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
Get the "RAW" color
on June 28, 2022
Posted by: jbrew
The RAW / white color actually happens to be v2 of the product (not mentioned). I bought both at the same time and can confirm the pouch they fold into is slightly wider and longer on the white one. This means it's packed shape is not as thick and could actually be reasonably placed inside of a men's pocket. The charcoal version is too thick and would be quite bulgy in your pocket.
Otherwise, it's just an awesome tote bag, easily the best one I've owned.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A Good Companion for my Everyday Backpack & Sling
on February 17, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
from Singapore
Just received the Peak Design Packable Tote. It is a good companion for my Everyday Backpack & Sling when I am doing my grocery shopping. The material is nice and can be packed into its compact case when not in use. Love the charcoal colour and the leather PD logo. It is a light and versatile bag to carry around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Overall good with some flaws
on October 13, 2022
Posted by: Eli B.
from Virginia
I enjoy the bag overall, the material, and the price. The handle material feels premium and is comfortable. The bag size is deceptive, it can hold a lot, the material has some give that lets odd objects fit very nicely. However, what is also deceptive is the strap size. I've never had a tote with a strap this short. In the photos it shows it over people's shoulders, but unless you are size zero skinny, it's not really going to go over your shoulder and hang, it's like a small purse or handbag strap length. It either needs a very slightly longer strap or an adjustable one (better option, IMO). I know that might increase cost, but for the rest of the bag being such a premium feel, it's odd that this one can really only be carried by hand, the photos seem a bit deceptive. I'd say the other flaw is the snap closure, it works, but even with packing it back in correctly it feels like it's about to pop open. Two snaps or even a Velcro or some other option would feel more secure. I will say that mine hasn't popped open so far, but packed it feels like more of a potato shape than the flatter shape I imagined. It's a great bag for the price, but the handle/strap is a bummer for me personally. Still totally useable, and a great deal at the price, but just not what I expected given the presentation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Using as mommy's bag
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: Hiroko
from Maryland, USA
I bought the gray Packable Tote as a "mom bag" because my baby's diaper bag is so big. My stuff were getting lost in it, and I wanted a way to quickly extract my stuff without digging through it. Initially, I was going to use it as a bag-in-bag because it's so malleable and light. Now I use it as an independent bag and shove it in to whatever other bag or grocery bag I happen to be carrying around at the time. I
t's super light and crumple-able, so I can shove it in to essentially any other container or bag. Doesn't take up room, and I don't have to worry about it getting wet/soiled/misshapen/scratched (apparently it's even "self-healing?"). I rarely ever "pack it up" into the little pocket, but I definitely will be if I'm taking a trip or don't need it immediately but will later. The depth is also pretty big, so I can shove A LOT into here, including a thick sweater and a few swaddles. The opening is very wide so I can immediately see everything I have inside, making it easy to shove my hand in there and find my phone or car keys.
I like that while the strap wasn't as long as I'm used to with my other purses, it's just long enough and the opening big enough that I can stick my hand inside while holding the bag still on my shoulder and pull out my wallet to check out. I know it's weird, but when you're in a rush with a stroller or shopping cart, being able to take the same hand you have the bag hanging from and pulling things out is pretty useful.
One thing I noticed was that if I'm wearing a tank top, my skin sometimes flaked off on the handle because of the material. But when I just checked it again right now, it's come off, so seems like any of those things are pretty temporary.
For the price, the quality is amazing, and I use it every day! Love how light and malleable it is! One less thing to worry about as I lug my infant and 10 million things that go with them everywhere. Thanks so much for designing this! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Strap is useless as a sling + one other bug
on June 4, 2023
Posted by: Million Miler Traveler
from Las Cruces, NM
I've had this bag for a year now. It's almost a great overflow bag for frequent air travel, especially when you find souvenirs in the airport after checking luggage. It's very compact, so when not needed, it takes up very little room in the primary carry-on. It's also useful for times I find myself assigned to a bulkhead seat and use it to hold my iPad and headphones overhead since there is no place to tuck carryons in the bulkhead seat. It's light and easy to grab from overhead after reaching 10-thousand. A big plus is having a zipper. Stuff doesn't escape the bag while it's under the seat in front of you or sitting in the overhead. It's also handy for carrying extra insulation for cold planes and arrivals at colder destinations. There are three small bugs, however. The first is it being a 'tote' and not a 'sling'. Many here complain about the 'shoulder strap' being to short for shoulder. Totes in the industry are technically are handheld bags or tuck just under the armpit. But too bad it's a tote and not a sling, it'd be easier to haul extra souvenirs if the bag can drape over the shoulder and carry-on backpack after luggage is claimed at the end of the flight. Second is the handgrip is a tad too narrow. Some souvenirs can be heavy, i.e. wine. The straps don't distribute weight well. Third, the stuff pocket could either go for an extra snap or zipper. I've discovered that it could be useful to keep small items there when the bag is used as the under-the-seat bag, but nothing stays in there because they always slip past the gap on either side of the pocket snap. For those looking for the almost perfect travel sling, I find Chico Bags Sling rePETe the near best option. That bag's shortfall is no zipper closure, so stuff will fall out when placed under a seat. I promote Chico in the hope that Peak Design takes a hint and creates a similar bag with Packable Tote's good attributes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Obsessed!
on February 26, 2024
Posted by: KatieH
from Seattle
I am obsessed with this bag. I received it in a festival gift bag, and if I am totally honest, my first impression was that it was not my style, and I almost gave it away (I am a baggu girl through and through when it comes to totes), luckily I didn’t, I gave it a go, and my love affair with this bag took off. It is quite honestly the perfect little travel bag (that fits so much!)…you can throw your computer in it for errands, use it for groceries, out in the things you want close by for a long haul flight, or walk long distances comfortably. The top of the strap has a flat bit that makes it really comfortable to carry on your shoulder, the bag itself fits really nicely against the body while carrying, the zipper is super handy, it is very lightweight, packs small and is easy to wash/airdry. I will never go on another trip without this bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good quality bag but poorly executed
on August 13, 2024
Posted by: Mark
Quality of the materials and construction are both excellent. The zipper is a nice touch if you throw the bag in the back of your car and want to keep the items from falling out.
Due to the single handle and narrow opening, it is a bit cumbersome to get items in and out of the bag. Combined with 12L capacity which feels very limited, this bag just feels very cramped. The handle is a decent length for carrying, but could be a bit longer to use as an over the shoulder tote. It's a hassle that this bag has to be turned inside out to pack it, and turned right side out before every use.
Unfortunately this bag will either get relegated to my car for emergency use or I will give it away as a gift to someone who might like it better. I have a bag from another brand that packs down to a fraction of the size despite being almost double the capacity, and is much more accommodating due to the dual handles and wide opening.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great / Well Design !!!
on February 18, 2022
Posted by: Brandon
from France
This is the BEST PACKABLE TOTE I've every use ! Strong, big storage, great strap ... I have it since a week now and almost use it every day ! More product like that !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design