Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.6
(315 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 315 reviews
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Star
4
91%of customers recommend this product.
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237 out of
260)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
5
Durable and Easily Cleaned
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: MEOWMEOW
Bought about 3 years ago when I went backing in Ireland, Scotland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, for about a month. Held up well. Can handle a lot of dirt and cleans easily. I think because its a backpack even when it was oversized as a carryon (fully expanded only certain airlines) I never had an issue I think because its kind of incognito or just luck who knows. Just remember where you pack things when I was going through airport security (this only happened once and I was told it was just because they were training they were being extra formal) TSA struggled to find the "mystery" item which ended up being a portable charger it was a bit of a pain going through all the zipped comparments. Everything was fine just know where you put your electronics or like anything that may be a potential issue because there really are a lot of zippers and compartments (a good thing). Good size for me 5'8 woman medium to broad build (I could see shorter women or short torso people in general maybe struggleing with the weight distrubtion). I have a larger chest (H-cup in case any women have similar worries) and one concern I had was that the chest strap would be uncomfortable but I had no issues. I had the matching travel cubes and toilettires bag which have been used a lot in the three years. The material used is good and i've spilt foundation on it and managed to wash it off. I will be using it on another trip shortly which is why I'm writing this review now as I was reminded while checking the dimensions of the bag to compare to airlines. The side zippers that expand the bag capacity can get caught on the material and are difficult to unstick so watch as you condense the bag but I reconize this is human error and the matieral held up as I got it unstuck so I can't complain much. The price is a lot but I see this bag holding up atleast a decade if not a lifetime even with rough treatment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Improve the belt and strap for 5 stars.
on July 10, 2025
Posted by: COPlateau
from Christchurch, NZ
Great materials, love all the pockets but very much let down by waist belt and chest strap just not up to snuff when the pack is full.
Recently moved internationally with this travel pack filled with a small and a smedium PD cube with all my camera gear and all the things that go along with it. Like HDs, chargers, etc. Ill just say that the idea of the waist straps are better than the reality. The waist belt does not do a good enough job to support the weight of a full pack and the chest strap is more for show than anything else as well.
I bike around town a lot and use this to run some errands when i am just out and about and again when it has a fair amount of things in it it just does not feel that comfortable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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
5
Can’t imagine a better travel backpack
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Kdearm
I travel frequently to Europe. I use planes, trains and automobiles. When I am with my Wife, I am her Sherpa as she has not mastered the art of minimalist packing. The versatility of this bag allows me to put it on my back and use my hands to assist with my Wife’s luggage. The bag has such a polished look, it will even fit in at a 5 star hotel. It’s perfect.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Good one for flight carry on
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: JM
from Vancouver
The size make it compatible to carry laptop and changing clothes. My first choose for travel backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Almost Perfect
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: Owen951
The only minor thing would be the poppers to make it smaller frequently pop open when putting things in it. Other than that it’s perfect
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed to replace my old carryon bag…
on June 6, 2025
Posted by: KaseyH
from California
Great option to replace your carry on. I like this backpack a lot. Plenty of space. Can be setup for 30L or 45L.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent!!!
on June 4, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Excellent backpack for traveling. Suitable for both long and short trips. It is best to use with compression bags. The material is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design