Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Ash
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,277 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,277 reviews
5 Stars
1,093
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Ash
Customer Rating
5
So Many Uses. V2 (30L)
on February 21, 2023
Posted by: Jaz
from Pensacola
So, I’m a pilot, and I use this bag for nothing photography related, but I’m obsessed with the organizational aspect of the Peak Design backpack. I can fit my headset, my books, my sentry, laptop, iPad, batteries, cables, badges, etc all in a very very organized location all without it looking like a bunch of garbage throw into a bag.
The Maglatch is my favorite thing ever, I use it all the time to access my books, while I use the side zippers to access the contents while my bag is on a table or in the aircraft.
The Maglatch is my favorite thing ever, I use it all the time to access my books, while I use the side zippers to access the contents while my bag is on a table or in the aircraft.
Had a few loose threads upon arrival, but I just cut the loose ends off and I haven’t had any issues regarding integrity of sewn joints.
Iv had my students ask about this bag and tell me they were interested in it many times. I highly recommend to anybody.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Love the pack but the strap could have been better
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: Ryuji
from San Francisco
I genuinely wanted to love this backpack. It boasts remarkable organizational features, and accessing my camera gear is a breeze. However, the thin shoulder strap became a significant drawback for me. Once the bag is loaded, the lack of padding on the strap makes it highly uncomfortable. I regrettably had to switch to another brand because of this.
For reference, I typically carry:
- A 14" MacBook Pro
- A Nikon Z7ii with a Nikkor z 50mm f 1.8 lens
- A Nikkor z 35mm f 1.8 lens
- A Nikkor z 24-120mm f 4 lens
- An Anker power bank
- A battery charger
- A 14" MacBook Pro
- A Nikon Z7ii with a Nikkor z 50mm f 1.8 lens
- A Nikkor z 35mm f 1.8 lens
- A Nikkor z 24-120mm f 4 lens
- An Anker power bank
- A battery charger
I would gladly reconsider this backpack if a more padded shoulder strap is introduced in its next iteration.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
20L does NOT fit a 15" Macbook Pro
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: ktuluv
from Boston
I bought this bag after watching video after video saying that it was able to store the 15" Macbook. The reality is that it does not even close with the computer in the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
2 Key Critiques
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: John
from Hong Kong
I love Peak Design and will still buy their products. But please consider these for next iterations!
1. The luggage slot on this bag goes in sideways. This is inconvenient because 1). one side of the bag is unreachable, 2). accessing the top back slit pocket results in contents falling out and 3). the slot to put the luggage handle through is larger than my luggage bags, resulting in a slide from side to side making it difficult to balance the bag.
2. The bag does not fully open from the back. while it is okay most of the time, it is much more practical to be able to pull the whole back part out to access contents, especially if it's in the middle of the middle (not easily accessible from the sides or the top).
Otherwise the bag is sturdy, looks great, has many features and I still use it everyday.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Peak design has thought of everything for this bag
on May 13, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
The shelf system is totally ingenius and works with all different kinds of kit from DSLR to drone. As you change interests and kits the peak design backpack will change with you. All of the materials feel very high quality and will last a lifetime. My only complaint is the packets aren't very versatile and once the bag is loaded up only comfortably hold thin thinks like memory cards. It can be difficult to find a good spot for dust caps. My bag fully loaded weighs 18 pounds and it almost feels a little heavy for the straps, but that may be due to their stretchy design. Overall I reccomend this bag and all other PD products to any traveler or photographer.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Very Stylish and Excellent Build
on December 2, 2021
Posted by: Charlie
from Melbourne, Australia
I have been using my 30L backpack everyday for a few weeks and really enjoy it. I am not a photographer so I have found less use for the divider shelves but they are still useful to have incase I'm carrying anything soft I want to avoid crushing.
The build is exceptional good and I have received multiple compliments on the look and features.
My only issue is that it is quite heavy for a bag (even while empty) and not always very comfortable on the shoulders under heavy load.
The price is also very high but I believe it is worth it for the quality and features it offers.
I wouldn't recommend for a long hiking trip where a lot of weight is carried but for an everyday bag it works very well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Attention to details
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Murtadha
from Manchester, UK
The bag is very well built, and the materials are high quality. The details are very well though-out.
However, I do wish few things were done differently. I wish the internal separators would have the ability to attach to one side of the bag (the flat back side) on the inside, creating a hollow pocket that is smaller but as a result allows you to store something flat like an A5 or A4 notebook or a tablet inside the bag (without using the back laptop packets or removing the dividers all together).
Additionally, I also wish the strap would have more cushioning as it does tend to get uncomfortable when wearing the bag for a while. And the fact it isn't that wide doesn't help either.
Other than that (and maybe a tiny pocket on the outside above the side water bottle pockets) the backpack is great, and very well designed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
mr
on March 3, 2023
Posted by: gham
from Zurich
I've been using this bag for a couple months now - primarily as a work and commuting bag. Overall, I'd like to give it a 3.5. Let's start with the good points:
1) lots of thoughtful little pockets and hidden storage,
2) easy to open top compartment,
3) great use of magnets for straps and pockets,
4) usable vertically and horizontally
1) lots of thoughtful little pockets and hidden storage,
2) easy to open top compartment,
3) great use of magnets for straps and pockets,
4) usable vertically and horizontally
Now for what has left me a bit disappointed:
1) It doesn't look great - the material is probably durable but it looks a bit cheap. The black bag is boring - it would have been nice to have the brown accents. The magnetic clip that opens the top pocket is already starting to lose its black coating and I only use it about twice a week for office commuting
2) When traveling with it docked horizontally on a suitcase, the top compartment is almost unusable because stuff can fall out. Trying to access it with he side opening means you need to rummage to find what you want
3) Smaller things in the top pocket can slip past the velcro organisers
4) It's very tight getting a thin laptop and ipad air in the back section - not quick access if you have both
1) It doesn't look great - the material is probably durable but it looks a bit cheap. The black bag is boring - it would have been nice to have the brown accents. The magnetic clip that opens the top pocket is already starting to lose its black coating and I only use it about twice a week for office commuting
2) When traveling with it docked horizontally on a suitcase, the top compartment is almost unusable because stuff can fall out. Trying to access it with he side opening means you need to rummage to find what you want
3) Smaller things in the top pocket can slip past the velcro organisers
4) It's very tight getting a thin laptop and ipad air in the back section - not quick access if you have both
Overall, this is close to being great but I would not recommend it for work and commuting.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design