Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,122 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,122 reviews
5 Stars
943
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
9
1 Star
6
96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Customer Rating
4
Not the perfect backpack they claimed but close
on November 15, 2021
Posted by: secateurs
from Alice Springs, Australia
I have had this backpack for a few months now. As you can see, I give it 4 stars and I really like the bag. Most of the features of the bag I really like. I won't go into them here because they have been covered by other online reviews.
However, I do have a few niggles that you don't hear much about online:
* The top carry handle is too small (doesn't stick up enough) so it is hard to grab the bag from the top, especially from beside the bag. For example, when grabbing it off the passenger side seat when I jump out of the car. I didn't think I'd use side grab handles much, but they're good for this - as long as I don't have anything in the side pouches. Even carrying the bag from the top carry handle can be annoying/painful because of the lack of clearance to the padded rear section of the bag. But maybe if it were bigger it would rub on your back/neck when wearing it as a backpack? I don't know.
* the buckles look like they will last a lot longer than the plastic ones on most other bags, but what's the point if they don't work? They are too slippery on the seatbelt-like material of the straps so they tend to loosen. This is especially annoying on the shoulder straps. If you let them get to the biggest setting it is difficult to tighten them up again as you can't get your finger in the loop to pull hard. This means you must take the backpack off to adjust the shoulder strap if it gets too loose.
* Similar issues with the sternum strap. It loosens way too easily. It's also more annoying than a normal sternum strap with a plastic buckle because all the length of the strap is on one side, so with the metal buckle hanging off it, it can really get annoying swinging around if you don't want to hook it on like it's designed to. It can also be difficult (but not impossible) to undo the strap with one hand (whereas a plastic one can be easily undone with one hand).
* The shoulder straps tend to slide off my shoulders if the sternum strap is not done up. I'm not sure whether it's the shape of the strap or whether they're too widely spaced for my shoulders, but this makes the finicky sternum strap even more annoying.
* The press studs at the top of the bag to reduce the volume of the bag are a great idea! Too bad they don't work. They don't hold strongly enough and eventually pop back open.
* The magnets on the front/bottom holding in the straps are spaced too widely or are too weak and a couple of times the straps have come out. I don't use those straps very much so for me it would be better to just have them zipped in. For others who get them out all the time maybe the magnets are more convenient, i don't know.
*ID pouch: Would anyone find it? I doubt it.
* Internal durability: I question whether the internal compartments will last the distance. They are made from very thin material.
However, I do have a few niggles that you don't hear much about online:
* The top carry handle is too small (doesn't stick up enough) so it is hard to grab the bag from the top, especially from beside the bag. For example, when grabbing it off the passenger side seat when I jump out of the car. I didn't think I'd use side grab handles much, but they're good for this - as long as I don't have anything in the side pouches. Even carrying the bag from the top carry handle can be annoying/painful because of the lack of clearance to the padded rear section of the bag. But maybe if it were bigger it would rub on your back/neck when wearing it as a backpack? I don't know.
* the buckles look like they will last a lot longer than the plastic ones on most other bags, but what's the point if they don't work? They are too slippery on the seatbelt-like material of the straps so they tend to loosen. This is especially annoying on the shoulder straps. If you let them get to the biggest setting it is difficult to tighten them up again as you can't get your finger in the loop to pull hard. This means you must take the backpack off to adjust the shoulder strap if it gets too loose.
* Similar issues with the sternum strap. It loosens way too easily. It's also more annoying than a normal sternum strap with a plastic buckle because all the length of the strap is on one side, so with the metal buckle hanging off it, it can really get annoying swinging around if you don't want to hook it on like it's designed to. It can also be difficult (but not impossible) to undo the strap with one hand (whereas a plastic one can be easily undone with one hand).
* The shoulder straps tend to slide off my shoulders if the sternum strap is not done up. I'm not sure whether it's the shape of the strap or whether they're too widely spaced for my shoulders, but this makes the finicky sternum strap even more annoying.
* The press studs at the top of the bag to reduce the volume of the bag are a great idea! Too bad they don't work. They don't hold strongly enough and eventually pop back open.
* The magnets on the front/bottom holding in the straps are spaced too widely or are too weak and a couple of times the straps have come out. I don't use those straps very much so for me it would be better to just have them zipped in. For others who get them out all the time maybe the magnets are more convenient, i don't know.
*ID pouch: Would anyone find it? I doubt it.
* Internal durability: I question whether the internal compartments will last the distance. They are made from very thin material.
All right, all right. So a few things I DO like about the bag then (I can't help myself!):
* cavernous side pouches. They just consume water bottles, no matter how large.
* laptop pouch. in the perfect position. feels very well protected, pretty easy to access
* Size: This bag is massive. I haven't even expanded the expansion zips yet!
* Weight is not an issue for me. For what it is, how big it is, and all the organisational pouches, it's a good weight.
