I bought this backpack almost 2 years ago - and its the most useful backback I have. It isn't just a camera bag. In fact I use it has a laptop and general backpack everyday - no camera in sight.
I bought this backpack a month ago, and it works just like I imagined. Such a versatile backpack! I carried my notebook, tablet, and camera with the backpack and travel to Japan, it did a great job.
and it’s still one of the best purchases i’ve ever made. everything is so well thought out and the quality is high tier. It still looks brand new after daily use. every compartment has a true purpose and I use all of them.
I have everyday backpack in black, and have now used it for 20+ trips and daily work commutes for over 3+ years. This bag is my workhorse that has able to withstand multiple falls, rain, sea water splashes, dirt/mud, and snow, while continuing to still have the same structure, look, and feel from day 1. The bag is durable enough to support a variety of use cases and can easily be customized to fit different situations.
However, overtime, the black color does fade a little and it looks like it's got a layer of lint on it perpetually. Also, ideally, would have likes the bag to be a little wider, so as to accommodate Peak Designs own tech pouch, and potentially a camera cube.
Taken this on two trips now, one for a quick fly-out lunch and another extended international stay.
Overall, it's a fantastic bag. This thing is extremely well built and very strong. It is more flexible when you remove the middle shelves/separators so keep that in mind.
I bought this backpack in anticipation for an upcoming trip to Norway, but also wanted a backpack that would work well for daily use, carrying my work laptop and camera. I've been using it almost every day now for several months, and am extremely pleased. I got the larger 30L version, but it feels smaller (in a good way), which makes it great for traveling and flying. I've flown with it several times now, and it is by far the best "personal item" I've traveled with. I love the way it slips onto the handle of my carry-on luggage for easy transport. Between the backpack and my carry-on, I've been able to (mostly) ditch the carryon luggage. I've also taken it on several hikes, carrying my drone, a camera and extra lens. So far, so good!