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
My new work horse
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: dompelletier55
from Gatineau, QC
I bought this bag because I travel a fair bit and also needed something to haul my belongings to the office as I was starting to max out the capacity of my everyday messenger bag. Tons of room and many pockets to keep your things organized which makes boarding a plane a breeze: easy access to the laptop/tablet sleeve and I carry a tech pouch in my hands for everything else I might need while flying. Just one minor thing: the coyote brown x-pac fabric has a slight sheen to it (I was expecting something more matte).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great pack for traveling
on December 6, 2024
Posted by: Photoboy
from Wisconsin
Just got this and am going on my trip soon. Love how everything adjusts and the ample amount of space that the pack has with a strap to put it on my suitcase
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best travel bag, but weight heavy
on November 29, 2024
Posted by: A.K.
from Tokyo
This one bag is all you need for a 3-4 day trip. It's incredibly durable but unfortunately, it's also quite heavy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My home for the past 5 years
on November 25, 2024
Posted by: Mr Soly
from Montreal, Canada
I am a 35 years old nomad, and I've been a nomad since my childhood (thank you, mom and dad!). So you can imagine that I’ve gone through my fair share of travel gear. But five years ago, I made the switch to this backpack, and let me tell you: it changed the game!! This isn’t just a bag; it’s my life in carry-on form.
We’re talking everything: clothes, two laptops, cameras, wires, other electronics, toiletries, you name it... I even managed to attach a tripod and camping tent on the front face for a while. (Who even designs something that versatile? Genius!!!)
I am not the most careful person with my belongings, so backpack has seen it all. I’ve flown on airlines across every continent, and not once did it get issues using it as a carry-on. Okay, there was that one tiny plane where it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bin. But I found an easy solution: I pulled out my laptops, slid this backpack under the seat, and we were good to go. (Sure, the flight was cramped, but blame the plane, not the backpack 😂)
It’s not just about the space, though. This bag is comfy to carry for hours, perfectly balanced, with multiple carrying options and a sternum strap that’s somehow both lightweight and super durable. And yes, it’s heavier than my previous bags. But I can't complain, because it’s built to last. Five years of travel (and trust me, my trips are not gentle), and it still looks like I just bought it. No scratches, no tears, not much wear (you can see it in the pic, although the backpack was super dirty on one of those pics lol).
And I loooove the water resistance. This thing has survived downpours that left me drenched while my gear stayed dry. Mind you, I have my stuff inside plastic bags inside my backpack, just in case. But the last few times, nothing inside got wet anyway. I haven’t tested it recently, and I know that the water resistance may decrease over the years... but from my past experiences, it’s never let me down. (I’ll update this review if that ever changes)
If you’re on the fence because of the price, but you are looking for something to use for years, let me save you some time: just get it. After five years, I can’t imagine using another backpack. It’s my ultimate travel companion, and if ever it breaks, I would buy another one for sure.
I hope this helps someone!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Functional and well built pack.
on November 9, 2024
Posted by: Jimd
I have had this pack for 3 years...great pack...carry my Nikon and accessories and 17" laptop...and more...
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed quality
on November 7, 2024
Posted by: Steve
from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I bought this bag a couple of months ago and am very disappointed with the quality. The edges of the bag are peeling, and the stitching has come undone as well. I’ve owned several Peak Design products and had no issues with them. Peak Design should consider reviewing the materials used for their backpacks, especially the zipper.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
great bag with horrible comfort
on October 31, 2024
Posted by: xxx
one year with it and i can't use it anymore because of that horribly painful straps. If they could just redesign that back part prioritizing comfort (like the tortuga backpack, for example), they could have the perfect bag but right now, at least for my body, it's unusable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best travel backpack.
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Mihai
from California
I have too many backpacks and really this is the one that I always go to when traveling. Easily accessible and super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design