Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,133 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,133 reviews
5 Stars
953
4 Stars
131
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
9
1 Star
4
96%of customers recommend this product.
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657)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
3
Good space, but the shoulder straps are terrible.
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Michael
from Medway, UK
I bought the sage travel backpack in March at the Photography show. First, let's talk about the positives of the bag. The most noticeable thing about the bag is the look; it is easily one of the best bags I have seen, and the sage really suits the bag. The build quality is also very good; it feels expensive and built to last. Inside the bag, the space is impressive, and the fact that you can zip and expand the bag from 27 litres to 33 litres. I also like the laptop pocket, which is really practical.
For all the positives, unfortunately, the backpack is let down for a couple of reasons. The first is the hooks for the carry straps. Generally, it is nice to have them, but the 2 hooks at the bottom of the bag rub against my lower back, which is annoying. Also, I find the sternum strap pretty useless; it doesn't store particularly well and is always dropping out of its stored position.
The main issue, though, is the shoulder straps, which are absolutely awful. When I tried the bag out, it was empty, and the bag is OK, right up until you fill the bag up with equipment and books for university, the thin straps just put so much pressure on my shoulders that I have to take the bag off.
So whilst the bag has good space, I have to be so wary of what I put in the bag, because I can't carry around anything really heavy, which is pretty useless for a lot of what I would want to use the bag for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Backpack
on October 17, 2025
Posted by: Apollo
from Vancouver
Took this backpack for a week's vacation through Norway. Perfect size fits everything I needed while still being a carry-on size. Perfect for hopping on and off buses and trains through Europe. It was comfortable to wear even while fully packed. The different areas were easily accessible with its numerous zippers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: NicoAperture
from Nancy
Perfect, the 30L model just didn't have enough space. The 45L is excellent, with the side access, the extra pockets, and more comfortable straps. It's the best!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A great travel backpack.
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: AndyTuly
from Espoo, Finland
A fantastic travel backpack. Perfect for a photo/video camera, personal items, and clothing. It can be taken on board as carry-on luggage, yet it's spacious enough and to fit comfortably on your back. Multiple access points and numerous pockets enhance its features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent All Around Business Traveller!
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Subpixel
from AZ
I have used my PD 45L Travel Backpack as my main business traveller for 5 years and nothing compares! I can get a whole week in it and still have room for take home gifts for the fam!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
THE Best Travel Backpack
on September 11, 2025
Posted by: belleabby
from New York, NY
Bought the 45L Travel Backpack in Coyote before a 2 week trip in Europe. I have since packed it with new sweaters, jeans, gifts, etc. and the bag still manages to fit everything without the expander. Pockets are extremely well organized and accessible. This is THE best travel backpack. And a lifetime warranty makes the product 100% worth it for the price and quality design. Doesn’t hurt my back too and I am a thin woman with lots of stuff!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Zipper heaven
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Travel_by_Flight
from Global
Always seem to overpack when traveling, both for business and pleasure. Since purchasing the 45L Travel Backpack, I’ve found it difficult to choose any other type of bag or luggage for my trips. No need to check bags during flights. The biggest advantage, and what I really appreciate most, besides the flexibility of the Travel Backpack, are the zippers. After 2.5 years of constant travel, daily use, and frequent overpacking, the zippers still hold up excellently.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Hate the bag
on August 24, 2025
Posted by: KL
I love the backpack size and portability. One of the reasons I bought it was for the waist and chest load lifters so it doesn’t strain my shoulders. I hate it, there are no buckles. They have metal little hooks and it is really hard to remember where and how to unhook the metal hooks.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design