Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
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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214 out of
235)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
5
Top quality and innovative
on January 10, 2024
Posted by: theactuary
from Canada
This backpack is well thought out and optimally designed to fit as much as possible and look as small as possible on you.
One area they could improvement quickly is to have more padded straps and a zip in the bottom front pocket (where you store the straps) to allow it to act a secure pocket if ever needed.
Lastly, weight can be trimmed down further. If this bag was lighter by just 0.5lbs the competition would be close to 0 vs this bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love it! Thank you!
on January 12, 2024
Posted by: Wanderer
The reviews while trying to decide between this size and the larger 45 were really helpful so I want to add my impressions, both for thanks to the Peak Design crew :) and others for whom it might be useful.
I compared so many minimalist style travel backpacks! Years ago I had a Tom Binh convertible duffel but there were too many pockets I didn't need. I wanted a "clamshell" style opening with few to zero extraneous pockets inside and out. But I am going on 70 and most styles read "backpacking trip" or else influencer.
I was fortunately able to compare this in person at REI, alongside the Coxapaxtl and Osprey models. It is, as others noted, about as unobtrusive and simple as a backpack can be! Also, at 5'2" the 45l in any model looked huge on me.
I have an early summer easy-moderate level hiking and some city stays 3 week trip to Europe planned and believe this will work beautifully. The pack itself weighs about 3 and 1/2 pounds and could, maybe, potentially squeeze under an airplane seat if not expanded? But I plan for it to be my 18lb Lufthansa carryon.
It's very thoughtfully designed, seems very well-constructed and definitely durable. You could easily, as I believe it's intended, hang all sorts of random gear from the many little loops and there's also two included straps for attaching something bigger (?) across the back. I won't do that. But the cool design for the two side "water bottle" pockets will fit an extra pair of shoes for me.
I also purchased the medium size packing cube- it's great- fills about 2/3 of the bag.
I compared so many minimalist style travel backpacks! Years ago I had a Tom Binh convertible duffel but there were too many pockets I didn't need. I wanted a "clamshell" style opening with few to zero extraneous pockets inside and out. But I am going on 70 and most styles read "backpacking trip" or else influencer.
I was fortunately able to compare this in person at REI, alongside the Coxapaxtl and Osprey models. It is, as others noted, about as unobtrusive and simple as a backpack can be! Also, at 5'2" the 45l in any model looked huge on me.
I have an early summer easy-moderate level hiking and some city stays 3 week trip to Europe planned and believe this will work beautifully. The pack itself weighs about 3 and 1/2 pounds and could, maybe, potentially squeeze under an airplane seat if not expanded? But I plan for it to be my 18lb Lufthansa carryon.
It's very thoughtfully designed, seems very well-constructed and definitely durable. You could easily, as I believe it's intended, hang all sorts of random gear from the many little loops and there's also two included straps for attaching something bigger (?) across the back. I won't do that. But the cool design for the two side "water bottle" pockets will fit an extra pair of shoes for me.
I also purchased the medium size packing cube- it's great- fills about 2/3 of the bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Better than expected
on January 14, 2024
Posted by: Dirkjan82
from Netherlands
Better than expected means a lot. I already have quite a few Peak Design items so I know that the quality is perfect. Yet, this bag exceeded my expectations. For a 1-3 night trip, I had the choice between a 20L backpack which was too small so I always end up taking a second backpack, or a 45L suitcase which is too big. From the photos, this 30L travel backpack didn't seem that much larger than my 20L Everyday Backpack and my 21L Moment Travel Wear backpack. But it is larger. A bit on the outside and a lot on the inside. And it even has nice compartments for storing small items as well. At the time of writing I haven't used it yet but I'm confident that it won't disappoint the next time I'm going to spend 1-3 nights elsewhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Simply a well put together bag!
on January 28, 2024
Posted by: james2519
from Madrid
Looks absolutely amazing, and the materials are top of the line. Super functional as well with solid anti-theft features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great travel bag
on February 1, 2024
Posted by: Jyoon
from BaltimoreMD
Love the structures bag with lots of space. Nice clean look and love that the shoulder straps can be secured. Although wish it had side opening like thw everyday bag, somewhat hard to get into the big compartment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Well built-Heavy
on February 15, 2024
Posted by: Elw
This is a well constructed bag. It can likely withstand any harsh encounters. Only negatives is that this weighs a ton when packed. Also, the clamshell design makes it difficult for quick access to items.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Travel Backpack 30L Great for the shorter person
on March 10, 2024
Posted by: Hugo
from Colorado
Traded my 45L for the 30L and I am happy about it. I am on the shorter side and the 30L looks more proportional on me. What I like about it is that the placement of the top shoulder straps are above my shoulders, not dragging below my shoulders, and more balance on me. Now I don't look like a kid with an oversized backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Solid Bag
on March 10, 2024
Posted by: Jared
from Wisconsin
Extremely happy with this bag. Just used it on my first trip. Plenty of room for my computer, notebook and lots of additional storage for clothing, extra pair of shoes, etc. Everything seems high quality, material, zippers, stitching, etc. In hindsight, I should have purchased the packing cubes for it right away. Other than the computer storage pocket and small pouch on top for smaller things, the majority of the packing space is one large space. Not a knock at all, I prefer it, but the packing cubes would keep things organized much better in this space. Great pack!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design