Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Packable Tote - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.8
(133 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 133 reviews
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
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1 Star
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Packable Tote - Charcoal
Customer Rating
4
Stylish, strong and compact bag BUT...
on October 1, 2024
Posted by: timg
Really love this bag, it looks great, it's packable and strong, BUT one thing I'd change is making the strap length a bit longer so it can go cross body. Also, I find the straps are just a little bit close over the shoulder, and I'm not a particularly big person either.
So yes, what I love to see is either adjustable straps, or straps that are extra long so this bag can be worn comfortably across the body for ease and security during longer trips.
Surely I can't be the only person to mention this? 🤔 Maybe for next model @peakdesign?
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best tote around the globe!!!
on August 14, 2022
Posted by: Shiki
from Canada
Literally, it's the best one. I traveled through lots of countries and I was always suffering without a good, reliable packable tote. Until I found this one. We usually stayed in warm countries where there are lots of fruits and city markets, and you always need a spare bag with you. But let's move to the pros and cons, because it will be easier for you to pick up the details.
PROS:
-Size! This bag is not big and not small; it's perfect sized for shopping! You can fill in up to 12 kg and don't worry about your bag. It's reliable and sturdy.
-Comfortable! We all know the struggle when you place a lot of good in your bag and it's hard to carry it around because of the thin holders. Not in this tote. It has fancy and comfortable holders, which you can hold with comfort! You'll be happy whether you wear it on your shoulder or carry it in your arms!
-Waterroof! Yes, if something spills into this bag, it won't leave the bag. Forget about wet clothing from liquids that were accidentally spilled. Now you are completely safe!
-Easy to clean. This con follows on from the previous one, and I should mention that cleaning this self-healing tote is a breeze.Just a bit of water and soap and it's good as new. Plus, it dries very fast.
-Pocket for wallet and phone! Yeah, we always need it in the tote and now we have it!
-Packable and lightweight! In an over-consuming world, having a small and packable shooper always with you is a bliss. I pack it and use a carabiner to attach it to a backpack or sling and have it everywhere with me. So yeah, packable is a nice feature which lets me not buy endless plastic bags at shops.
-Unisex design and color! We got two, one for me and one for my wife later, because we were so in love with these small babies. I kept a grey one and she got a white one, and we both love how they look.
Both of them are elegant. No loud colors, a simple design that goes with anything!
-Carbon-neutral and eco friendly. Finally, our family swapped for non-plastic shopping. We use these totes and containers to buy farm goods and eco-food from locals. Without these totes, it would be hard because all our previous bags weren't as reliable. Buying a new bag once a month is the same over convenience as buying plastic bags every day, so we are glad that the reliability of totes helps us do our part to save the planet!
CONS:
So far, I haven't found any. I use it every day to buy eco-food in a shop near my house, and the tote has never failed me!
PROS:
-Size! This bag is not big and not small; it's perfect sized for shopping! You can fill in up to 12 kg and don't worry about your bag. It's reliable and sturdy.
-Comfortable! We all know the struggle when you place a lot of good in your bag and it's hard to carry it around because of the thin holders. Not in this tote. It has fancy and comfortable holders, which you can hold with comfort! You'll be happy whether you wear it on your shoulder or carry it in your arms!
-Waterroof! Yes, if something spills into this bag, it won't leave the bag. Forget about wet clothing from liquids that were accidentally spilled. Now you are completely safe!
-Easy to clean. This con follows on from the previous one, and I should mention that cleaning this self-healing tote is a breeze.Just a bit of water and soap and it's good as new. Plus, it dries very fast.
-Pocket for wallet and phone! Yeah, we always need it in the tote and now we have it!
-Packable and lightweight! In an over-consuming world, having a small and packable shooper always with you is a bliss. I pack it and use a carabiner to attach it to a backpack or sling and have it everywhere with me. So yeah, packable is a nice feature which lets me not buy endless plastic bags at shops.
-Unisex design and color! We got two, one for me and one for my wife later, because we were so in love with these small babies. I kept a grey one and she got a white one, and we both love how they look.
Both of them are elegant. No loud colors, a simple design that goes with anything!
-Carbon-neutral and eco friendly. Finally, our family swapped for non-plastic shopping. We use these totes and containers to buy farm goods and eco-food from locals. Without these totes, it would be hard because all our previous bags weren't as reliable. Buying a new bag once a month is the same over convenience as buying plastic bags every day, so we are glad that the reliability of totes helps us do our part to save the planet!
CONS:
So far, I haven't found any. I use it every day to buy eco-food in a shop near my house, and the tote has never failed me!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for day travel
on August 2, 2022
Posted by: Tomblin
from Halifax NS
Have clipped this to my camera while walking around Paris. It adds little to no weight, it’s free to dangle! It was the best “just incase we see something” bag to bring along. The padded strap stays securely on my solder even when riding an e-scooter over cobblestone roads. Held a pair of sandals, a bottle of wine, you name it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Using as mommy's bag
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: Hiroko
from Maryland, USA
I bought the gray Packable Tote as a "mom bag" because my baby's diaper bag is so big. My stuff were getting lost in it, and I wanted a way to quickly extract my stuff without digging through it. Initially, I was going to use it as a bag-in-bag because it's so malleable and light. Now I use it as an independent bag and shove it in to whatever other bag or grocery bag I happen to be carrying around at the time. I
t's super light and crumple-able, so I can shove it in to essentially any other container or bag. Doesn't take up room, and I don't have to worry about it getting wet/soiled/misshapen/scratched (apparently it's even "self-healing?"). I rarely ever "pack it up" into the little pocket, but I definitely will be if I'm taking a trip or don't need it immediately but will later. The depth is also pretty big, so I can shove A LOT into here, including a thick sweater and a few swaddles. The opening is very wide so I can immediately see everything I have inside, making it easy to shove my hand in there and find my phone or car keys.
I like that while the strap wasn't as long as I'm used to with my other purses, it's just long enough and the opening big enough that I can stick my hand inside while holding the bag still on my shoulder and pull out my wallet to check out. I know it's weird, but when you're in a rush with a stroller or shopping cart, being able to take the same hand you have the bag hanging from and pulling things out is pretty useful.
One thing I noticed was that if I'm wearing a tank top, my skin sometimes flaked off on the handle because of the material. But when I just checked it again right now, it's come off, so seems like any of those things are pretty temporary.
For the price, the quality is amazing, and I use it every day! Love how light and malleable it is! One less thing to worry about as I lug my infant and 10 million things that go with them everywhere. Thanks so much for designing this! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Great but small
on September 19, 2022
Posted by: Giggles
I love the tote but I expected it to be little bit bigger. Its lightweight and easy to carry anywhere since it's foldable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Much smaller than expected
on December 17, 2022
Posted by: DSR
As other reviewers have pointed out, the bag is much smaller than the pictures make it seem. It is much closer to a drawstring bag you might take to the gym than a tote bag you would take to the farmer's market. Also, the quality is not just there compared to other PD offerings. I love Peak Design, but this one missed the mark.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great addition on any trip
on March 13, 2022
Posted by: callsign51
from Minneapolis
Great, high quality package bag for any trip where you’ll need the extra carrying capacity. I use it for grocery runs, but also in cross country trips as a sale bag in the airport and on treks through the city.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great addition on any trip
on March 13, 2022
Posted by: ache_75
from Minneapolis
Great, high quality packable bag for any trip where you’ll need the extra carrying capacity. I use it for grocery runs, but also in cross country trips as a spare bag in the airport and on treks through the city.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design