I love this bag like many of the peak design products. I would go r this bag 4.8 out of 5 and the only reason it’s not 5 out of 5 is because of the internal side pockets. I wish they didn’t change the internal side pocket and left it like on the v1 with full side zipper. The top magnet pouch is virtually unusable because the magnet gets detached all the time and if you put anything thicker than a piece of paper it falls out. Hopefully they will update this design in the future.
I bought the Everyday Backpack 2 weeks ago and it is now my daily backpack. I absolutely love the fabric and the way it feels on me. I got the 30L as I am very tall (6’5”) and I find the pack comfortable.
The magnetic closure on the main part of the bag is genius. So easy to use with one hand and very secure. I carry 2 laptops, one for work and one personal. The laptop sleeves are a tad tight but understandable because they are designed for 1 laptop and 1 tablet. But I feel comfortable with both in the bag and have not had any problems to date.
The side pockets are deep and I was able to store my Peak Design travel tripod with no problems on a trip. Went thru security and stored overhead on my flight with no issues.
I really love the look and construction of the pack. It looks great and is of high quality material. One big plus is how it holds it shape. My old backpack would fold over itself and would never stay upright when I put it down, it would always fall over.
Overall I really love this backpack and if I had to give one critique it would be great if there was a quick access area on top of the bag. There is one where the laptop is stored, but since I have 2 laptops the fit is tight and makes access less than desirable. But I am nitpicking a tad here as I’m using the bag for something other than it’s intended use.
I have not taken a trip yet with my cameras yet, but will do so next week. I’ll come back and review that effort separately.
Just switched to this bag after experimenting with a few others and should’ve done so a long time ago. Super well organized and the compartments are a great add during busy moments where you can just pull what you need from the side zipper. Highly recommended.
Bought this bag two weeks ago on a trip in USA and been using it since. It looks like they have thought of all the common every day scenarios of a tech/photography person. The back is really handy and you can access the stuff you want very quickly. It takes some time modifying the internal separators to your needs but once you get used to it it is a breeze. A bit pricey but it gets the job done. Would totally recommend the bag.
I wanted a quality backpack. It was time to upgrade my backpack, and I chose the 15L that I can take to work and also use as a “personal item” while traveling. I actually purchased the 45L for my husband last year as an anniversary present and he loved it! He uses his for work and as a “carry on” for travel. After seeing how many features his backpack came with, I was sold on what I wanted. Even though the price is a little high, the lifetime warranty makes it worth it. I love the dual zippers that opens the backpack all the way! The only downside is the color. The bone is beautiful but I’m afraid it will stain easily. I didn’t like it in the black of grey, and I really wanted to buy it in sage but that was not an option :( Overall, I love this backpack!
I've had my eye on this backpack to use for my photography equipment for quite awhile and I love it. It fits my camera gear nicely and I've reconfigured it a few times for different photographing events. Your back can get a little hot if you're walking around with it on a hot day, but that's easily survivable with how awesome the rest of the bag is. I love the straps where you can add extra items to the outside of it. The side zippers are a lifesavers for getting at your equipment easily.
After a lot of research for my backpack for work, i landed on this one. Very happy, it has lots of smart details and possibilites. Its small enough that it is nice to bring everywhere but expands so that i can always bring what i need.