I have been using this bag for about a month now and can confidently say it is the best bag I have ever used. I purchased it with a Camera Cube and a couple packing sacks and it is a dream to use. I don't have to worry about over-filling it because it expands in multiple ways! I can un-snap the top to open up room at the top and unzip the expander to create room across the entire bag. It can do it all! From a short weekend trip to a more extended adventure, you can fit everything you need in this bag. The strap design is incredible and extremely well thought out and engineered. The straps tuck away behind magnetic padding when they are not needed. The bag is compatible with other products such as the camera cube and with the C clips that come with the camera cube, they fit together like a dream with immediate side panel access to my camera and lenses. The overall quality of materials and construction is the best I have ever used.
I haven't traveled with it yet but soon. I have it packed for the trip. Lots of room even with the medium camera cube. Since I am taking it as a personal item I have to resist the urge to use the full 45L. I do love that way it reduces in size so I can do that. So far I love it.
What an amazing product. I am able to fit so much in this bag with a very small footprint. Lots of pockets and compartments to keep my smaller items organized as well. I love this backpack!
I own two of these bags. One I use for my Camera equipment when I travel and the other for my Amateur radio equipment when I go portable. Fits all my stuff. Thinking about the 30L bag when I don’t need to carry as much.
I bought this bag so I could reduce the size of my checked bag. I was able to pack everything in a carry on size bag and this back pack. I love all of the compartments and that it is not too bulky despite its size. It is well made and I expect to use this for a long time!
I was feeling discouraged with my old weekend bad -- It had two large compartments, and I found it difficult to pack / remember where I left things. I use packaging cubes, and they just didn't fit my old back.
This bag is so much better. The ability to add items to one large compartment made me able to stack my packing cubes. Additionally, I could take my cord case from my other backup and just slide it in -- it fit perfectly. Lastly, my toiletry bags fit great in the front portion. This was just what I needed.
The ability to hide straps was an add on bonus, as I often have to put this on top of a proper suitcase. That was great too.
And, in the end, when I was done with the bag, everything could be removed easily and it could be stored.
I’ve used my old North Face internal frame backpack for all my travels since 1978. Now in my late 60’s it doesn’t fit or feel like it used to. I have read reviews on the 45L and decided to take the plunge and buy myself the Peak Design 45L for our upcoming European trip. I purchased it in sage which I love! There are so many cool features. Lots of compartments to keep your personal items organized and separate. The straps are easily adjustable and fit my body perfectly. There are a number of handles on the back so you can easily pick it up from various angles without having to grab the straps. I am very impressed with the quality of this pack and its light weight. I expect this will be the last backpack I buy. Hopefully it will take me across the globe like my previous one did.