Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.6
(314 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 314 reviews
5 Stars
226
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Star
6
91%of customers recommend this product.
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236 out of
259)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
4
great bag BUT
on May 5, 2023
Posted by: peruviangerbil
from CA
+ fits under most airplane seats
+ generally comfortable for long carry but straps are a bit narrow for the weight you can load
- clamshell opening means there's only 1 zip to unfold whole bag AND to get your laptop. my laptop fell out and got dented
- internal zipper pockets can generally only be reached when unzipping whole bag.
- when on a plane, lack of internal organization makes it a little harder to use under-seat. e.g. you put your ziploc of travel liquids at the top. it has to come out to get anything underneath it like a steamdeck or nintendo switch
- little large for every day work commuting
+ generally comfortable for long carry but straps are a bit narrow for the weight you can load
- clamshell opening means there's only 1 zip to unfold whole bag AND to get your laptop. my laptop fell out and got dented
- internal zipper pockets can generally only be reached when unzipping whole bag.
- when on a plane, lack of internal organization makes it a little harder to use under-seat. e.g. you put your ziploc of travel liquids at the top. it has to come out to get anything underneath it like a steamdeck or nintendo switch
- little large for every day work commuting
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Thoughtful design and quality
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: Vcm
from Vancouver
I bought this backpack 7 months ago and have flown with it 5 times now plus other travel uses. It fits under the seat fine in a normal 737 and in the smaller prop planes. It is a squishy fit if you have it jam packed. The handles on all 4 sides are very handy, the zipper is very sturdy and easy to use. The laptop slot is perfect. It has held up to Pacific Northwest rain so far, haven't hiked with it though. The straps are comfortable. The side water bottle pockets are tight and can be a tight fit but it holds the bottles in place, no falling out. It fits 2 packing cubes comfortable, the square one and the small one. Can swap the small for the shoe one. Perfect for my short work trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great camera bag
on April 24, 2023
Posted by: Iron Chef Shellie
from Melbourne
After years of carrying a bulky bright orange camera bag, I finally upgraded to this bag in black. It is so slimline and doesn't look heavy, perfect for carry on baggage. I use a different insert for the cameras which works well. I love that there is handles on all four sides of the bag, plus the one on the bag so you can always grab your bag no matter how it is stored.
I also love that you can tuck the backpack straps away and attach it easily to your suitcase handle to wheel around.
I also love that you can tuck the backpack straps away and attach it easily to your suitcase handle to wheel around.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Very functional bag for day travel
on April 18, 2023
Posted by: roy
from london
We use this bag for smaller day trips out with the kids. Very roomy with lots of well organised pockets for storage. Easily fits a couple of drink bottles, pencils, drawing pads, etc. Can stuff kids jackets in with the useful expansion.
Only criticism - there is only one zip to access the main storage compartment. Because of this and because the bag has extra rigidity built in to keep its shape (and to protect the contents) this can make it difficult to access the main compartment while someone is wearing it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Everyday backpack
on April 10, 2023
Posted by: tmillr
from Golden, CO
Love my backpack! I have had this pack for over a year and use it all the time. The only suggestion I have would be to move the side zippers so they open toward you. Seuss away from you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Size for Traveling
on April 8, 2023
Posted by: barruda15
from New York, NY
I was searching for a backpack large enough to pack for a few days but not so large that it was uncomfortable on my back or too tight under an standard airplane seat. The bag expands a bit for added space and I’ve enjoyed using it so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great bag, straps aren't that comfortable
on April 7, 2023
Posted by: Valers
from London, UK
GOOD
Quality of the bag is great, these bags aren't cheap and I looked at many brands to find what fits my needs. It really looks sleek in design and quality, something I'm sure will last for years to come.
Quality of the bag is great, these bags aren't cheap and I looked at many brands to find what fits my needs. It really looks sleek in design and quality, something I'm sure will last for years to come.
The expandability is very handy and the bag still retains its shape.
The way the bag opens is like a suitcase, so you can easily access everything you need to.
NOT SO GOOD
I had read it on reviews but it was still worse than I expected and reason for lifting 1 star. The straps aren't that comfortable. At the end of the day, I could have only worn it for a couple of hours in total, but my back ends up hurting from it. I'll be looking into if I can get pads or something for it.
I had read it on reviews but it was still worse than I expected and reason for lifting 1 star. The straps aren't that comfortable. At the end of the day, I could have only worn it for a couple of hours in total, but my back ends up hurting from it. I'll be looking into if I can get pads or something for it.
Other thing that's annoying but not a deal breaker is the pocket at the top, I wish it went deeper. It's really small. Or instead of the magnet upside down pouch on the front, a normal zip pocket I'd actually use. I don't trust that something wouldn't fall out of it and be lost, so basically I never use it.
I wish the laptop compartment was separate from the whole bag, so I didn't need to open it up to all my things in the bag to take/put in my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Everything it says it is and more
on April 3, 2023
Posted by: BKPV
from Memphis TN
Bought this for a trip abroad. Tested it last month to Vegas. Packed for three days. No problem handled it all
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design