Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Sage
Average customer rating
4.6
(270 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 270 reviews
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Star
6
91%of customers recommend this product.
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205 out of
225)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Sage
Customer Rating
4
Awesome bag!
on February 17, 2023
Posted by: Jason
from KS
This bag is built like a tank and the hide away back straps are great. Handles on all sides is a must and love the interior side pockets.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
If The Upside Down Pocket Were Rightside Up….
on March 9, 2023
Posted by: OffToLondon
from New York
I haven’t actually used this yet, so this review is only of the features. I like that there is a huge inside space for packing clothes and my iPad Pro which is what I was looking for. the little zipped accessories pocket is useful. I understand the purpose of that upside down pocket, but for me it’s ridiculous. I am using this as a travel carry-on. I won’t be taking it out on hikes or be traveling constantly by train where I end up. So I won’t be using those extra straps. I do wish however that the upside down pocket were right side up. It would be useful to put a small sketch book and art accessories in there. I can’t so the next best thing is my tote pack which has a clip on it which will keep it from dropping if the magnet fails. Otherwise I love the size, the sage color, the feel of the material. It will work…just not perfectly because of the upside down pocket space!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best backpack for me !
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Kenjolio
I bought this backpack because i really like the everyday backpack 20L, I used that for many years and still in perfect conditions, but that one was to small for me so I decided to buy this travel backpack and it’s just perfect for me, I can use it in a lot of situations, of course traveling, but since I like to drive motorcycle and I have to go to university, this backpack allow me to bring everything with me.
It’s durable
Environmental friendly
Easy to access from any pocket
30L and you can expand it to 45 ( not so big and not so small).
there si so much detail in this backpack so I keep looking for new things of this one.
Overall y love it and for me it world perfectly.
Environmental friendly
Easy to access from any pocket
30L and you can expand it to 45 ( not so big and not so small).
there si so much detail in this backpack so I keep looking for new things of this one.
Overall y love it and for me it world perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best travel backpack.
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Mihai
from California
I have too many backpacks and really this is the one that I always go to when traveling. Easily accessible and super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Functional and well built pack.
on November 9, 2024
Posted by: Jimd
I have had this pack for 3 years...great pack...carry my Nikon and accessories and 17" laptop...and more...
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Lacks some essential features of other bags
on July 9, 2025
Posted by: Alophes
from Sherbrooke, Canada
I bought this 45L coyote travel backpack and I'm disappointed with the material. In the photos, it looked more like a military tan. Instead, it's golden tan and reflects light because it's shiny.
It's a good size, and the fact that it can be converted to a 30L is great. The zippers are still good quality. The interior of the bag and the pockets are top-notch.
However, I also own a 30L every day backpack, and I think they've removed some cool features. For example, there are no magnets for the side pockets (for a tripod or water bottle) or for the laptop/iPad (it has Velcro and diminishes the quality of the product). There are none on the shoulder straps. Therefore, the shoulder straps are loose and don't look as clean. Additionally, there are no interior side pockets, which could be very useful for storing small items.
So, it would be wise to add these useful features, which are already present on your other bags, to a V2 to ensure that your bags remain a renowned and high-quality brand.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Hate the bag
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: KL
I love the backpack size and portability. One of the reasons I bought it was for the waist and chest load lifters so it doesn’t strain my shoulders. I hate it, there are no buckles. They have metal little hooks and it is really hard to remember where and how to unhook the metal hooks.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Thoughtful design
on March 10, 2022
Posted by: esh
from United Kingdom
I needed a new backpack and followed the "buy it nice, or buy it twice" mantra. While on the expensive side, the build quality and lifetime warranty should ensure it lasts for years.
The design is great, with a perfect balance between being feature packed and looking clean. I use this as my everyday bag and for short trips away.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design