Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Duffel 35L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Roomy, practical bag for travel
on July 26, 2022
Posted by: draxydrax
from California
I bought this bag for a week-long roadtrip. I bought the larger size and planned to pack for myself + 3 kids. Let me tell you - this bag is roomy and easy to carry! It fit everything with room to spare. I plan on using it for my kids and I for many more trips.
This is a truly well-built, beautiful bag. The compartments are thoughtful, hooks are in just the right place, and there is a lot of opportunity for customization with other Peak Design accessories.
I bought this for my husband to use as a daily work/workout bag. He used to take no fewer than 3 bags with him to work-one for lunch and his water growlers, plus two travel coffee mugs. Another for workout gear, and a third for his laptop and work items. It was all very disorganized looking and didn't reflect the professional he is. This bag along with a couple of dividers consolidated everything. He LOVES it.
The stylistic design and material of this bag is amazing! Everything feels very high quality. This duffel also maintains its regality when it’s empty and so the sides won’t completely collapse in on its self. The quality and detail of the bag is top notch. I’ve used it as a carry on bag three times. Otherwise it’s my daily work bag varying my helmet, flight suit, boots, and a few odds and ends of medical equipment for a flight medic job.
I bought the duffel a bit over a year ago as my companion for business trips because I wanted something reliable, sturdy yet sleek and minimalist looking. Not disappointed. I travel a lot for work as a consultant and this thing never seizes to amaze me. I throw it around a lot and don't particularly treat it nicely but it still looks pristine after all those trips - matter of fact it looks like I just bought it. The build quality is insane and the things I look most for in bags is reliability, utility and versatility. This is where PD really delivers.
The only thing I would change is the way the two hand straps come together. Though they are magnetic, I find it hard to hold the bag for a longer period of time with just my hands and because the handle are solid they move about in your hand causing friction.
This duffel is extremely well designed. It sets upright and open nicely while packing it which is super helpful, and all of the zippers work so smoothly. Fits a ton of stuff, is comfortable to carry, and holds up just fine to being tossed around. Been using it exclusively for getaways since we got it!
I bought this bag a year ago and have been very happy with it. I’ve taken it on weekend trips mostly - the size works very well for that. Lots of nice pockets to store different items. The colour options aren’t the best but they’re alright. I really like the muted green of the Sage. Works perfectly as a carry-on on airplanes too - and the hook system makes it easily convertible into a backpack that works comfortably as an alternative carry style especially if the bag is below 10 kg and you’re not walking very long distances.
I bought this bag a month of so ago and have been enjoying using it as a gym bag between weekend trips. Solid construction, good features, and it's a super clean design. It's been enough for all my gym and pool needs, as well as a 3-4 day trip with moderate camera gear. I could likely use it for a week or more if I really slimmed down the tech and chose clothing more efficiently.
Picked up 35L duffle and have been really impressed with how well it works: lightweight, looks great and has excellent organisation making it a lot better for living out of.
As everyone says though, the magnetic handles are really bad: uncomfortable and don’t stay together.
I will say, I liked the 35L enough that I bought the 65L which doesn’t come with magnetic handles but a wrap around hand grip that makes the handles comfortable and keeps them together.
Peak - please can you make this standard on the 35L and make the handles with the wrap available to folk who want to upgrade their 35L! It’s so much better and I’m sure a lot of folk would want it.