Great design and excellent build quality. I picked up the 45L Travel Backpack in Coyote, and it’s both roomy and incredibly versatile. This is actually my second Peak Design bag . I’ve been a big fan of the Everyday Backpack too. One thing I’m still unclear about: the Coyote version is advertised as “made in the USA,” but the tag on mine says “Made in Vietnam.”
Bought the 30L travel backpack without hesitation, as everything this company makes is of the highest quality. This pack is perfect for weekend trips, or as a personal item for your flight.
I have used my 45L travel backpack a few times since I bought it and this is no doubt the most well-made backpack I’ve ever owned! It is a well thought out product as all Peak Design items are. I bundled a large camera cube for my photo gear and it works great for easy access and storage!
Bought the 45L bag to use a functional carry on with travel as well as an everyday work backpack to carry my laptop, electronics, and a change of clothes. It does everything I need in a backpack. Pretty reasonably priced, and I highly recommend.
I bought this mainly as backpack for college. The added benefits were for weekend National Guard drills and short trips. This backpack is perfect for the way I organize and the amount of items I pack. The travel backpack was a bit uncomfortable the first two days for me but once I got used to it, it was comfortable for my body frame. My weight is 170lb, height 5'7, and male. My 3 main issues with the bag. 1st most important needed update. The two water bottle pockets are too tight and small when you fill up the bag to be able to fit 32oz nalgene or yeti water bottles. I ended up losing my nalgene do to this. 2nd the top small front pocket has perfect organization for me but I wish it was a bit deeper. 3rd the bottom magnetic pouch could of be a amazing storage addition but I don't feel secure in trusting the magnets. Peak designs needs to add a zipper in this pouch.
Overall. I love this bag even with the issue I have. Please update this design so I can purchase more for my friends and family as gifts or to recommend.
this has been my global travel backpack for close to 7 years - i still have not found a better travel backpack - it has so many well designed feature - esp how the shoulder straps can be hidden for when i have to check it in or have it in duffel mode - and how it can expand with an additional 10L - BUT i wish PD would launch a simplified version of this - lighter, less features I dont need the side loading - i wish it was a side hinge clamshell - vs the floppy flap, where things fall out if i didnt zip the stioage compartemts - and i wish the laptop compartment was not also an oppening flap, where laptop can slide out when not secured w velcor tab - i also dont need redundant entry point - needs better, dedicated storage for glasses, airpods, cables, chargers - essentially i'd like the PD duffel with proper backpack straps and a laptop compartment
I bought the sage travel backpack in March at the Photography show. First, let's talk about the positives of the bag. The most noticeable thing about the bag is the look; it is easily one of the best bags I have seen, and the sage really suits the bag. The build quality is also very good; it feels expensive and built to last. Inside the bag, the space is impressive, and the fact that you can zip and expand the bag from 27 litres to 33 litres. I also like the laptop pocket, which is really practical.
For all the positives, unfortunately, the backpack is let down for a couple of reasons. The first is the hooks for the carry straps. Generally, it is nice to have them, but the 2 hooks at the bottom of the bag rub against my lower back, which is annoying. Also, I find the sternum strap pretty useless; it doesn't store particularly well and is always dropping out of its stored position.
The main issue, though, is the shoulder straps, which are absolutely awful. When I tried the bag out, it was empty, and the bag is OK, right up until you fill the bag up with equipment and books for university, the thin straps just put so much pressure on my shoulders that I have to take the bag off.
So whilst the bag has good space, I have to be so wary of what I put in the bag, because I can't carry around anything really heavy, which is pretty useless for a lot of what I would want to use the bag for.
Perfect, the 30L model just didn't have enough space. The 45L is excellent, with the side access, the extra pockets, and more comfortable straps. It's the best!