Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Customer Rating
5
ONE BAG FOR EVERYTHING
on December 20, 2022
Posted by: umalik786
from New Jersey
Bought this bag in June 2022 for my work. Exceptional Quality and Design. Each compartment in the bag is well thought based on user need. Highly recommend
I will go for the travel 45L with small and medium camera cube. The criteria who push me : - Different entries - Size - Customer service - Customization - A lot of pocket - high quality bag and cube - use the bag for anything else
My config : Sony a7 IV Ninja v of course with cage, batteries and ssd Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 MacBook Pro 16’´ Helios 44-2 Sigma 85mmf1.4 Sigma 24mm f1.4 Dji RS3 pro
Just wrapping up 12 international travel and this backpack was so convenient on the travels. It provided enough room for me to pack winter clothes and supplies needed. It fit in overhead bin of every airline flight. It was comfortable to wear as we weaved through airports and we’re making our way around places. With the variety of pockets and zippers, but not too many, it helped me stay organized. So glad I invested in this backpack.
While the travel backpack is designed with traveling photographers in mind (I'm not), I was won over by the versatility and adaptability of this pack. Big pros are the magnetic stow-away shoulder straps and the easy compression/expansion options. If I had to give a criticism, I would say that the ID card is hard to pull out and is concealed too well- can I really expect a baggage handler to examine my lost bag closely enough to find my info? Probably not. Not a big deal, I just attached a more noticeable tag.
In my efforts to be a better and lighter traveler, I recently purchased several items from Peak Design, including the Wash pouch, Shoe Pouch and Travel Backpack 45L all in sage. All items are more than satisfactory and very high quality, but I especially love the Travel Backpack. Firstly, I love the sage color, abundance of pockets, and that the backpack can be expanded and collapsed easily according to my needs. It was comfortable wearing it as a I commuted to the airport by train and was very easy to stow away in the overhead bin. I have since purchased the 35L Travel Duffle in sage and am waiting for the Packable tote to come in sage. I am really satisfied with my color coordinated set, the quality of the products and the clever designs.
There are so many good points but still i would like to see some improvements / changes for V2: - Shoulderstraps should be wider / thicker - Thicker and more structurized backpanel - As the overall used fabric has some kind of protection included; the usage of the camera cubes sometimes feel like a overkill. I would suggested a thinner structure minimizing the weight and make the Backpack overall more flexible. Reducing the bulckyness when using as edc + small camera setup. - Change the compression mechanismen. The snaps for compression aren't really reliable. - Extend size of the front pocket
I received my travel bag as a birthday gift more than a year ago, and I have used it every single day ever since. I am quite picky about my backpacks, and very often I find that most backpacks just lack all or some of the features that I need and want. Well, this backpack simply has it all: place for a laptop, a large/spacious main compartment that can be expanded, a small easy access pocket on the top, side pockets for water bottles or other things, side access zippers, very durable shoulder straps, practical organization spaces.... and a very robust material and design. Originally, I had planned to use this bag for traveling only (as soon as I got it, I went on a month-long trip in Asia). But I liked it so much that I started using it for my regular daily needs. Now I take it to work every day, and I simply love it. I must say, it has taken the toll of daily use incredibly well, because after more than a year of heavy use, it is in perfect condition. It has seen rain, snow, beach, mountains, frequent grocery shopping, biking, football training... I mean, it is really good. Some people complain that it is a bit too large for a daily backpack, but to me this is actually a great feature. I need the space for daily things. I use local transportation to go everywhere, and I need my stuff with me. One true downside is that it tends to be heavier than a regular backpack. But due to its robustness, I happily take that tradeoff. Bottomline, I absolutely recommend it!