Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,512 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,512 reviews
5 Stars
1,247
4 Stars
195
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
6
1 Star
25
96%of customers recommend this product.
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991)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
3
Wanted to love this bag so much, but returned it
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: Kishan
from Seattle, WA
This is obviously an expensive backpack so I had high hopes for it. When I got the bag, I was immediately pleased with the construction. It was in perfect condition, no loose/extra stitching. I got used to the opening/closing mechanism very quickly. The adjusting laptop pocket is a very nice touch. I have a 13 inch laptop that I can easily grab and store.
However I kept finding downsides to the bag. The number 1 thing I didn't like about this bag, is that instead of the bag being able to adjust to my needs, I kept finding myself having to adjust to the bag. Yes the bag is highly customizable, however the options are typically just not enough or are self-limiting. I really like the idea of the origami folding dividers however the the upper pocket on the inside blocks the ability to place the divider near to top of the bag. The dividers fold, but since all three of them are the same size and shape, you can only get pockets of certain sizes, specifically smaller compartments. If you have an object thats just too big or small, you'll have to figure out another way to store it.
The side pockets meant for a camera stand or water bottle are very small. They added a stretchy fabric so the pocket can expand, however it's not enough. The pocket opening is way too small even with this adjustability. It would have been better if one pocket has a wider opening to allow bigger items, but instead both pockets are the same size, and small. Two different sizes would allow for a greater variety of storage, or bigger openings for both that can be tightened if needed.
Large items that would fit fine in a normal backpack simply take up too much space in this bag. Sometimes I need to take an extra pair of shoes with me to work. If I put them in the bag, along with my water bottle that wont fit in the side pocket, I pretty much have no space left. I can't even fit my shoes and bottle in the bag without having to take out all of the dividers.
I love the key ring holder. It is a very unique and "peak" design. However I wish they included one more. It's a small piece of plastic with some thread on it. For the price of this bag, a second one only seems right.
Another gripe I have is that putting any item in the smaller pockets pretty much means they'll poke out into the large compartment. The inner side pockets are a nice touch, but again they decided to mirror the pockets on both sides, instead of providing a variety to fit different items.
I really wanted to love this bag. But for my lifestyle, and they things I need to carry, it just doesn't work. A few times I had to opt to either leaving something behind, carrying it along with the bag, or changing the layout of the bag to kind of sort of make things fit.
Many will love this bag, I recommend you get it to see if you like it or if it'll work for your lifestyle. For me, it has too many disadvantages. I have shipped the bag and am awaiting my refund.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best All-Around Backpack!
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: veedub13
from Los Angeles, CA
I've had the Peak Design Everday Backpack since April 2019 and it has been my go-to backpack for both my day to day commuting and all my travels. This has been the first bag that I've owned with side access panels which allows me to make full use of the bag space. It is compartmentalized well with the dividers so that you can quickly retrieve things from deep in the bag as long as you know where it is. This has proven SO useful in traveling where you don't want to spend too much time diverting your attention to searching through a bag. I am able to unzip, retrieve, and zip before anyone even notices. The zipper pulls also being able to loop around the anchors makes a good theft deterrent as you wouldn't want anyone trying to unzip those quickly. The top flap latching mechanism is a very elegant solution for expanding storage while not making the bag look bulky when you don't need. On flights I generally have it packed to the brim (top latch), but day to day I'm usually completely closed up to the bottom latch. I've even taken this backpack on moderate hikes where it did not become uncomfortable carrying and it had ample protection for my camera and snacks. I love the Everday Backpack and have been recommending it to everyone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features for non-camera gear.
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: 389osloh
from Houston
The best feature of the Everyday backpack is how customizable it is. Being able to move the dividers gives you so many options to adapt your backpack to what you need. The side access with organization works great for phone charges or small essentials. Feels very well build and I can tell it will last me a long time. Most of all, the locking mechanism and magnetic pockets lets you know this is not an ordinary backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Using everyday for 3 years now - as good as new
on September 25, 2022
Posted by: Adrien
from Rennes, France
I have bought my everyday backpack 3 years ago and have been using it everyday since. I just love the bag. It has been though through with usage in mind. Every detail is to the point. It also works very well in various conditions (short week-ends, side backpack for longer trips). I just bought 2 months ago the travel backpack, just as good !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Average Usability, but High Quality
on September 25, 2022
Posted by: CFM
from Seattle
Bought this to carry R5 and 2 small lenses while hiking around in Iceland. Hard to use side flaps as they want to close rather than allow easy access. Zippered pockets on inside of the flaps are fine, but slide ins do not keep material secure unless bag is vertical. The outside pockets could be larger/deeper to accommodate waterbottle or travel tripod. Yes, there are securing straps, but not that easy to unsecured if in wet or cold climates. Not much room in the bag for gear if you want to leave room for any clothing, gloves, etc. The flap zipper also gets snagged on the corner of the main flap when trying to zipper close the side flap with one hand so your gear won't fall out. High quality material build makes it a bit stiff. Not a plus if you are in wet conditions and wanting to quickly access your camera, shoot and then return it.
Not a fan of the front cross strap between the two shoulder straps..Difficult to secure to the other strap and then feels like a choke hold once attached and it was in a lowered position.
Not a fan of the front cross strap between the two shoulder straps..Difficult to secure to the other strap and then feels like a choke hold once attached and it was in a lowered position.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Organizers Dream
on September 24, 2022
Posted by: Miles
from San Jose, CA
Great bag for those that like everything "in it's place". I am not a photographer; I did want something that secured all of my electronics in place. As I needed it for going into the office, getting a bag with MOLLE wasn't really an option. Looks professional, holds what I need it to, and seems like it will hold up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Camera Bag
on September 24, 2022
Posted by: MDM
from South Dakota
Bought this bag a couple of weeks ago and so far its been a really great bag. Feels of high quality materials and fits well on my back.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Most useful space
on September 23, 2022
Posted by: eng805
from CA
The problem with other packs is that there is no vertical stratification- you are always digging down into in deep compartments. PD has solved that with the dividers and sode openings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design