Got the bag through the kickstarter campaign and it arrived in time before my Japan trip. Used it as my carry-on and was able to fit my 15" macbook pro, a Nikon D750, a 20mm, 50mm and 85mm along with a SB-900. I used a small Wandrd camera cube to hold everything nicely. Was able to pack a jacket, Bose QC-35II's a go pro, a matador freerain 24L, and a whole bunch of other things. By the end of the trip, I had to made use of the waist belt which made a huge difference. Through the sweaty month of May, the bag still looks brand new after. It looks a bit large, even when compressed to the 35L size; I am 5'4 125lbs. I look like a ninja turtle with it on. For a weekend in toronto, it was my one bag travel bag. Again, perfectly fit everything I needed including an extra pair of shoes. I almost got rid of it because of the size, but for all the features it has (look at chase reeve's indepth) it's totally worth it.
Great bag! I got this after buying the Nomatic travel duffel and being super disappointed in it. This bag was a whole different world and exactly what I'm looking for in a travel bag. Can't wait to travel with it!
Took this bag on a week trip to San Francisco and loved it. Easily fit a week's worth of clothes and also a few other clothes that I bought while in SF. Have the tech pouch but didn't take it with me cuz I didn't have much tech stuff with me. Just took the shoe bag to stuff dirty laundry in. Getting through TSA was a breeze and the bag easily fit in the overhead on United. It felt comfy to wear on my back and made traveling alot easier being hands free. Would definitely recommend this bag
Thanks peak design for this superb travel bag that almost solve my hectic ways of searching perfect travel bag for fitting almost my gear and use it as a daily carry too. But, 1 star is deducted due to the comfort of the strap which i wish it could be a lil bit comfy (more cushion) if the bag is fully loaded. All in all, it is ok .. keep designing more stuff! you guys rocks!
I bought the 45L travel backpack to replace my previous travel backpack. I live in an area where my local airport flies only small CRJ jets that must first go to a hub airport where larger planes fly from. So my carryon backpack must meet its ridged dimension restrictions. Gladly the 45L backpack meets them. I have the medium camera cube which houses all of my camera equipment and lenses (Cann 5D4, 24-70 f/2.8, 16-35 f/4, 70-200 f/4, plus many accessories). The upper space of the backpack easily houses my think tank hive for all of my Lee filter system filters and my other screw on filters as well as my kit for all of my chargers for camera batteries and laptop, phone etc chargers. I love the tuck in option for straps which makes it easier to stretch especially on the small CRJ plane. Overall it is a much better looking and functioning backpack for my travel camera needs!
I purchased the 45L travel backpack, medium packing cube, tech pouch and rain cover for frequent business travel. I have tried many things from messenger and spinner suitcase, to one bag travel and prefer the later immensely. That being said it is not without a few flaws that bother me each trip. I will 100% agree with all other reviews on YouTube, and here that it is a wonderful bag, well designed and constructed with quality materials. I love the storable straps, the lashing straps and rain cover. I has enough organization to be helpful but not overwhelming. But...
• When using the storable straps, it would be nice to be able to remove the waist belt straps. I never use them and they make stowing the shoulder straps a pain. • The straps are not comfortable at all. Where it around downtown or in the airport all day and you'll feel it very early on. If I could add my FarPoint 40 straps it would be perfect. • The pack is much heavier than other travel backpacks, noticeably heavier. • Top strap is hard to grab since it's on the edge of the top. Should be centered.
In conclusion, I think the pack is great and really do like it. I just wanted to add a few real world points that are true for me. If i could get the above addressed, and have the comfort of the Farpoint 40 straps this would be the perfect pack hands down. When I travel for none work, or none flying I always grab the Farpoint 40 as it is way more comfortable to pack around all day.
Really happy I bought this bag. I have used it so far for about 4 short trips by air, ferry, train, bus and car and it has served my very well. It fits so much stuff while remaining compact and upright and the straps stow away really easily. The shoulder straps and hip straps make carrying it very comfortable. My one tiny complaint is that I find it hard to reach the bottle/umbrella holders on the sides when I have it on my back, perhaps because the bag is designed for people somewhat taller than me (I'm 5'5”). The bag also looks really sleek and stylish and I like how the straps etc are so discreet.
I can't say enough good things about this bag. The design, quality and attention to details are superb. I fly frequently so I bought this to carry a my 5dMkIV, several lenses, 15" MB Pro and other travel accessories. I have a Peak Designs medium camera insert for the photo gear. The insert is well designed and has no problem holding the 5dMkIV with RRS L-plate and EF24-70 f2.8 attached. Integration of the insert is excellent and I really like that it can be removed quickly to allow general use of the bag. The loaded bag carries very well and I have no concerns about protection of the contents. The materials seem durable, and I have zero concerns about construction. The price for a bag of this quality and design is reasonable in my opinion. I am a Soldier by profession, I'm into photography as a long time amateur and hobbyist. I've tried a lot of bags and systems for photo gear; from dedicated F-stop gear kits, to pieced together inserts and bags. This kit from Peak designs is definitely my favorite to date for both daily short range travel and long distance prolonged global travel.
Pros: The details of the design are incredible Integration of inserts/accessories Construction quality Materials Warranty
Cons: The outer material collects dirt and dust, but it cleans easily The snaps used to make the back more compact comes unsnapped easily; not really a flaw, just something to know
Overall, I recommend this bag wholeheartedly. I'd buy it again.