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
If The Upside Down Pocket Were Rightside Up….
on March 9, 2023
Posted by: OffToLondon
from New York
I haven’t actually used this yet, so this review is only of the features. I like that there is a huge inside space for packing clothes and my iPad Pro which is what I was looking for. the little zipped accessories pocket is useful. I understand the purpose of that upside down pocket, but for me it’s ridiculous. I am using this as a travel carry-on. I won’t be taking it out on hikes or be traveling constantly by train where I end up. So I won’t be using those extra straps. I do wish however that the upside down pocket were right side up. It would be useful to put a small sketch book and art accessories in there. I can’t so the next best thing is my tote pack which has a clip on it which will keep it from dropping if the magnet fails. Otherwise I love the size, the sage color, the feel of the material. It will work…just not perfectly because of the upside down pocket space!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A Travel Backpack With Versatility
on March 3, 2023
Posted by: ChrisG
from Los Angeles
I own 2 of these and I find them to be very versatile because of unobstructed room inside the bag. I use packing cubes and pouches to organize the inside of the bag. The expand-ability also helps when you need to pack a little bit extra or just need the room because you added some items on your trip. The zippers are easy to open and close. I especially like that it is narrow because it fits nicely under the seat in an airplane while giving you room to put your feet beside it. The quick access pocket is also easy to get to in this placement. I also used the stowing feature of the straps in the plane as well. The quick access pocket was for items I reached for frequently. I will say, the water bottle holders are a bit too small for most water bottles but I used them for smaller items (like tissue paper). The additional straps came in handy to carry a sweater or jacket in my travels as well.
I was lucky enough to score the Huckberry version with Xpac material for added water resistance. I can't wait for my next trip to try this new version out!!!
Overall, I highly recommend this bag. Keep in mind that you have to provide your own organization.
I was lucky enough to score the Huckberry version with Xpac material for added water resistance. I can't wait for my next trip to try this new version out!!!
Overall, I highly recommend this bag. Keep in mind that you have to provide your own organization.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Awesome bag!
on February 17, 2023
Posted by: Jason
from KS
This bag is built like a tank and the hide away back straps are great. Handles on all sides is a must and love the interior side pockets.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great in overhead, okay under the chair
on February 1, 2023
Posted by: TYM
from Boston
I’ve taken the Travel Backpack 30 on 22 flights now and think it’s great but not perfect.
Great:
- Lots of storage space + looks great, primary use is fantastic.
- Waterproofing is amazing
- Lots of storage space + looks great, primary use is fantastic.
- Waterproofing is amazing
Could be improved:
- The loop that allows you to slide the bag over your carry-on isn’t wide enough to prevent the Travel 30 from sliding around when fully packed: you should expect the bag to slide off the top of your carry-on
- The little pocket on the front of the backpack is your only storage option for easy to grab things, it’s way too small. Just a battery pack and my wallet is an extremely tight fit, not to think of storing more things.
- Airlines will mostly let you store it under your seat, but once in Europe they did not. It’s huge under your seat, do not expect to extend your legs at all.
- The loop that allows you to slide the bag over your carry-on isn’t wide enough to prevent the Travel 30 from sliding around when fully packed: you should expect the bag to slide off the top of your carry-on
- The little pocket on the front of the backpack is your only storage option for easy to grab things, it’s way too small. Just a battery pack and my wallet is an extremely tight fit, not to think of storing more things.
- Airlines will mostly let you store it under your seat, but once in Europe they did not. It’s huge under your seat, do not expect to extend your legs at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy and perfect size for a long weekend
on February 1, 2023
Posted by: CT2104
from London, England
Just used it for the first time last weekend for a short city break in London. Kept everything dry in the rain and was comfortable to wear for 4+ hrs of walking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Very spacious
on February 1, 2023
Posted by: Rydog
from Chicago, IL
Bought this product in preparation of a 2 week Europe trip. I will be able to fit a lot in the bag
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
impressive technology and attention to detail!
on January 30, 2023
Posted by: Alaska student
from alaska
My son picked this out after doing a lot of research. I am impressed with every aspect of the pack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Nice bag, but Peak Design left out some things
on January 26, 2023
Posted by: Gabe
from Las Vegas
This bag is alright. I own two of the 45L bags and i just love them. I was just looking for something a little smaller for shorter trips. Comfort is normal, nothing too exciting. Nice looking bag. BUT, left out the side access and the better design features of the 45L. Traveling with this bag not so great, when you have to access something mid-flight or on the street. For the price i would have expected all the great design ideas of the 45L. I would recommend you just spend the extra cash and go with the 45L for better on the go accessibility. In the end i just went back to using the 45L and gave the 30L to my friend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design