* External durability: So far so good. I'm not gentle on the bag, putting it down wherever I need to. No scuffs or visible wear on the outside of the bag so far. Even after rubbing it against rocks and cement walls as I walk past (because it's so big)
* Security features
* cavernous side pouches. They just consume water bottles, no matter how large.
* laptop pouch. in the perfect position. feels very well protected, pretty easy to access
* Size: This bag is massive. I haven't even expanded the expansion zips yet!
* Weight is not an issue for me. For what it is, how big it is, and all the organisational pouches, it's a good weight.
* External durability: So far so good. I'm not gentle on the bag, putting it down wherever I need to. No scuffs or visible wear on the outside of the bag so far. Even after rubbing it against rocks and cement walls as I walk past (because it's so big)
* Security features
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: paparazzi83
Verified Purchase:Yes
Took this backpack around to Athens and Istanbul, and it's a great bag! There have been some learning curve parts; like the top handle is not where you'd expect it to be, the front main compartment entry is much harder to use than the back one (but sometimes it the one you need to use), and the middle pockets are weird that you can access them from both sides. I would suggest really doing your research on these bags before buying, because if you don't pay attention you may hate this bag. But for me, it was a great travel bag and look forward to using it on many more trips to come!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: HeyBiddie_
from San Diego, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought 2 of these bags recently, one for me, one for my partner for our extensive travel (in US and abroad). We love the bags! My only complaint is the straps are a touch cumbersome to stash - but this is likely user error (I generally do things too quickly and get annoyed very easily, which is my own fault) - I do love the ability to use or hide the straps so I would rather struggle with the straps for a few extra moments than to not have the feature. The magnetic bits do hold everything in place very well and we have not had any trouble moving the bags in and out of overhead bins on, etc and then quickly popping the straps out and getting off the plane. I love the removable straps on the front too - great for holding bulky coats or a blanket! We did have an issue with one of the chest straps being manufactured incorrectly but I contacted PD and they sent over a new one right away :) I love the warranty, especially considering the price tag. If I could change anything, it would be moving the main zipper so it was in the middle of the bag, not the very back so it opened with equal sized sections on both sides and laid out "flatter". We both find stashing our laptops in the front section is easier than the designated area when filling the bag to it's max with clothing packing cubes, etc. Overall, these bags are SOLID while not being bulky or heavy and versatile with the ability to grab handles on all sides, modify the overall size, and stashability of all the straps. Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Hayden E.
from Colorado
Verified Purchase:Yes
The backpack has a lot of amazing features. I really enjoy the how I can fit a whole weekend worth of clothes and my gear in one bag. The only think that I would find myself not useing as much would be the side acsess panels. other than that I love this bag!! The bulild materials are amazing and I know that i will be beating this up a lot, and feel comfortable to do so. The camera cube and the capture clips are so handy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Bill E.
from Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this bag. Great design and good quality, although I wish it would have included the rain cover like most of the competition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: tarkanie
from Baraboo, WI / Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Verified Purchase:Yes
Originally I wanted to return it. Felt like it was stiff and bulky and that I couldn't fit half what I needed. Then we went on our trip... Best choice ever. The harness system makes it ten times more comfortable and the turtle shell hideout is perfect for waiting at the gate and storing on the overhead. All the hiding pockets... I could store and have at the flick of my hand ID, cc AND my glucose monitor. My water bottle and dog treats where easily accessible. It had the perfect amount of space for all our dog and human gear.
The only minus it has from me is that the fabric does attract dog hair and my service dog is a Golden Retriever and my bag is black. That is a fabric thing, not just do to color although I am aware had I chosen sage it wouldn't be as noticeable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Josh B
from Franklin, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great bag. Tons of room and organization. Flexible compartment sizes are a big plus as well. First trip I used this on was a 9 day beach trip. Packed my Camera, 24-70mm f2.8 lens and a 50mm 1.8 lens, camera strap, memory cards, laptop, and 9 days worth of pants, shirts, socks, undergarments, headphones, glasses, and other necessities with room to spare. Best part was it was easy to stay organized. Looking forward to purchasing some packing cubes in the future as well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Peak Design travel backpack 45L and camera cubes
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: Robert
Verified Purchase:Yes
Travel Backpack 45L - Black / 45L Great design. Three things I would add/change: Find a way to add wheels, bc it gets heavy when fully packed w/ clothes. (I am 6’- 3, 220 lbs) Also, the sternum strap needs to be secured so it stays put whenever used. Finally, if you use it with the medium or large camera cubes, add strap loops on the opposite side of the cube, so it can be clipped together with the backpack and accessed better from the main hatch. The current configuration of the strap loops doesn’t work as well as it could.
Overall it is a really great product. I especially like the ability to tuck the backpack shoulder straps away. Works great for airplane travel.
Overall it is a really great product. I especially like the ability to tuck the backpack shoulder straps away. Works great for airplane travel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design