Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,126 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,126 reviews
5 Stars
947
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
9
1 Star
6
96%of customers recommend this product.
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625 out of
652)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great pack for traveling
on December 6, 2024
Posted by: Photoboy
from Wisconsin
Just got this and am going on my trip soon. Love how everything adjusts and the ample amount of space that the pack has with a strap to put it on my suitcase
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best travel bag, but weight heavy
on November 29, 2024
Posted by: A.K.
from Tokyo
This one bag is all you need for a 3-4 day trip. It's incredibly durable but unfortunately, it's also quite heavy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My home for the past 5 years
on November 25, 2024
Posted by: Mr Soly
from Montreal, Canada
I am a 35 years old nomad, and I've been a nomad since my childhood (thank you, mom and dad!). So you can imagine that I’ve gone through my fair share of travel gear. But five years ago, I made the switch to this backpack, and let me tell you: it changed the game!! This isn’t just a bag; it’s my life in carry-on form.
We’re talking everything: clothes, two laptops, cameras, wires, other electronics, toiletries, you name it... I even managed to attach a tripod and camping tent on the front face for a while. (Who even designs something that versatile? Genius!!!)
I am not the most careful person with my belongings, so backpack has seen it all. I’ve flown on airlines across every continent, and not once did it get issues using it as a carry-on. Okay, there was that one tiny plane where it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bin. But I found an easy solution: I pulled out my laptops, slid this backpack under the seat, and we were good to go. (Sure, the flight was cramped, but blame the plane, not the backpack 😂)
It’s not just about the space, though. This bag is comfy to carry for hours, perfectly balanced, with multiple carrying options and a sternum strap that’s somehow both lightweight and super durable. And yes, it’s heavier than my previous bags. But I can't complain, because it’s built to last. Five years of travel (and trust me, my trips are not gentle), and it still looks like I just bought it. No scratches, no tears, not much wear (you can see it in the pic, although the backpack was super dirty on one of those pics lol).
And I loooove the water resistance. This thing has survived downpours that left me drenched while my gear stayed dry. Mind you, I have my stuff inside plastic bags inside my backpack, just in case. But the last few times, nothing inside got wet anyway. I haven’t tested it recently, and I know that the water resistance may decrease over the years... but from my past experiences, it’s never let me down. (I’ll update this review if that ever changes)
If you’re on the fence because of the price, but you are looking for something to use for years, let me save you some time: just get it. After five years, I can’t imagine using another backpack. It’s my ultimate travel companion, and if ever it breaks, I would buy another one for sure.
I hope this helps someone!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great Features and build
on November 14, 2024
Posted by: Sak
from York, England
Overall I really like the backpack and all it's functionalities, particularly it's collapsible nature and straps to add extra gear on top.
A couple of things I would like to see evolve -
1. Although collapsible in width, I would appreciate it if the length could somehow be reduced with a collapsible section at the bottom of the backpack for instance. It still doesn't feel quite like a daypack in it collapsed form.
2. The back straps and waist belt are not the most comfortable when the bag is heavy. Maybe the back panel needs more work.
A couple of things I would like to see evolve -
1. Although collapsible in width, I would appreciate it if the length could somehow be reduced with a collapsible section at the bottom of the backpack for instance. It still doesn't feel quite like a daypack in it collapsed form.
2. The back straps and waist belt are not the most comfortable when the bag is heavy. Maybe the back panel needs more work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Functional and well built pack.
on November 9, 2024
Posted by: Jimd
I have had this pack for 3 years...great pack...carry my Nikon and accessories and 17" laptop...and more...
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed quality
on November 7, 2024
Posted by: Steve
from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I bought this bag a couple of months ago and am very disappointed with the quality. The edges of the bag are peeling, and the stitching has come undone as well. I’ve owned several Peak Design products and had no issues with them. Peak Design should consider reviewing the materials used for their backpacks, especially the zipper.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Loving it so far!
on November 4, 2024
Posted by: tarheel18
from San Francisco, CA
Taken it on two work trips, and have a few more race/remote work trips coming up I’m planning to travel with. Have loved this bag so far. Perfect amount of space to take as a carry-on for a few days, super accessible for on-the-go needs and stylish enough to take to client meetings. Thanks PD, team!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
great bag with horrible comfort
on October 31, 2024
Posted by: xxx
one year with it and i can't use it anymore because of that horribly painful straps. If they could just redesign that back part prioritizing comfort (like the tortuga backpack, for example), they could have the perfect bag but right now, at least for my body, it's unusable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design