Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Average customer rating
4.5
(150 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 150 reviews
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Star
4
88%of customers recommend this product.
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103 out of
117)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Customer Rating
4
Great versatile travel bag
on May 24, 2026
Posted by: SK
from Canada
Pretty happy overall with this bag. I purchased it for a travel carry-on for an upcoming trip, but have also been using it for a daily bag for work even though it is a little large for an everyday bag. The collapsible top has helped with keeping the bulk down a bit.
Pros: Premium materials, plenty of access, versatility. Many reviews say the straps are not comfortable, but my experience has been great with them.
Cons: The top handle is difficult to grab as it is a bit too snug to the top of the bag. Occasionally the zipper for the large compartment feels like it gets stuck on one of the corners. Nothing jammed, just difficult to zip around the corner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Great backpack - horrible returns process!
on May 18, 2026
Posted by: stort1
from London, UK
The backpack was great - good quality and excellent design. The larger Travel Backpack was too large for me so I returned 2 of them (one black and one ocean). The return process was a nightmare however. I had to chase the returns department multiple times and provide proof of posting and delivery to them several times before the return was issued weeks later.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Access, access, access
on May 12, 2026
Posted by: Kindofabigdeal
This bag, a few packing cubes, and well though out clothes and there's no limit to how long you can travel. It is very sturdy, with tons of features and access.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great features, super versatile
on May 2, 2026
Posted by: Steve593
from London, UK
I bought this to carry a mix of photographic and travel gear whilst moving between various forms of transport.
I have carried it around for short periods with it loaded up to around 11·5 kg and it is fine. Routinely I have comfortably carried it for a couple of hours loaded to around 7-8 kg. The hip belt and the chest strap help a lot with comfort
What I like best:
—The easy access;
—The side access that can avoid opening up the whole case just to reach a camera;
—The stowable straps that are great when moving between modes of transport;
—The many compartments;
—The multiple handles.
—The security tabs on the zips;
—The compression poppers that make the bag look so much sleeker.
I have carried it around for short periods with it loaded up to around 11·5 kg and it is fine. Routinely I have comfortably carried it for a couple of hours loaded to around 7-8 kg. The hip belt and the chest strap help a lot with comfort
What I like best:
—The easy access;
—The side access that can avoid opening up the whole case just to reach a camera;
—The stowable straps that are great when moving between modes of transport;
—The many compartments;
—The multiple handles.
—The security tabs on the zips;
—The compression poppers that make the bag look so much sleeker.
What I think might be improved:
—The side-opening zips are single ended. Double ended would be nice;
—When lifting a well stuffed bag using the side handles, the compression poppers invariably come undone.
—The side-opening zips are single ended. Double ended would be nice;
—When lifting a well stuffed bag using the side handles, the compression poppers invariably come undone.
Overall, I have found this to be a very versatile, convenient and durable bag that works even better with the camera cubes and I am very happy with my choice.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Yay
on April 29, 2026
Posted by: Moose
Great! Very useful for travel. I like that it expands out
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
600 Flights and Counting
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: Johnk
The 45L is best travel backpack out there. It is durable and still perfect condition after over 600 flights. It easily packs 5 days for my business trips, and laptop, tablet, 18” travel monitor, mini pc and keyboard and two PD tech pods. I even pack two suits on occasions. It fits in the overhead bins even in the smaller planes like the CRJ900.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love the bag
on April 15, 2026
Posted by: Ameagle
from Boise Idaho
Bought this a little over a month ago and was suprised at how much I am able to fit into it. Pockets both internal and external are great for all the various chargers and gadgets I have on trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
I love it, though maybe I shouldn't
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: Pedro Paz
from Lima, Perú
I was obsessed with this backpack since the first time I saw a YouTube video about it, and I basically knew every feature I was gonna get when it arrived. So I knew about the 500 features this bag has, the compression, the versatility, and, of course, the straps. I didn't really care because during my whole life I've been a backpack guy, taking one with me everywhere I go, so my mind said "we´ll tank it, right?". So I did, and it kind of worked, but the flaws of the support and comfort that this bag should provide are too noticeable to not feel it when walking for longer than 1 block. Again, I can tank it, but maybe I shouldn't have to. Everything else has been an absolute blast, the expansion is life saving, and being a really medium heighted person (1.80m) the compressed mode doesn't look gargantuous for an EDC use as I expected. I´d definitely buy the next version if they do something about the padding and overall comfort. But im so happy with my purchase that I can see past this not-so-minor flaw
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design