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
Best out of 3
on September 8, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
from Texas
I got 3 different bags and kept this one. After 2.5 weeks in Turkey and Greece hostels, I'm still satisfied. It beat out Minaal and AER's offeings.
Now... things I'd like to see added that'd make it perfect (yeah yeah... subjective) instead of only excellent.
1. Two compression straps. These can be put on the sides so they're not on the organization flap.
2. Velcro cargo netting/mesh. The sides could be the fuzzy part and the cargo net/mesh parts having the hooks. (basically, I'd rather pay for those than the compression bags. I can roll up the small amount of clothing to be pretty much flat against the inside of the bag, compressed with the straps, and netted in with the velcro mesh. Then I have tons of room. I could even use some velcro straps to strap stuff to the sides inside, like my Sonicare holder that's too big for all the toiletry kits.
3. Zippers in the 2 side small organization pouches beside the pen holder types.
4. Two more of those same pouches somewhere in there.
5. Stronger snaps for the 2 snaps reducing it to 30 liters.
6. The lashing points could be maybe made of a stronger material that doesn't fray (only one barely frayed after heavy use).
1. Two compression straps. These can be put on the sides so they're not on the organization flap.
2. Velcro cargo netting/mesh. The sides could be the fuzzy part and the cargo net/mesh parts having the hooks. (basically, I'd rather pay for those than the compression bags. I can roll up the small amount of clothing to be pretty much flat against the inside of the bag, compressed with the straps, and netted in with the velcro mesh. Then I have tons of room. I could even use some velcro straps to strap stuff to the sides inside, like my Sonicare holder that's too big for all the toiletry kits.
3. Zippers in the 2 side small organization pouches beside the pen holder types.
4. Two more of those same pouches somewhere in there.
5. Stronger snaps for the 2 snaps reducing it to 30 liters.
6. The lashing points could be maybe made of a stronger material that doesn't fray (only one barely frayed after heavy use).
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Haris D
Verified Purchase:Yes
The best ever and I wonder if D900 or harder full body material seems like Cross over Thule backpack material. Great job
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve bought just about every product from the travel line and the backpack is the last piece (other than the duffel) for my travel ecosystem. The bag is well worth the price and the quality is out of this world
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Mike
from Alabama
Verified Purchase:Yes
Lots of cool features however it forgot to be a comfortable backpack. I really wanted to like it more than I did, but I couldn't get the straps to feel good even with a light load let alone a heavy load. Also this might just be me but if found the usage of hooks for the sternum strap and hip belt much less convenient than a standard buckle system.
On the good side the rain fly, security features, compression zips, stowable straps we're all very nice!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Five Star Bag
on August 29, 2021
Posted by: Traveller
If you wanted to only ever own one travel bag, the Travel Backpack would be a good choice. Sturdy and comfortable, with an abundance of thoughtful features, this bag can do anything from a weekend trip to a backpacking adventure. The harness system is minimalist, but the bag still rests comfortably even when it's full of clothes. And Peak Design haven't skimped on the details - as someone who has owned a great many bags over the years, I was surprised by consistently good the workmanship was on this one. No corner cutting that I can see. The bag should last for years. Possibly longer.
The only caveat here is the price. The Travel Backpack isn't overpriced, but it isn't exactly a bargain either. Peak Design knows what the bag is worth, and they're charging you for it. I can't rate the value higher, because this is a five star bag, with the exact price that you'd expect from a five star bag. If your travels require such a bag, you could do far worse than choosing this one.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Crockett
from London, Ontario
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love this bag! Peak Design manages to think of absolutely everything and they have a solution for every problem. Love the modular system and how the bag can collapse and expand. Brilliantly designed!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Swf1
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great features and outstanding quality. Excellent customer service
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Sean C
from Nashville
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love this backpack. I have the duffel as well, and thought about not buying this because it seemed redundant. Holy cow was I wrong! This backpack is so much different and more usable on a daily basis. I leverage the camera cubes and to be able to plop those in and go is huge for me. I really wish I would have bought this sooner! I should also note that I sold my Everyday Backpack on the Used Peak Marketplace and used those funds to purchase this. I think this backpack is way better than the ED version.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design