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
REAL travel backpack!!!
on May 17, 2025
Posted by: Moto travel
from Riverside, CA
When I first received the Backpack in the mail, I thought it was dumb. Now that I have traveled with it for 2 years i realize what a great Backpack it is. I have PACKED this thing completely full then yanked on the zippers, they never brake. Then it comes with stow away belly straps which work amazing to help strap it to a scooter or motorcycle..... then it has all of these little loops on the outside that seem useless, with 2 straps that have hooks... but in reality you can use the straps to hold the Backpack to your motorcycle. Then hook them to the little loops... you can also put suff in the outside of the backpack, like a jacket, rain coat or flip flops. Then use the straps and little loops to hold things on the outside of this backpack.. if I could make 1 tiny tiny change it would be to make the backpack about 2 to 3" longer and to expand 1 inch less. Sometimes when I have it completely full it almost won't fit in the over head compartment on smaller planes.. but then it would probably be to long of a backpack for short people... anyways I'm rambling on, its an amazing, well thought out backpack with great build quality... straps this bad boy onto a motorcycle or jam it completely full of souvenirs. It's won't fail you!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Last Backpack I Will Own
on May 9, 2025
Posted by: MJY
from Palmyra
Traveled extensively, multiple countries, durable engineering and clever design. Will certainly last my lifetime.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect “one bag” travel bag
on April 16, 2025
Posted by: BenS
from Manchester, U.K.
Very happy with this bag! Quality is amazing and it’s the perfect size for a weeks worth of clothes and toiletries (in the peak design small wash bag) AND I can also fit my tripod inside the bag as well as my 3L everyday sling (which houses my camera and lens). I’ve not even had to expand it to 33L, I’m comfortably running it at 27L.
Being able to travel internationally for a week with only this bag in the overhead locker is amazing.
Being able to travel internationally for a week with only this bag in the overhead locker is amazing.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My daily bike commuter backpack (30L Travel)
on April 14, 2025
Posted by: scuderiaseb
from Stockholm, Sweden
I commute by bike 11 km to work and 11 km back and I love it since I get a little bit of exercise but then I need a good backpack that can store all my clothes, a towel and some toiletries so that I can take a shower. I bought this bag about 2 months ago to replace a 10 year old Thule backpack that was 24L that was almost always a little too small and poorly designed since the small accessories were fighting for room in the bottom of the bag that was always the most packed part of the backpack.
I'm so happy I bought this bag, it's 27L in its non-expanded state but that actually feels so much larger for some reason. My old backpack always felt so small when packed and this one handles it so gracefully and I've only needed to use the expnaded 33L once when I was carrying a lot and got a bouquet of flowers which I could safely strap to the outside of the bag. My toiletries and other essentials are at the top quick-access compartment and it works so well, not only does it have great organization and is easily accessed, it doesn't compete for space at the bottom.
My cycling bottle does fit on the side compartment but that is the only con I can think of that they're pretty narrow and I wish they were a little bigger. I was also a little worried about people writing that the straps were uncomfortable but that has certainly been untrue in my case. It's the most comfortable backpack I've had by far. I've had my backpack loaded very heavy and it was still pretty comfortably distributed and the sternum strapped helped. However I was "just" biking then for 30 minutes and not walking around all day with the backpack.
I can't wait to go on my next trip where this will be my carry on. So very happy I got this bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
can’t go wrong
on April 5, 2025
Posted by: Noah.jpgs
bought this for a documentary trip and traveling in general, quality is surpreme as always
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
*heart eyes emoji*
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: jsunshines
I've been using this bag for about four months as my daily driver to the office, which I know sounds ridiculous, but hear me out. :) I was tired of juggling a medium-sized backpack full of stuff, plus a lunch bag and two drink containers that wouldn't fit in it. This holds my lunch bag, tech pouch, large water bottle, protein shake bottle, letter-size notebook, and iPad, plus an umbrella, my wallet, a couple pouches with first aid–type items, and various other bits and bobs all in the Standard, non-expanded configuration. I have definitely gotten some "dang that's a big bag" comments from people in the office (I'm 5' 3", so it takes up my whole back and then some, lol), but it's totally worth it to have my hands free!
I do agree with the folks who have mentioned that the compression snaps do not stay connected to keep it looking a bit more streamlined—they pop open with the slightest pressure—but this isn't a big deal to me.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The perfect back pack for my needs
on March 11, 2025
Posted by: Petroff
from Atlanta, GA
This bag is great. I carry it every day riding to work. And the best part is how well it adapts to my needs. The bag can adjust so well to carry a little or a lot. I love this bag!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Straps don't hold up, LOOSEN often
on March 10, 2025
Posted by: MinTavelerPIX
from Canada
I initially loved this bag when I was gifted it, but after using it, I started noticing some major design flaws. The biggest issue is that the straps simply don’t hold up. The sternum/chest strap loosens within minutes, and unfortunately, all the other straps do too. When my bag is fully loaded with a laptop, one camera body, three lenses (12-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm), a tripod, and my travel essentials, the straps fail to stay secure. Even when carrying just my camera gear, they constantly come loose, which is incredibly frustrating.
Another major design oversight is the lack of external straps to secure a tripod or other gear. I learned this the hard way when my Peak Design Carbon Fiber tripod slipped out and hit the ground as I bent over to take a quick photo—damaging an expensive piece of equipment I needed later that day.
Comfort is also a concern. After just a few hours of walking around the city, the shoulder straps started rubbing against my neck, causing irritation and discomfort. It became so bothersome that I couldn't fully enjoy my day.
Overall, while this bag had potential, its poor strap design and lack of essential features make it a disappointing choice for serious photographers or travelers. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone carrying a significant amount of gear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design