I've had this bag for a few years now and it is my go to for work, travel and photography loadout. Fits everything comfortably and organizes really well. It has replaced nearly every other large backpack I own.
Great bag for travel and everyday use (to use it as a secondary bag alongside the cabin suitcase, since it fits easily under the seat). I use it with packing cubes but the camera cubes fit only when expansed... So I did probably a "sacrilege" and did put a camera cube from Wandrd that can fit inside without expanse the bag (25*31*10 cm - Essential plus). Please Peak Design, go create a camera cube that can fit in the 20L travel bag without expanse it :D
I already have a bunch of PD products and this one is everything who someone like me expects, fit perfectly within the ecosystem, top materials, amazing functionality. Probably one of the last backpacks you'll buy.
A Week’s Worth of Gear? This Bag Said “No Problem.
on August 3, 2026
Posted by: clar81
In short, this is a solid backpack for week‑plus travel, and I’d rate it 4.5 stars. My only complaint is the shoulder‑strap padding, which is minor and explained below.
We took a gamble and bought four of the 40L bags—one for each family member—for vacation. The construction is excellent, and the best part is how well they handled the weather with zero issues. The zippers held up even when the bags were packed completely full. Despite how much we packed into it, the bag stayed structured and didn’t bulge awkwardly.
The only downside was the shoulder straps. After a mile or so of walking, the padding started to make its presence known, but we expected that. Most of the time they were perfectly fine. Weight was likely a factor, since each bag held hiking boots, small restroom essentials, and 11 days of clothing. Even with all of that, the bag still fit in the carry‑on storage of most planes. Small commuter aircraft were the only exception due to limited overhead space.
It was tough to fit 11 days of gear into the bag, which is why I’d recommend it more for 9 days of travel. I included pictures of how we packed everything. For reference, I’m an average‑build American and wear a size 11 boot. We packed each day’s outfit into a vacuum bag—picked out ahead of time, zipped, and compressed tight.
I bought this bag/camera gear for my five week trip to Australia and Japan. Just as expected this is a great product for carry-on. It fits everything that I need for my trip. Hailee recommended.