This bag has absolutely everything you could ask for. Combine it with a packing cube and it becomes very versatile in what kind of trip you're planning on. From packing hiking gearto even a simple weekend getaway and still have room for a camera.
Having been on production crews that traveled overseas to film, I have a lot of experience in the art of packing a lot of camera equipment into backpacks - I wish we had this bag sooner! The engineering and design of this bag maximizes the amount of space available and it is THE ONLY bag I would use for one bag travel.
The shoulder straps and hip belt are sturdy (and stowable) and help distribute the weight really well. The materials are high quality and I love how clean the bag looks even though it is packed with pockets and storage.
I can't recommend this product enough! If you are in search of a tech and wash pouch, buy them from Peak Design - the same thought and design that makes this backpack great makes those pouches equally awesome.
Love how spacious it is but the weight and the shoulder pads are issues
on March 8, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
With the large camera cube, I can fit all the gears that I need. Plus I can put cloths I need for at least 3 days with the expansion compartment.
However, the weight is pretty heavy even without anything inside. Also, the shoulder pads are thin so it digs into the shoulders. I hope Peak Design releases some addition paddings for this bag, maybe for 30 bucks.
Last bag you'll ever need. Seriously. This thing is amazing in every way--can't find anything I DON'T like about it! Try it and you won't be disappointed, I promise ;)
Just got back from a 10 day backpacking trip through japan and Thailand. This backpack has seen the rain of Tokyo to the hard wood of a boat roaming through the ocean in Thailand. I got this backpack along with the small camera cube and medium packing cube and it all works really well. I'm impressed with backpack's ruggedness so far only time will tell how durable it really is.
The only reason this backpack doesn't receive 2 stars is because:
1. The straps are too thin/ uncomfortable. Pretty much the same straps from the everyday-backpack but with A much larger load and volume size. Makes it uncomfortable to carry all that weight.
2. On day 3 of backpacking one of the metal buttons on the bottom of the pack where the straps had the paint fall off. It seems like the paint just peeled off very easily, although just cosmetic it does make me question the durability of the pack because of the paint just peeling off so easily
Otherwise it's an incredible backpack and well worth the money.
This bag is ideal for all types of travel. The simple yet extreamly well laid out and design of it keeps you organized while giving you the space to pack so much. I was always hesitant on purchasing a backpack for traveling as most times style is compromised for function. This bag is beautiful and timeless, Im so excited to have it as my main travel piece
I use this as an everyday carry bag going to and from work via vehicle and as a one bag travel bag as well. This thing has been on 8-10 weeks of airplane travel both business and personal, as well as being hucked in and out of a car everyday since November of 2018. Haven't had any problems with the bag so far.
Some people say the straps may be a little flimsy and they would probably be correct comparatively, but I have never had any issue with them and like how they hide away to nothing.
I like all the organization and the ability to move the origination out of the way when going to bucket mode for max volume.
Thing I wish it had was the velcro origami dividers like some of their every day bags. Also kind of wish they had the origination on the side flaps like the everyday bag. I think this would add to the bags experience.
Travel Example. Medium packing cube bottom of bag then origami divider installed above that before all your toiletries and tech. Help keep stuff in place
EDC Example: Origami dividers and side flap organization would be much more functional from the side access pockets during everyday use as well as add to the quick access functionality. Same reason you have them on the Everyday packs.