This backpack is incredible. It took a little while to come in the mail but it was worth the wait. They truly thought of everything for this pack!! I took it on my most recliner trip and it felt so good to have all my belongings in one place. It’s the only bag I’ll ever need! The amount of stuff that fit was like marry poppins magic bag
So far I am very happy with this purchase, yes it is expensive but the backpack is worth it. Every little detail is though out and so many small details make it truly versatile. The only thing I would have liked is a way to separate the main compartment then using it for everyday carry so that not everything just flies around. Otherwise superb product.
This pack has served well for hunting and forestry field work. It has held up well in rugged conditions and is large enough to haul all of my expedition essentials.
So much space! I do wish it had more organization pockets/compartments since it is large shell but man does it hold a lot. I’ve used it for on location shoot 1-2 day overnight trips, work tools, it’s pretty awesome and x durable.
I did my research on several backpacks before ultimately buying this one. It’s kind of hard to compare when you are watching videos of the backpacks, instead of having them physically with you. With that in mind, I want to say that I picked this one based on the look, but mostly on the fact that it can expand from 35L-45L.
I traveled on several flights in Mexico with the backpack fully expanded to 45L and had no issue taking it as a carry on. The material and durability was great.
One of the best features I liked was the anti pick pocketing details the backpack comes with. I didn’t take my laptop, and instead used the laptop sleeve to put a big envelope with all my important travel documents.
Overall I this this backpack was worth it. Great quality, looks good, and worked for me. The capacity was more than enough for me.
As a reference this is all I was able to fit in my bag for my trip. For info I used the roll method to pack my clothing which helped fit more items.
2 Pairs of Jeans 2 Pairs of chinos 7 XXL Shirts 1 Long Sleeve 2 Sweats 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Pair of Sandals 1 Light Sweater 6 pair of socks 6 pairs of underwear 3 Undershirts 1 Baseball Hat 2 Shorts 1 Light Rain Jacket Peak Design Small Wash Pouch 6 100ml bottles Cellphone charger Cellphone battery pack A small Book
I've now used this on half a dozen trips of different types and lengths, from weekend to 10-day trips, and it never ceases to amaze. The main pocket holds so much, and every time I am impressed with how much room remains in the smaller pockets even once the main one is crammed full. If I had one complaint, it is probably that I wish it were easier to access the front pocket while the main compartment is open but has stuff in it; when I'm packing, I have to close the main pocket and flip the backpack in order to get at the front pocket. I'm not sure how you'd fix this problem, other than moving the zipper for the back pocket up so when it's open, the walls of the back compartment are on the bottom, not the top. But that may not work for other reasons, and it's far from a dealbreaker.
The Travel Backpack 45 L from Peak Design convinced me with its robust quality and the many well thought-out features. I commute a lot for work and the backpack is the ideal companion for me on every occasion. For the daily commute, the side pockets are incredibly practical to have a drinking bottle and umbrella within reach. With the straps and the many attachment-slots you can attach almost anything nearly everywhere. The backpack’s size can also be expanded or reduced depending how many things I need to pack.
The hip belt, which can be folded easily in and out, allows you to distribute the weight of the backpack from your shoulders to your hips. This is extremely helpful, especially when you have packed heavy things. With the handles (on 5 of 6 sides!) you can always carry the backpack properly. And with three openings, you can pack the backpack perfectly or access your luggage on the go.
I first thought, I wouldn’t need a backpack with that many features, but on day one, the backpack convinced me otherwise. Once you have this backpack, you won't want to use any other backpack.
In summary, the backpack leaves nothing to be desired - the Travel Backpack 45 L is the backpack for all occasions.