Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Totepack V2 Backpack - Bone
Customer Rating
5
Great for teachers!
on March 3, 2023
Posted by: Riley
from Manitoba, Canada
I purchased this bag a month ago while looking for something that would stand up to weather, field trips, and general classroom chaos while being able to fit everything I needed it to. The Everyday Totepack has more than stood up to that task. It fits my laptop, marking, daily supplies and even my lunch while keeping its structure and closing securely. I enjoy the magnet access from the top and the ability to secure the side zippers with the pull tabs and loops on the bottom. It is currently winter, and I was delighted to learn the outside is easy to clean from snow, slush and dirt. The adjustable inserts mean I can manipulate the storage options to what I need on any given day, which has been great for field trips.
I bought this bag in January 2023 because I wanted a versatile bag for college and also for travel. It does everything it promises. The build quality is phenomenal, the zippers are amazing. I love the bag divider because it allows me to compartimentalize the bag for my everyday use. I used it for my summer holidays and it worked like a charm. Its big enough for all of my college stuff like 2 or 3 notebooks, ipad, water bottle, etc. The internal pocket is perfect for glasses, keys and other small stuff. I havent used the bag in the rain yet but the material looks like it would hold up perfectly. Its a big price for a bag but if you take into account the quality of it and the fact that it can last you for 5 to 10 years minimum, I think its totally worth it.
I really wanted to like this bag after a lot of research. Unfortunately it just doesn't work how I expected. The bag is much more rigid than the photos seem to show. I really liked the Peak electronics organizer which led me to this bag which was supposed to fit the organizer in a systematic way. In reality the organizer is tight to get in and out with a MacBook and two legal pads, and there's really not much room for anything else once it's in there. The bag does look incredibly good and feels well made, but it is not the everyday carry pack I had hoped it would be. The interior is more suited for flat things like laptops and tablets, but doesnt work well for larger headphones or anything oddly shaped. Instead I'm now using this more as a laptop/tech only bag, and carrying an additional bag of personal items (water, snack, etc).
I was looking for a bag I can use for commuting to work, and also use it for camera gear on the weekends. The bag is well made with neat features. However, here are the reasons why I returned the bag: 1) Laptop sleeve was very tight for my HP Zbook 15". 2) Camera dividers are ingenious but didn't fit my Fuji camera gear very well. 3) Shoulder straps are a little thin.
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend and she loves it! The bone color combo is even more beautiful in person and like all Peak Design products the build quality is amazing!
Love the looks! Can’t take my eyes off the bag. The magnet in the handle is not strong enough though and it only comes with 2 divider. 3 would be better for me. The rest is very good.