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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652)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
3
Overall OK, some design flaws
on February 8, 2022
Posted by: RedBaron
from Atlanta, GA
I have been using this bag for over a year on many trips. It is overall ok and once you get used to its quirks you really appreciate it more.
The good:
-High quality materials that look very sleek, are sturdy, and easy to clean.
-The inside is very spacious with many compartments and pockets.
-Compresses down to a smaller size and can confirm that it passes as a personal item on Spirit flights when compressed.
-It stands upright by itself.
-Side access is great.
-Being able to tuck the straps in is nice to keep everything looking organized.
-High quality materials that look very sleek, are sturdy, and easy to clean.
-The inside is very spacious with many compartments and pockets.
-Compresses down to a smaller size and can confirm that it passes as a personal item on Spirit flights when compressed.
-It stands upright by itself.
-Side access is great.
-Being able to tuck the straps in is nice to keep everything looking organized.
The bad:
-Bag is heavy.
-The sternum strap is a pain to use. It looks nice but functionally it is hard to engage, and to disengage you need both hands, not ideal when traveling when one hand is most likely holding something else.
-Hip supports are pretty much useless.
-Straps are not the most comfortable and the back is not well ventilated, so it will get hot.
-The compression clips come undone easily, especially if the bag is fully loaded and you grab the side handles.
-Side pockets are too tight. Getting a water bottle in is hard and is a two handed operation.
-Bag is heavy.
-The sternum strap is a pain to use. It looks nice but functionally it is hard to engage, and to disengage you need both hands, not ideal when traveling when one hand is most likely holding something else.
-Hip supports are pretty much useless.
-Straps are not the most comfortable and the back is not well ventilated, so it will get hot.
-The compression clips come undone easily, especially if the bag is fully loaded and you grab the side handles.
-Side pockets are too tight. Getting a water bottle in is hard and is a two handed operation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
All-time favorite backpack
on February 3, 2022
Posted by: Dan
from Western NY
Been using this backpack since the Kickstarter, and I will never look back. It goes with me everywhere (It’s been to four continents!) and it’s like new. Supreme quality and design. This bag is basically my most prized earthly possession.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great features, but a little heavy
on February 1, 2022
Posted by: Al
from Edmonton, Alberta
I bought this backpack primarily for travel, so a lot of the features that it has for photographers is not for me (ie. side access)
Pros: Stylish bag, keeps shape and protects what's inside. Seems fairly water resistant (rain fly can be added to make it waterproof). Strap hideaway system is convenient for travel. Expandability is a nice feature when needed. Amazing water bottle/tripod pockets that are deep and gusseted.
Pros: Stylish bag, keeps shape and protects what's inside. Seems fairly water resistant (rain fly can be added to make it waterproof). Strap hideaway system is convenient for travel. Expandability is a nice feature when needed. Amazing water bottle/tripod pockets that are deep and gusseted.
Cons: It's a heavy bag at 4.5 lbs, and combined with the relatively thin and narrow straps, it doesn't make for the most comfortable carry when it's fully packed out (I try to keep it under 10kg's). I really don't like that the sternum strap detaches, or isn't better secured. It seems like only a matter of time before I lose it (it already came off once, but luckily I noticed).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The king of bags
on January 31, 2022
Posted by: Walley
from Boston, MA
This bag is THE bag for shooters who travel and for anyone else who like to stay organized while away from home base. I was on a 1.5 week travel job and fit everything I needed in this bag. The mag flips in the bag are awesome and really keep everything tight when not in use. Being able to access the main compartment 3 separate ways saved my a** many times. Love this bag, I’m going to take it everywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and Functional Travel Backpack
on January 30, 2022
Posted by: chan
from Newport News, VA
My favorite feature of this backpack are the magnet flaps on the back that can stow away the straps very easily and quickly. This is the best looking backpack I've ever had, I can't stop looking at it. I got it in Sage color. I don't really care much for the side zipper access but I can see why photographers would find that handy. I use compression pack cubes to pack a ton of clothes into this bag. You can either use Peak Design packing cubes or find some third party compression cubes that are 14x10. Overall I'm really happy with this travel backpack. You can tell Peak Design put a lot of thoughts into it. I ended up getting the Peak Design medium packing cube and rain fly to go along with this backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Actually perfect
on January 29, 2022
Posted by: Geo
from Toronto
This is exactly what I was looking for. A sturdy, functional backpack that is also understated and elegant. Perfect for city business settings and for outdoor adventures. All the features are just as advertised. A bit pricey, and I wish the accessories like the cubes and the toiletry case had a lower price range, but I’m pretty confident the quality is top-notch and hopefully long-lasting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Meet the very best travel backpack!
on January 28, 2022
Posted by: afattahi
from Venezuela
I recently bought it and it's been love at first sight ever since. It holds all my goodies for my travels, and believe me, I do travel A LOT! at least twice a month.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag
on January 25, 2022
Posted by: Ben
from Vancouver, Canada
Good build quality, very happy with my purchase, would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design