Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(310 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 310 reviews
5 Stars
221
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Star
6
91%of customers recommend this product.
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234 out of
257)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Can’t imagine a better travel backpack
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Kdearm
I travel frequently to Europe. I use planes, trains and automobiles. When I am with my Wife, I am her Sherpa as she has not mastered the art of minimalist packing. The versatility of this bag allows me to put it on my back and use my hands to assist with my Wife’s luggage. The bag has such a polished look, it will even fit in at a 5 star hotel. It’s perfect.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Good one for flight carry on
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: JM
from Vancouver
The size make it compatible to carry laptop and changing clothes. My first choose for travel backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Almost Perfect
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: Owen951
The only minor thing would be the poppers to make it smaller frequently pop open when putting things in it. Other than that it’s perfect
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed to replace my old carryon bag…
on June 6, 2025
Posted by: KaseyH
from California
Great option to replace your carry on. I like this backpack a lot. Plenty of space. Can be setup for 30L or 45L.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent!!!
on June 4, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Excellent backpack for traveling. Suitable for both long and short trips. It is best to use with compression bags. The material is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Buy only if you can accept poor quality products.
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: Warren
from Singapore
Purchased in 2022, used the bag approximately once or twice a year when I go on long trips.
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
I do not handle my bag roughly and when I travel I use this bag to supplement my large full size luggages.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Note: tried to attach photos to this review however unable to do so.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Travel backpack 30L
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: Chris
from Lithuania
Amazing Backpack. Absolutely love the backpack and the company. The first one I bought was defective, and the support I received to replace it was nothing short of excellent. I am forever faithful to the products and the company.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
3 years / 100 Countries
on May 22, 2025
Posted by: Full time traveler
from Idaho
I traveled with and tried several packs before settling on the Peak Design 45L three years ago. It is one of very few pieces of gear I haven’t traded out. I travel with it almost exclusively in the 35 L configuration but the ability to expand it to the 45 on occasion when I acquire gifts I need to ship home has been a great asset. The pack itself is almost bulletproof. The only issue I’ve had is the plastic coating on the mesh interior pocket, flaking away and the mesh fraying. I’m confident Peak will fix this anytime I was to submit it based on their impressive warranty. Outside of this, the bag looks almost new, shocking given the rather hard life it has seen.
Even fully loaded, the bag is comfortable and the hip belt does a great job of distributing weight. Carry time exceeding 45 minutes will make you feel the shoulder straps, but this is a travel bag and not a hiking pack. The looks are fantastic and make it easy for carry-on even when the bag has exceeded weight limitations. I have traveled exclusively, carry-on, and never been required to check the pack.
For being such a rugged pack, it has great aesthetics, making you feel good carrying it into even the nicest hotels. I do carry a rain cover but solely for when we tuck it into dirty areas as the pack itself is so water resistant there really is no need outside of keeping it clean. Inside there are more pockets than I would prefer, but it is great for those who want them for organization. We found the water bottle pockets to be outstanding. Even after three years of use, they lie flat when when empty and securely hold multiple sizes of bottles. Just as an aside, the small zipper pockets concealed within the water bottle pockets are very handy. My wife and I travel with only these packs and no other bags. The ability to use the zipper configurations to access different parts of our gear without opening the entire pack is one of those small things which makes travel easier, particularly airports. Although I don’t carry a laptop, I found the laptop compartment to be perfect for my Zero Trail sandals and the lockable zippers are a must have on any travel pack though I’m shocked at the number of companies who don’t include them.
I am 6’2”, 205lbs and the pack fits perfectly. It was too large for my wife, but she now carries the 30L model, which has been great for her (she is 5’3”, 130lbs). I will note the straps on the 30 L model are narrower, less comfortable, and have shown some fraying. They are definitely a different type of material and not up to the standard of those on the 45 L.
These are not the lightest packs on the market, but I believe they are the best built and have some of the nicest aesthetics. The detail work which has gone into all the little things like handle, comfort, access, hidden pockets, hideaway, straps, anchor, points, etc.. clearly comes from both an eye for detail and experiencing using them for travel. You won’t go wrong with this pack. Peak design, my thanks for making a product which is contributed so much to ease of travel.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design