Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Packable Tote - Raw
Average customer rating
4.8
(135 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 135 reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Star
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Packable Tote - Raw
Customer Rating
5
Love this thing
on February 22, 2022
Posted by: Jim
from Seattle Washington
I live in Seattle and we now have a tax to get shopping bags from stores. I love that I can throw this in my pocket and know I have a bag when I need it. I have a bunch of peak design gear and oddly this cheap small bag has shot to the top of my favorites. If you live somewhere that charges for shipping bags just get this and it will pay for itself in a few months.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best packable tote!
on March 21, 2022
Posted by: Darin
from Salt Lake City, UT
This tote is the best. I purchased it a few weeks prior to this review and have consistently kept it on me whenever I leave my apartment. It's super compact, so I always throw it into any larger bags I bring out with me when I travel or just in a jacket pocket. It's perfect as a plastic bag replacement whenever going to the store as you don't have to carry around a larger tote for a smaller load. Awesome material, and love that you can zip everything up securely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The ideal packable tote for travel and everyday!!
on April 7, 2023
Posted by: Tronamonk
I was skeptical about this bag initially - especially given some of the negative comments about it’s smallish size, short strap and it not being worth the price. But I needed a packable tote for a 2 week trip in Europe and in the end bought this on a whim. I took it in compact form, used it as a day bag and took it as my personal item on the plane on the way back (having bought enough stuff to check my carry-on luggage).
SIZE
It looks pretty small, but performs surprisingly well - it fit a lot! At its fullest, it held my big clutch wallet, a portable charger, a normal sized umbrella (from the hotel), 2 bananas, 2 snack bars, 2 sunglass cases, a 750ml water bottle, a large scarf, my husband’s hoodie and small souvenirs we bought along the way. It was full, but didn’t look ridiculous, and honestly could have comfortably held more!
It looks pretty small, but performs surprisingly well - it fit a lot! At its fullest, it held my big clutch wallet, a portable charger, a normal sized umbrella (from the hotel), 2 bananas, 2 snack bars, 2 sunglass cases, a 750ml water bottle, a large scarf, my husband’s hoodie and small souvenirs we bought along the way. It was full, but didn’t look ridiculous, and honestly could have comfortably held more!
It actually looks best when about a third full. If I only had a one or two things in it, it didn’t hang quite right. So I suggest pairing it with a small sling or clutch. I’d attach it in compact form to my Lululemon Curved Wristlet if I didn’t have much with me, but would break it out and gradually fill it with food, souvenirs, and extra layers of clothing throughout the day, as it (and I) warmed up.
MATERIALS
As others have said, this bag feels premium. The fabric is great quality, and the handle is sturdier than any other packable tote I’ve seen. I also really appreciated that it is a unisex design that doesn’t look overly touristy, and is still really comfortable to carry. And - I love the zipper! It was nice to know our stuff was secure and safe.
As others have said, this bag feels premium. The fabric is great quality, and the handle is sturdier than any other packable tote I’ve seen. I also really appreciated that it is a unisex design that doesn’t look overly touristy, and is still really comfortable to carry. And - I love the zipper! It was nice to know our stuff was secure and safe.
STRAP
Like some other reviewers, i was a bit nervous about the strap length, since I am larger bodied and my husband has substantial shoulders and arms. But, neither of us had any issues with it, even in cold weather with heavy jackets on. And actually, we found that it’s also perfectly sized to carry briefcase style with a heavy load of groceries from the market - it didn’t hang too low or ever graze the sidewalk, which was nice. And we never felt the load was too heavy for the strap or the bag materials.
Like some other reviewers, i was a bit nervous about the strap length, since I am larger bodied and my husband has substantial shoulders and arms. But, neither of us had any issues with it, even in cold weather with heavy jackets on. And actually, we found that it’s also perfectly sized to carry briefcase style with a heavy load of groceries from the market - it didn’t hang too low or ever graze the sidewalk, which was nice. And we never felt the load was too heavy for the strap or the bag materials.
Overall: I am so thrilled I bought this bag! It’s amazing and performs way above its price point. I’m actually thinking of getting the other color.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Okay first impressions
on April 24, 2023
Posted by: DenisDG
from Berlin
The bag is very useful edition for a small day-backpack. The build quality is okay, but there are a few loose threads (at the point where the strap meets with te bottom of the bag).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great as airplane underseat bag
on August 19, 2024
Posted by: GSGJ
from Windsor ONT
I wanted a bag that was lightweight and had a zipper, to use for my airplane essentials. This bag was exactly right! i was able to put my sling bag, Hydroflask water bottle, noise-cancelling headphones in a fabric pouch and a Turtl neck wrap. Along with a 30L Matador Seg backpack, I was able to keep everything organized. I purchased a bundle of two totes and used them to shop for groceries when I got to my destination. Also, love the single padded handle since there are fewer straps to deal with. As a 57 year old, female minimalist traveller, I would recommend these packable totes to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Tote
on June 5, 2022
Posted by: Carolbriar
from Northern Ireland
I bought this tote to take on safari in Zambia as I wanted a versatile bag to keep extra items in but was easily packable when going on light aircraft which has a very limited baggage allowance. It is strong, good waterproofing, zipped right up so nothing can fall out. I was very pleased with my purchase and actually now have 2 of them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Quality for a very packable bag
on June 14, 2022
Posted by: KPrime
from Boise
Exactly what I was looking for. Needed something that disappears in your bag when you don't need it, and provides a large and sturdy carry when you do
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Smaller than expected but great nonetheless
on August 1, 2022
Posted by: sudeep1110
from Seattle, WA
Excellent quality, great design, very light (no surprises there). The only flaw, if I were to nitpick, is the size to price ratio.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design