Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,273 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,273 reviews
5 Stars
1,089
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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792)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
3
Smart design - Bad comfort
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Great idea for the design, but be aware that it is not suitable for long distance. Very uncomfortable once on your back. Back side of the bag is too straight and the shoulder straps are too thin. I used it for a 5 hours hiking (an easy one) and I had marks on my shoulders and pain during 24 hours.
That's a great bag overall, the comfort must be improved for the V3.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Really cool bag that just isn't very comfortable
on August 13, 2021
Posted by: Mark with a K
I was eyeing the PD Everyday Backpack for a long time, and ended up pulling the trigger on the 30L variant, which I've now been using for about 3 months, both for everyday carry and on a several trips. To be clear, the build quality is top notch, the organization and storage is awesome, and it has a bunch of thoughtful features (like shoulder straps that stick to the back via magnets when not in use). Unfortunately for me, however, the bag just isn't comfortable to wear, particularly when I have a little weight in there. Unlike other premium backpacks I own/have used, the back of the PD bag is super rigid and flat, so it just doesn't "hug" my back comfortably.
For context, I usually always keep my MacBook Pro 13", iPad Pro 12.9, a PD Tech Pouch, and a Sony RX100, in the bag, so it's not like it's super heavy, but it def has some weight to it. Also, I'm 5'10" and weight ~200lbs. Even after just wearing it around the airport when travelling, it just really fatigues my back. Another "feature" that I feel is subpar is the sternum strap, although if it were the only issue, it certainly wouldn't be a deal-breaker - I would much prefer your standard (albeit less sexy) clip for the sternum strap (even if I could buy it as an add on).
Obviously YMMV, and it may fit you perfectly, but if you are considering wearing this backpack for long stretches of time, it may really be worth trying it on before purchasing.
I hope that PD's next version of this bag makes some improvements to it's ergonomics!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Looks old immediately.
on April 23, 2021
Posted by: Katie
I've had this bag about two months and have only been taking it out and using it one month. Part of the reason I bought this bag instead of a cheaper alternative was because it looked good, enough to bring to the office once things open up. Well, the bag already looks a mess.
The fabric is some kind of chalkboard fabric that attracts dust and the black coating on the hardware is almost completely gone in some places. I don't understand. At first I thought it was just scuffs that would wipe off but they don't wipe off even with soap and water. Friends have come up to me and said “why is your bag so dirty?” And “you need a new bag!” - I've been using it A MONTH!!!
I have a DJI mavic air 2 bag of similar material that I have been taking out for a year and it still looks brand new, this is a peak design problem. If you know the coating chips off the hardware - why use that coating? Couldn't you leave it the natural color? The whole point of this product (I thought) was longevity and durability. I bought the black color specifically because I didn't want it to show wear, it looks like a 5 year old bag. I have no doubt it will still be functional long into the future but it looks awful.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Adam
from United Kingdom
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overly impressed with this bag, I wanted 'on the go' access without putting my bag down, something to travel with me everyday. I did my research on competitive products. the bag is higher priced than most but I received a high quality bag... I'd buy it again without a second thought. One of the best designed and made products I've purchased in a long while.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Traveling Photographer's Best Friend
on December 28, 2021
Posted by: William Anthony
from Haarlem, Netherlands
I was on assignment traveling throughout the EU this year. I made the mistake of taking my older, other brand backpack with me on the first few trips. I then invested and bought the Everyday Backpack V2. The difference in quality, design and ease-of-use was striking. I felt like I upgraded from a used Pontiac Aztek to a Porsche 911.
Peak Design thought of everything. So many things I flagged as problems from the previous bag were integrated as useful, intelligent solutions on the EDB. The external carry straps, quick-release top flap, magnetic should strap keepers. All of it. Traveling with a ton of gear went from a nightmare chore to actually kind of enjoyable.
Like my 6L Sling, I absolutely love this bag and evangelize for it wherever I go. I even ran into another photographer in Warsaw on my flight with the same backpack. We gave each other a satisfied look and confident nod. No words spoken, but we completely understood each other. Thanks for making this bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
So Many Uses. V2 (30L)
on February 21, 2023
Posted by: Jaz
from Pensacola
So, I’m a pilot, and I use this bag for nothing photography related, but I’m obsessed with the organizational aspect of the Peak Design backpack. I can fit my headset, my books, my sentry, laptop, iPad, batteries, cables, badges, etc all in a very very organized location all without it looking like a bunch of garbage throw into a bag.
The Maglatch is my favorite thing ever, I use it all the time to access my books, while I use the side zippers to access the contents while my bag is on a table or in the aircraft.
The Maglatch is my favorite thing ever, I use it all the time to access my books, while I use the side zippers to access the contents while my bag is on a table or in the aircraft.
Had a few loose threads upon arrival, but I just cut the loose ends off and I haven’t had any issues regarding integrity of sewn joints.
Iv had my students ask about this bag and tell me they were interested in it many times. I highly recommend to anybody.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
20L does NOT fit a 15" Macbook Pro
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: ktuluv
from Boston
I bought this bag after watching video after video saying that it was able to store the 15" Macbook. The reality is that it does not even close with the computer in the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
2 Key Critiques
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: John
from Hong Kong
I love Peak Design and will still buy their products. But please consider these for next iterations!
1. The luggage slot on this bag goes in sideways. This is inconvenient because 1). one side of the bag is unreachable, 2). accessing the top back slit pocket results in contents falling out and 3). the slot to put the luggage handle through is larger than my luggage bags, resulting in a slide from side to side making it difficult to balance the bag.
2. The bag does not fully open from the back. while it is okay most of the time, it is much more practical to be able to pull the whole back part out to access contents, especially if it's in the middle of the middle (not easily accessible from the sides or the top).
Otherwise the bag is sturdy, looks great, has many features and I still use it everyday.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design