I work in television and travel every month somewhere new. This bag has revolutionized my travel. It’s so well designed so that everything can have a place and I can travel with confidence knowing as long as I have my PD bag I’ve got everything I need.
Bought this in December of 2021, just before a couple of trips. Long story short, works perfectly just as advertised!
Very well engineered and thought through. Really fits the traveller carrying some tech and photography gear.
Even on a daily basis, it’s my go to bag, collapsed down to the 35L volume. Even with one camera small camera cube permanently there, plenty of room for a lot more without being overly bulky or difficult to work with.
First time I used this back was for a wedding in Italy. The pack does great from at the air port to the overhead compartment. From traveling in the shuttle to climbing up and down the steep stairs of Positano. The pack is beautiful simple yet profoundly organized. To use all its features on a trip makes the trip an orchestrated event or using its large main compartment fully open can get you out of the door instantly. I recommend this bag for anyone trying to go on a trip with everything you need and to be able to return with some souvenirs!
I've been shopping for an international travel backpack/suitcase. This pack has all the bases covered and it is exceptionally made. It's far better in design, durability and comfort than the other packs I've seen by Cotopaxi, Eagle Creek and Sierra Designs. What I also want to mention is that this small business has an exceptional staff. They're an amazing group of thoughtful, attentive people. There's no need to shop anywhere else, stick with Peak Design. Their products are of the highest quality and craftsmanship. No stone was left unturned in their detailing and features.
If there is a feature missing in what I think of as the perfect carry-on bag I expect to find out in the next version. Peak Design isn’t afraid to break the mold or iterate and you shouldn’t hesitate if the price fits your budget. I bought mine used directly on this site after enjoying the Everyday pack v1, as a work / laptop / camera bag. This is similar but better for travel. I am contemplating getting cubes for a big trip, so many ingenious features. Watch their demo videos!
I bought this a reward after receiving some good news given that it is not a cheap bag. I also purchased two packing cubers. I travel quite a bit on both long haul and overnight stays and wanted a bag that would suit these needs, as I'm not keen on dragging a trolly bag around cities. I've used the bag now on three separate short haul holidays and find the bag really useful. I like the way you can stow away the straps to keep it uncluttered as well as the side zips for easy access. Expandable side/drinks pockets make getting and replacing a drink easy and they ar good for holding a baguette. I have used the bag as a day pack reducing the size of the bag for a day at the beach. Extremely pleased with the bag so far and as per the title you can see that a lot of thought has gone into the design and production. Definitely the best travel bag I have bought and hopefully will use it for many years to come.
Using it right now to tour around The Philippines. Way better than Tropicfeel pack. Combine this backpack with packing cubes and no need for a suitcase