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
4
A Week’s Worth of Gear? This Bag Said “No Problem.
on August 3, 2026
Posted by: clar81
In short, this is a solid backpack for week‑plus travel, and I’d rate it 4.5 stars. My only complaint is the shoulder‑strap padding, which is minor and explained below.
We took a gamble and bought four of the 40L bags—one for each family member—for vacation. The construction is excellent, and the best part is how well they handled the weather with zero issues. The zippers held up even when the bags were packed completely full. Despite how much we packed into it, the bag stayed structured and didn’t bulge awkwardly.
The only downside was the shoulder straps. After a mile or so of walking, the padding started to make its presence known, but we expected that. Most of the time they were perfectly fine. Weight was likely a factor, since each bag held hiking boots, small restroom essentials, and 11 days of clothing. Even with all of that, the bag still fit in the carry‑on storage of most planes. Small commuter aircraft were the only exception due to limited overhead space.
It was tough to fit 11 days of gear into the bag, which is why I’d recommend it more for 9 days of travel. I included pictures of how we packed everything. For reference, I’m an average‑build American and wear a size 11 boot. We packed each day’s outfit into a vacuum bag—picked out ahead of time, zipped, and compressed tight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Nice gear!
on August 2, 2026
Posted by: Teddddd
from Daly City
I bought this bag/camera gear for my five week trip to Australia and Japan. Just as expected this is a great product for carry-on. It fits everything that I need for my trip. Hailee recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Travel Bag
on July 30, 2026
Posted by: Ralf B
from Staten Island NY
Bought this bag for travel to Greece and I must say, I absolutely love this bag. High quality and comfortable bag to wear. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great quality and design!
on July 30, 2026
Posted by: Komo
I bought it as a gift for my friend and he loved it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Decent, but not for heavy loads
on July 21, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from Charlotte, NC
Nice bag, lots of good features. But when packed all the way out the shoulder straps have such little padding it makes the bag essentially unusable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Finally Found My Go To Travel Backpack
on July 13, 2026
Posted by: Mike904
I’ve gone through a lot of backpacks over the years, and this is the first one that just feels right.
I mainly use it for business travel and weekend trips, and the 30L size has been the sweet spot. It’s surprisingly roomy without feeling bulky, and the clamshell opening makes packing so much easier than digging through a traditional backpack.
What I appreciate most is that nothing feels like it was added just for marketing. Every pocket and feature has a purpose. The quick access pockets are actually useful, the hidden passport pocket is a nice touch, and the external straps have come in handy more than I expected.
The quality is excellent. The materials, zippers, and stitching all feel like they’ll last a long time. It’s expensive, but it doesn’t feel overpriced once you start using it.
This backpack has impressed me enough that I’m seriously considering picking up the 45L version for longer trips. If it’s anything like the 30L, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Don't use as carryon or personal item in Europe
on July 12, 2026
Posted by: crusted
I have had this back for several years and although well built and an interesting concept for its three different size options, the bag definately never qualified as a "personal item" on European airlines and since January 2025, no longer qualifies as a carry-on at the second size 35L.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect backpack
on July 3, 2026
Posted by: Wil
from Cincinnati, OH
I was looking for a backapck to take on both short trips, and as a daily use. The amount of space, pockets, and overall design features has blown me away. Absolutely the best backpack I have ever had.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design