Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,128 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,128 reviews
5 Stars
947
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
9
1 Star
4
96%of customers recommend this product.
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653)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Customer Rating
5
Best Travel Companion Ever
on April 14, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Zealand
I originally bought this backpack to travel around overseas with. Unfortunately I haven't gotten that far just yet, however using only the medium camera cube in this pack I happily managed to pack in my sleeping bag, food for two days and additional equipment like a PLB in for my overnight hike. It's exceeded my expectations with durability and I love the modularity of cube that you buy along with this. Highly recommend for anyone after a camera backpack for travelling or even overnight hikes!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good Bag Not Without its Problems
on April 13, 2022
Posted by: Murwin
from Indiana
Overall I like this bag. Like most all peak design products it is made well, the zippers are great, the stitching is nearly flawless, organization is ok.
- Design
I have the sage color, its great. its a very subtle green color and it looks wonderful. There is only one zippered pockets on the outside that is easily accessible. There are 2 more on the sides of the pockets on either side, but if there is something in the pockets the zippered ones are very hard to access.
I am not usually one to use clamshells but it works very well especially since you have other ways to access the inside.
(side note it claims a 15" MacBook Pro, but I can put my 2021 16" in the sleeve with a 12.9" iPad Pro and they both fit just fine.
- Organization
its ok. There are a lot of pockets inside, but its all mostly just loose pockets.
There is actually much less space than I expected inside. In the main compartment there is a divider that is a full zip around the edge that expands between the main and secondary compartments. Unless you unzip that, you don't really get much space. But if you do open it, then you lose out on the smaller compartment that has better organization.
The buttons to collapse the main section can sometimes be very difficult to snap.
I really wish the outside of the bag had some MOLLE on it.
I have the sage color, its great. its a very subtle green color and it looks wonderful. There is only one zippered pockets on the outside that is easily accessible. There are 2 more on the sides of the pockets on either side, but if there is something in the pockets the zippered ones are very hard to access.
I am not usually one to use clamshells but it works very well especially since you have other ways to access the inside.
(side note it claims a 15" MacBook Pro, but I can put my 2021 16" in the sleeve with a 12.9" iPad Pro and they both fit just fine.
- Organization
its ok. There are a lot of pockets inside, but its all mostly just loose pockets.
There is actually much less space than I expected inside. In the main compartment there is a divider that is a full zip around the edge that expands between the main and secondary compartments. Unless you unzip that, you don't really get much space. But if you do open it, then you lose out on the smaller compartment that has better organization.
The buttons to collapse the main section can sometimes be very difficult to snap.
I really wish the outside of the bag had some MOLLE on it.
- Durability
As always its good. The zippers are strong, the material is thick. It will last a long time.
The straps are very durable and should hold up for a long time.
As always its good. The zippers are strong, the material is thick. It will last a long time.
The straps are very durable and should hold up for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Attractive, Sturdy, good for petite frames (30L)
on April 13, 2022
Posted by: Alice
I’m petite and I was looking for a bag for 3-5 day trips. After trying several bags, I found the 30L travel backpack was perfect for me. It’s very roomy - large enough for several changes of clothes, extra shoes, books, toiletries etc. it’s got great internal organization. And it doesn’t make me feel like I’m going to tip over. Plus, it’s good looking. Excited to travel with this bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Superbly designed pack
on April 9, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
from Los Angeles, CA
I am almost overwhelmed by the versatility of this pack, and the cleverness of the design. It will serve me well in the years to come. There are a couple of caveats: 1) the padding on the shoulder and waist straps is not that thick, but that is because they are designed to be neatly tucked into the pack; and 2) if you don’t use the snaps to compress the pack it is nearly impossible to put it under the seat in front of you on a plane. I know that the pack was intended to be the carryon item, but I had hoped to use this as my “personal item” that I could stow under the seat in front of me. It is also rather pricey, but as I said, beautiful design is expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Easily the best backpack I’ve used
on April 9, 2022
Posted by: Matt P
from Ann Arbor, Mi
I bought this backpack prior to a domestic trip for 5 days. It held all the clothes and items I wanted for the trip. All of the external straps stow in the bag; which makes it fit in the overhead compartments of domestic flights really well. Multiple carry straps so you can literally grab the bag from anywhere on it and carry it. It distributes weight well. The backpack is comfortable to carry even when fully loaded. There are too many little features to name, but there is a lot of organization in this bag. Great product. Would work for international travel and as a gear bag as well. Wonderful and responsive customer service.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Even better than the photos
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: BL
Love the sage colour. Can’t wait to take first trip with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Easy to carry and organize
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: Hat88
from Atlanta, GA
First, customer service has been great! The first bag I received was sliced in transit but the PD team walked me through the warranty process and I was able to get a replacement quickly and painlessly. I was able to get very speedy responses from the text services.
I just returned from a week in Belize with the bag. I’m 5’4” with a petite frame and easily carried it on the plane in the 35L set up (~30lbs). One word of warning—the snaps to convert from 40L to 35L are very hard for me to snap. It fit easily in the overhead storage. Once we arrived, it was great to be wheels-free on all of the dirt roads. I was able to stay fairly organized in the bag throughout the week thanks to all of the pockets. On the way home I checked the bag—it held up to the airline abuse well but (to no surprise) came back a little dirty. I was able to wipe it clean a little but would recommend the black bag if you wanted to avoid that. Otherwise, the sage green is a beautiful gender neutral color and the fabric and zippers feel nice and sturdy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
best travel backpack
on April 4, 2022
Posted by: Jo
from Brooklyn
bought this based on Wirecutter review to use mainly when traveling. have been on several trips. the pack and accessories are simply great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design