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
4
Nearly perfect
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Rosettastoned
Bought this about 7 months ago. Have done 15 days in Japan, a week in Mexico, and several other shorter trips with it since. Fantastic bag. Holds a ton but can shrink down if you need it to. Some people seem to misunderstand the snaps, they’re not really for compression, rather just to make the bag smaller if it’s not full. Used it for both camera gear and regular packing and it’s great for both. Would give it 4.5 stars if I could. Only thing holding it back is it definitely needs load lifters! Also maybe a second access to the front pocket so stuff in the bottom is more easily accessible.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great travel backpack.
on June 2, 2026
Posted by: Pete
from Long Island, NY
I purchased the 45l for a 2week trip to Japan with my family. This pack worked perfect as a carry on with 1 set of clothes for me and my 2 kids and some camera gear in the XS camera cube and my laptop. Looks great, the straps could be a little more padded but is doable. Definitely recommend this pack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Loved it so much, we got a 2nd!
on May 27, 2026
Posted by: kerowyn
from Long Island, NY
Love the travel backpack. Been using it since it first came out years ago and recently just bought a second.
It perfectly fits one medium and one small packing cube. Fits my needs whenever I need to go somewhere for a weekend and don't want to drag a suitcase around. Perfect for weekend trips into Manhattan where there's typically lots of steps when navigating mass transit.
First one has held up really well - basically looks new. Got the second one for my wife.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
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: Steve88
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