Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,274 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,274 reviews
5 Stars
1,091
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Charcoal
Customer Rating
3
Good But Not As Good As Version 1.
on November 28, 2024
Posted by: C
from Canada
Pros: Design feels a tad lighter, slimmer, and more flat/compact than version one. I like the additional organization pockets in the top zipper “sunglasses” pocket, and the magnets throughout the bag to stow the straps and open some of the pockets (inner and side). The top zipper pocket is easier to open when holding the bag with the handle and looks like it’ll last long due to the design.
Cons: The laptop and tablet pockets aren’t as deep as previously which hinders the opening of the top zipper compartment pocket. The water bottle pockets are smaller/stretch out less than previously so can’t snuggly fit a Stanley or Nalgene water bottle. The inner side pockets have very little organization, and feel too tight. The shoulder straps no longer have loops to tighten easily by putting your thumbs through. Materials feel less premium and inner lining is already showing signs or wear after 2 weeks.
Overall thoughts: While I appreciate the attempt to make V2 a bit lighter and slimmer as well as some of the new features like the magnets, top zip organization and the idea behind the adjustable laptop pocket cradle system, I feel like the bag has done away with all the features that made it truly unique and functional as a travel bag and every day bag.
The inner side pockets are exposed while the previous version would zip up to protect your gear better and give extra storage space. The storage there seems awkward to access now and the organization pockets within the zipper pocket are small and useless other than for maybe sd cards or a battery whereas you could previously fit portable ssd’s, and many other things organized separately instead of being catchall pockets where everything just floats around in a jumble. The top zip pocket while easier to open, is harder and more awkward to access now due to the placement and how much higher up the laptop and tablet pockets seem to sit which block access. The side water bottle pockets are much narrower making it harder to fit slightly bigger bottles (that fit fine in v1). The straps are harder/more typical to adjust now due to the lack of thumb loop. The inner lining materials while probably lighter weight, feel less sturdy and less premium now and already have scratches after two weeks of basic use which the v1 didn’t show after years.
It’s still a good product that offers features a lot of other bags don’t and I appreciate the designers trying to innovate or improve, but this feels like an instance of messing with a good thing for the sake putting out a new design. While it functions as a daily carry for work purposes, I don’t think I’ll be able to use this as a weekend/travel bag for filming (gopros and accessories in side pockets, and clothes, hammock etc in main compartment) as I did with the V1 mainly due to the inner side pockets having done away with most of the organizational storage and like the top zipper pocket, being awkward to access. I’ve found myself more frustrated with using and accessing pockets in this bag in 2 weeks than I ever was for years with the v1. Still a solid bag depending on usage and if it’s your first everyday backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Extremely versatile!
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: Mansen
from Switzerland
Best Backpack I ever owned for camera gear, city trip or everyday care.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design