Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Bone
Average customer rating
4.8
(380 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 380 reviews
5 Stars
306
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
8
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Bone
Customer Rating
4
Holding Up
on May 28, 2024
Posted by: wcski
from Kansas City
I’ve owned the black 15L bag for nine months. I bought it to replace a basic Timbuk2 backpack for everyday use and travel. It’s accompanied me on domestic and international trips, many grocery runs, many miles by bike, large festivals, trips to the office, conferences, and other uses.
Overall I do recommend it. The materials are high quality and the design is thoughtful, as one would expect from PD. The structure is sturdy and the components are durable. The ability to strap things on the outside of the bag works really well. The grab handles on the top and sides are very comfortable and sturdy, making it a good option for carrying it for long periods of time vs wearing it. The webbing is like that of a seatbelt strap - high quality. The zipper design is a lifesaver when you’re in tight quarters (like sitting in coach) and need to grab something that’s in the bottom of the bag. The shoulder straps that are on a rivet so they pivot. All of these kinds of features add up to a bag that’s functional and versatile.
Things I don’t love / think could be improved:
- It needs a strap retention solution. The webbing flies and flutters when you’re doing something like riding a bike.
- The material pretty much always has a “dusty” look to it. It’s hard to describe, but even when I received the bag new I noticed this. For example, every time I put it under the seat in front of me in an airplane, it comes out with a bunch of white powdery looking stuff on it that requires some significant wiping to get clean. For this reason, the bag lends itself to a more utilitarian look, instead of the svelte aesthetic I was personally after.
- The sternum strap clip is metal and this can be slightly dangerous. It has whacked me in the head more than once and it really hurts. If you sling the bag around to take a seat in a tight airplane or bus for example, you could easily hit someone and if you caught them somewhere like an eye or a tooth it could actually hurt someone. It does clip onto the strap when not in use but it will inevitably come loose and just dangle, so you have to be mindful.
- I don’t use the individual dividers. It’s fine in theory but at least for the 15L version and the things I carry, that level of organization is overkill.
- While the straps are great for external carry, I would LOVE to see PD release some kind of cargo carry product, like a mesh or bungie netting that attaches to the external sewn loops. This would greatly increase the carry capacity and take the functionality of the bag to the next level.
- The key carry system is a gimmick to me. Personally ,just give me a normal key loop sewn to the bag somewhere.
- It needs a strap retention solution. The webbing flies and flutters when you’re doing something like riding a bike.
- The material pretty much always has a “dusty” look to it. It’s hard to describe, but even when I received the bag new I noticed this. For example, every time I put it under the seat in front of me in an airplane, it comes out with a bunch of white powdery looking stuff on it that requires some significant wiping to get clean. For this reason, the bag lends itself to a more utilitarian look, instead of the svelte aesthetic I was personally after.
- The sternum strap clip is metal and this can be slightly dangerous. It has whacked me in the head more than once and it really hurts. If you sling the bag around to take a seat in a tight airplane or bus for example, you could easily hit someone and if you caught them somewhere like an eye or a tooth it could actually hurt someone. It does clip onto the strap when not in use but it will inevitably come loose and just dangle, so you have to be mindful.
- I don’t use the individual dividers. It’s fine in theory but at least for the 15L version and the things I carry, that level of organization is overkill.
- While the straps are great for external carry, I would LOVE to see PD release some kind of cargo carry product, like a mesh or bungie netting that attaches to the external sewn loops. This would greatly increase the carry capacity and take the functionality of the bag to the next level.
- The key carry system is a gimmick to me. Personally ,just give me a normal key loop sewn to the bag somewhere.
I own bags from the likes of Deuter, Gregory, Osprey, and Timbuk2, and while they all have their place, I do think PD does enough to set themselves apart for urban and travel use. I’ve used the bag heavily and have been impressed. From the looks of it, it will continue to roll me for the next few years at least.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Just a couple asks…
on May 19, 2024
Posted by: Emily
from Washington DC
As a 5’5” lady, the 15L size sits really well on my back. Perfect!
I wish the straps were thicker (like the everyday backpack) and more cushioned.
And I wish the bag itself could be lighter.
I don’t love the inner compartment, the dividers or the Velcro everywhere. I’d rather a smooth finish and maybe an extra pocket or two. I’ll be using this for work, so as others have said, it would be better to have a book/paper friendly option.
I love the look - couldn’t decide between grey or bone, but the bone was too lovely. Still, wish it had a little texture/pattern so the color wasn’t so monotonous.
If you made this backpack in a wide variety of colors, I think it would easily become a best-seller. It would look so good in heathered colors (green, orange, rose)… !!
I bought two to see the colors, and there are differences among them - one has a really tight handle, one doesn’t; one has a really tight back pocket and one doesn’t… so the complaints people have mentioned are there, but not consistently. It’s not the design as much as the manufacturing, etc.
Overall wonderful quality and sharp looking! Appreciate the weatherproof quality too!!! I think I’ll really like my 15L as long as I can keep it clean!!
I wish the straps were thicker (like the everyday backpack) and more cushioned.
And I wish the bag itself could be lighter.
I don’t love the inner compartment, the dividers or the Velcro everywhere. I’d rather a smooth finish and maybe an extra pocket or two. I’ll be using this for work, so as others have said, it would be better to have a book/paper friendly option.
I love the look - couldn’t decide between grey or bone, but the bone was too lovely. Still, wish it had a little texture/pattern so the color wasn’t so monotonous.
If you made this backpack in a wide variety of colors, I think it would easily become a best-seller. It would look so good in heathered colors (green, orange, rose)… !!
I bought two to see the colors, and there are differences among them - one has a really tight handle, one doesn’t; one has a really tight back pocket and one doesn’t… so the complaints people have mentioned are there, but not consistently. It’s not the design as much as the manufacturing, etc.
Overall wonderful quality and sharp looking! Appreciate the weatherproof quality too!!! I think I’ll really like my 15L as long as I can keep it clean!!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: greenumbrella
from Toronto
Great backpack. Works well for my needs. Sleek and well thought through design
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing! Is simple design and spacious.
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Mitch
from Germany
I bought this backpack just recently and I’m in love with it. I think I’ll be using this bag for almost every travel (up to 3-4 weeks). Highly recommend peak designs products. I love their eco system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Quality
on April 30, 2024
Posted by: JoshND
I've had this bag for about a month now and it's great. The quality is top notch and I love the ability to move the shelves around inside to customize it for what I need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional quality
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Pigdog42
from London
My second peak design bag and it’s just as outstanding as the first. Packed with useful features and outstanding quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size and good individual pockets
on April 15, 2024
Posted by: MP
from Los Angeles, CA
My bag from Away broke and they said it’s not covered under their warranty because a backpack is considered an accessory. Asked around for good bag companies and kept coming back to Peak Design. Super happy with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My favorite backpack for EDC
on March 26, 2024
Posted by: AndrewM
from Houston TX
I bought this backpack a little over a month ago and so far it has been a joy to own. Fits my camera in a way that feels protected and has space for several lenses, a laptop, and several other things I want to take with me on an every day basis. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with Peak Design. They’ve definitely put a lot of thought into all their products and each product I own feels great. If you have any doubt, DONT. You will not regret going Peak Design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design