practical. Plus, it works seamlessly with Peak Design’s camera modules.
The external compartments are a lifesaver when you need extra storage space on the go. It’s also packed with features that make it even better: it’s super comfortable to wear, with reinforced padding for added support and security, and it’s compatible with waterproof covers to protect your gear in any weather. There’s even a dedicated compartment for your laptop, keeping it safe and easy to access.
So, what fits in my 45L backpack?
Sony A7 III camera
2 lenses
DJI Ronin stabilizer
DJI Mini 4 drone
DJI Action Camera + accessories
Batteries + chargers
Macbook PRO
Tripod (attached externally)
Extra room for a hoodie
I can confidently say I’ve found THE PERFECT BACKPACK.
2 lenses
DJI Ronin stabilizer
DJI Mini 4 drone
DJI Action Camera + accessories
Batteries + chargers
Macbook PRO
Tripod (attached externally)
Extra room for a hoodie
I can confidently say I’ve found THE PERFECT BACKPACK.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great backpack, thoughtfully designed!
on December 4, 2024
Posted by: Harry C
from United Kingdom
This bag has been perfect for my travels taking a laptop, camera and backpacking gear and has fit in overhead compartment of air china and Ryanair. Only forthcoming is there is no way to fasten rolled up top sides which I wouldn’t have expected from peak design. And the bottle holders are amazing for anything!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Fellowship of travel
on December 4, 2024
Posted by: Poe0822
from Tokyo Japan
I was looking for a cool backpack for outdoor use. This backpack is well thought out in terms of functionality and also looks cool. Personally, I really like the material.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great design!
on December 3, 2024
Posted by: Mike I.
from Japan
I backed this product in Kickstarter.
The quality is great, and most important thing for me is that the design is very unique and cool. There is no similar product in the market so I am really satisfied with it.
The quality is great, and most important thing for me is that the design is very unique and cool. There is no similar product in the market so I am really satisfied with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design