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
45L Travel Backpack for 2 Week Trip to Mexico
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: ElPakin09
from Mexico City
I did my research on several backpacks before ultimately buying this one. It’s kind of hard to compare when you are watching videos of the backpacks, instead of having them physically with you. With that in mind, I want to say that I picked this one based on the look, but mostly on the fact that it can expand from 35L-45L.
I traveled on several flights in Mexico with the backpack fully expanded to 45L and had no issue taking it as a carry on. The material and durability was great.
One of the best features I liked was the anti pick pocketing details the backpack comes with. I didn’t take my laptop, and instead used the laptop sleeve to put a big envelope with all my important travel documents.
Overall I this this backpack was worth it. Great quality, looks good, and worked for me. The capacity was more than enough for me.
As a reference this is all I was able to fit in my bag for my trip. For info I used the roll method to pack my clothing which helped fit more items.
2 Pairs of Jeans
2 Pairs of chinos
7 XXL Shirts
1 Long Sleeve
2 Sweats
1 Pair of Shoes
1 Pair of Sandals
1 Light Sweater
6 pair of socks
6 pairs of underwear
3 Undershirts
1 Baseball Hat
2 Shorts
1 Light Rain Jacket
Peak Design Small Wash Pouch
6 100ml bottles
Cellphone charger
Cellphone battery pack
A small Book
2 Pairs of chinos
7 XXL Shirts
1 Long Sleeve
2 Sweats
1 Pair of Shoes
1 Pair of Sandals
1 Light Sweater
6 pair of socks
6 pairs of underwear
3 Undershirts
1 Baseball Hat
2 Shorts
1 Light Rain Jacket
Peak Design Small Wash Pouch
6 100ml bottles
Cellphone charger
Cellphone battery pack
A small Book
Hope this review helps. Happy travels!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I love this thing
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: Jon M
from Washington, DC
I've now used this on half a dozen trips of different types and lengths, from weekend to 10-day trips, and it never ceases to amaze. The main pocket holds so much, and every time I am impressed with how much room remains in the smaller pockets even once the main one is crammed full.
If I had one complaint, it is probably that I wish it were easier to access the front pocket while the main compartment is open but has stuff in it; when I'm packing, I have to close the main pocket and flip the backpack in order to get at the front pocket. I'm not sure how you'd fix this problem, other than moving the zipper for the back pocket up so when it's open, the walls of the back compartment are on the bottom, not the top. But that may not work for other reasons, and it's far from a dealbreaker.
If I had one complaint, it is probably that I wish it were easier to access the front pocket while the main compartment is open but has stuff in it; when I'm packing, I have to close the main pocket and flip the backpack in order to get at the front pocket. I'm not sure how you'd fix this problem, other than moving the zipper for the back pocket up so when it's open, the walls of the back compartment are on the bottom, not the top. But that may not work for other reasons, and it's far from a dealbreaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
High quality meets feature “packed” backpack
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: _al9000
from Frankfurt, Germany
The Travel Backpack 45 L from Peak Design convinced me with its robust quality and the many well thought-out features. I commute a lot for work and the backpack is the ideal companion for me on every occasion. For the daily commute, the side pockets are incredibly practical to have a drinking bottle and umbrella within reach. With the straps and the many attachment-slots you can attach almost anything nearly everywhere. The backpack’s size can also be expanded or reduced depending how many things I need to pack.
The hip belt, which can be folded easily in and out, allows you to distribute the weight of the backpack from your shoulders to your hips. This is extremely helpful, especially when you have packed heavy things. With the handles (on 5 of 6 sides!) you can always carry the backpack properly. And with three openings, you can pack the backpack perfectly or access your luggage on the go.
I first thought, I wouldn’t need a backpack with that many features, but on day one, the backpack convinced me otherwise. Once you have this backpack, you won't want to use any other backpack.
In summary, the backpack leaves nothing to be desired - the Travel Backpack 45 L is the backpack for all occasions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Backpack !
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: M4XW3LL
from Paris
Very good bag, good quality, I no longer want to change !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Flexible and stylish travel backpack.
on November 14, 2022
Posted by: Ernest
from Oakley, Ca
I love the flexibility of this bag. With the camera cubes I can effectively pack my gear and even use the cubes as a sling. The ability to compress or expand the bag in useful ways is a plus as well. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Holds shape, fits as a personal item or carry-on
on November 12, 2022
Posted by: Mr.Anderson
from Dallas,TX
I bought this a couple months ago for my trip through Central America and a few sailing adventures I had planned. I am six weeks in and it has held up perfectly. The only complaint I have is the main divider layer just got in the way, so I unzipped it and kept it rolled up the entire time. It would be nice if Peak Design could make it detachable? I use the little pockets to stash little things like money, chapstick, keys, phone, passport etc. and they are very secure and out of sight. It holds my rain jacket, computer, chargers, umbrella, drone bag, the Peak Design toiletry bag, medium size compression PD bag which holds my 10 shirts, 4 shorts and 1 pair of pants. It also holds the small PD compression bag with 8 pairs of undies and 7 pairs of socks. These could probably hold more clothes inside them honestly. It rained so much in Central America, however the material held up and everything remained dry inside. It does weigh more than hiking-specific bags and the shoulder straps don't have any elastic cushion/shock absorption, so they aren't the most comfortable. It does get quite hot in the sun, but other than that it has served me quite well. I never had to use the expansion zippers. If I were back-packing in nature, carrying gear such as a tent, hiking/climbing gear etc, I would go with a more light weight pack. Since I stayed in hotels and hostels and sailboats, it was perfect for my situation. I plan to keep using this for the next few months while I continue traveling to different countries. 10/10 would recommend for regular travel, business travel and to school/work!!!
The last picture with the blue neck pillow attached was when I first packed it before leaving my house. The rest were taken yesterday at the airport.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love this bag!
on November 10, 2022
Posted by: Seattle Traveler
I originally purchased this bag for a 3 week trip to Europe after watching a million PackHacker reviews. It was a great fit for Europe and held all of our stuff with room to spare. The pop out hip straps are one of my favorite features because they hide away so smoothly if not needed. I actually had this bag stolen from my apartment and I just re-bought it for regular travel (weekend trips or work trips) and am loving it again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Large Everyday Bag
on November 9, 2022
Posted by: Carter
from San Luis Obispo, CA
I have been using my Peak Design bag almost every day for my daily commute to school, carrying my A7III with a 24-70mm, a 70-200mm, and a 16" Macbook Pro. While it seems like a normal bag, the inside is full of features that really make it a great functional bag. The camera cube integration, as well as all the organizers, make sure all of my stuff is safe and sound. The clamshell opening makes everything easy to pack and organize but you still use it as a normal top-entry bag as well. The straps are thick and comfy and the hardware everywhere is super nice. On top of all that, I ride a motorcycle every day and find it very comfy on rides from 10 minutes to 3 hours. The fabric is easily cleanable and everything has held up great so far. If you are hesitant about this bag, I would highly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design