Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(285 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 285 reviews
5 Stars
205
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Star
6
91%of customers recommend this product.
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215 out of
236)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Customer Rating
4
I love it, though maybe I shouldn't
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: Pedro Paz
from Lima, Perú
I was obsessed with this backpack since the first time I saw a YouTube video about it, and I basically knew every feature I was gonna get when it arrived. So I knew about the 500 features this bag has, the compression, the versatility, and, of course, the straps. I didn't really care because during my whole life I've been a backpack guy, taking one with me everywhere I go, so my mind said "we´ll tank it, right?". So I did, and it kind of worked, but the flaws of the support and comfort that this bag should provide are too noticeable to not feel it when walking for longer than 1 block. Again, I can tank it, but maybe I shouldn't have to. Everything else has been an absolute blast, the expansion is life saving, and being a really medium heighted person (1.80m) the compressed mode doesn't look gargantuous for an EDC use as I expected. I´d definitely buy the next version if they do something about the padding and overall comfort. But im so happy with my purchase that I can see past this not-so-minor flaw
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love the bag
on April 15, 2026
Posted by: Ameagle
from Boise Idaho
Bought this a little over a month ago and was suprised at how much I am able to fit into it. Pockets both internal and external are great for all the various chargers and gadgets I have on trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
600 Flights and Counting
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: Johnk
The 45L is best travel backpack out there. It is durable and still perfect condition after over 600 flights. It easily packs 5 days for my business trips, and laptop, tablet, 18” travel monitor, mini pc and keyboard and two PD tech pods. I even pack two suits on occasions. It fits in the overhead bins even in the smaller planes like the CRJ900.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Yay
on April 29, 2026
Posted by: Moose
Great! Very useful for travel. I like that it expands out
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great features, super versatile
on May 2, 2026
Posted by: Steve88
from London, UK
I bought this to carry a mix of photographic and travel gear whilst moving between various forms of transport.
I have carried it around for short periods with it loaded up to around 11·5 kg and it is fine. Routinely I have comfortably carried it for a couple of hours loaded to around 7-8 kg. The hip belt and the chest strap help a lot with comfort
What I like best:
—The easy access;
—The side access that can avoid opening up the whole case just to reach a camera;
—The stowable straps that are great when moving between modes of transport;
—The many compartments;
—The multiple handles.
—The security tabs on the zips;
—The compression poppers that make the bag look so much sleeker.
I have carried it around for short periods with it loaded up to around 11·5 kg and it is fine. Routinely I have comfortably carried it for a couple of hours loaded to around 7-8 kg. The hip belt and the chest strap help a lot with comfort
What I like best:
—The easy access;
—The side access that can avoid opening up the whole case just to reach a camera;
—The stowable straps that are great when moving between modes of transport;
—The many compartments;
—The multiple handles.
—The security tabs on the zips;
—The compression poppers that make the bag look so much sleeker.
What I think might be improved:
—The side-opening zips are single ended. Double ended would be nice;
—When lifting a well stuffed bag using the side handles, the compression poppers invariably come undone.
—The side-opening zips are single ended. Double ended would be nice;
—When lifting a well stuffed bag using the side handles, the compression poppers invariably come undone.
Overall, I have found this to be a very versatile, convenient and durable bag that works even better with the camera cubes and I am very happy with my choice.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design