Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(982 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 982 reviews
5 Stars
840
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
3
1 Star
0
97%of customers recommend this product.
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539)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Bag
on December 30, 2024
Posted by: tjpooch
Solid materials, great design features inside and out, comfortable to carry. My go-to bag for work trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
great travel bag for every situation
on January 6, 2025
Posted by: bob27
from san fran
ive used this of weekend trips, and multiweek adventures, it's great
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My little home ❤️
on March 3, 2025
Posted by: nazmoresco
from Argentina
I bought this backpack almost 2 years ago! Most of the year I'm somewhere else, so I like to joke that this backpack is my house (😅). Even I use it a lot, it looks brand new! One of my primary concerns was the safety of my notebook inside, I didn't have any problems yet (always fully packed). Only two things I can think are not ideal. Firstly, is not a backpack for hiking. I like to hike and this is usually my only backpack so I use it anyways, but when I compare it to other hiking backpacks is not as comfortable (the solution I found is to exercise my shoulders and back 😆). Lastly, the chest strap is losable. Since it can be fully detached, it's not impossible it will fall when you have it on just on one side and you will lose it. Thankfully they sell replacement strap, so I used a cheap one from an outdoor store until I could buy it from them.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Absolute workhorse
on March 11, 2025
Posted by: fedesc
So comfortable, spacious, and beautiful. Compress it for EDC, or expand when you're traveling. My go-to, no matter what.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Sincere Review from Thailander 😁
on April 28, 2025
Posted by: Tua
from Bangkok
🌎 Used & Tested for 2 Years
When I first picked up the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L, I was looking for a versatile bag that could handle everything from weekday office life to longer international trips. After using it for the past two years, I can confidently say: this bag exceeded my expectations and make me want to buy more products from Peak Design.
First Impressions
The design is sleek, minimal, and feels extremely premium. The black color looks professional enough for work daily life short trips and international travel. The design look smart and materials feel durable lightweight.
The design is sleek, minimal, and feels extremely premium. The black color looks professional enough for work daily life short trips and international travel. The design look smart and materials feel durable lightweight.
What I Love:
✅ Expandable and versatile — It adapts from 30L for a daily carry to 45L for extended travel, thanks to its smart expansion zippers.
✅ Easy access — Multiple entry points (top, side, and rear) make it easy to grab what you need without unpacking everything.
✅ Super organized — Internal dividers, hidden pockets, and a brilliant layout keep clothes, tech gear, and documents neatly separated.
✅ Comfortable to carry — Padded shoulder straps and the hip belt (which neatly tucks away) make carrying heavy loads surprisingly comfortable.
✅ Durability — After rough flights, rainstorms, and bumpy rides, the bag still looks almost brand new.
✅ Expandable and versatile — It adapts from 30L for a daily carry to 45L for extended travel, thanks to its smart expansion zippers.
✅ Easy access — Multiple entry points (top, side, and rear) make it easy to grab what you need without unpacking everything.
✅ Super organized — Internal dividers, hidden pockets, and a brilliant layout keep clothes, tech gear, and documents neatly separated.
✅ Comfortable to carry — Padded shoulder straps and the hip belt (which neatly tucks away) make carrying heavy loads surprisingly comfortable.
✅ Durability — After rough flights, rainstorms, and bumpy rides, the bag still looks almost brand new.
Minor Drawbacks:
❌ When fully expanded to 45L and fully packed, it can feel bulky — especially if you’re on crowded public transportation.
❌ Padded shoulder straps is fantastic but could use a bit more soft padded for ultra-heavy loads.
❌ When fully expanded to 45L and fully packed, it can feel bulky — especially if you’re on crowded public transportation.
❌ Padded shoulder straps is fantastic but could use a bit more soft padded for ultra-heavy loads.
Who This Bag is For:
If you want one backpack that can work for daily — business trips, hiking weekends, or a month abroad — this is it. It’s perfect for minimalists, digital nomads, photographers, and anyone who appreciates functional design.
If you want one backpack that can work for daily — business trips, hiking weekends, or a month abroad — this is it. It’s perfect for minimalists, digital nomads, photographers, and anyone who appreciates functional design.
Final Verdict:
Peak Design absolutely nailed it with the Travel Backpack 45L. It’s not the cheapest backpack out there, but in terms of durability, smart minimalist design, and versatility, it’s a smart long-term investment.
Peak Design absolutely nailed it with the Travel Backpack 45L. It’s not the cheapest backpack out there, but in terms of durability, smart minimalist design, and versatility, it’s a smart long-term investment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Bulletproof and gamechanging
on July 1, 2025
Posted by: Steve
from Boston, MA
This backpack has been a gamechanger for me when I travel. Often, I find that I can condense what used to be a 2-bag trip to this single backpack. It feels like I can fit way more stuff in here than I have any right to, and the organization is thoughtful and easy to access. In over a year of heavy use, I've had zero issues, even when forced to check the bag on flights. My only complaint is it's a bit on the heavy side, but that's a small price to pay for the durability, features, and organization niceties. Would buy this again in a heartbeat, and it made me a peak design fan for the long haul.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design