Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,286 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,286 reviews
5 Stars
1,100
4 Stars
155
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 30L - Charcoal
Customer Rating
4
Great bag and support from Peak Design
on October 2, 2023
Posted by: Justin
from Toronto, Canada
I purchased this bag about a month or so ago after seeing it on YouTube and it hasn’t disappointed. It’s certainly a lot more different from the backpacks I’ve used before but it works well as an everyday carry bag and excellently as a camera bag. Peak Design support was quick to reply to emails (within a few days or even sooner) and helped answer the simplest of questions I had to even getting a warranty replacement done for some minor issues with the initial unit. Overall a great product from a great team. Can’t wait to see what further improvements this bag will get in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Top Notch Quality
on December 5, 2024
Posted by: Jordan
from Miami, FL
Have been using for several months now and honestly I'm still finding little extras every week that just make this bag a pleasure to use. Small pockets line larger ones, many locations for any sized items, multiple ways to enter the large portion of the bag, multiple laptop/tablet sleeves--its a just a pure pleasure to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Too much hype but functionally lacking.
on August 15, 2021
Posted by: Thom
from Texas
I love PEAK DESIGN and all of the ten or so items I have purchased and used daily. The quality and functionality of every product have been great until I recently purchased the Everyday Backpack. I have tried for over a month to arrange the bag in a manner where I felt my expensive camera and lens were well protected but with no success. All of the videos were convincing and I even purchased individual foam covers for my expensive prime lens, but even that didn't give me the proper fit or confidence I expected. The bag is very well made and the design concept appeared in line with all of the other PEAK DESIGN items I have purchased and love, however, protecting over 7K of equipment (especially prime mirrorless lens) requires more than this bag offers. The buyer's remorse led me back to a new Pelican Case that even holds my PD Tripod and the other great PD items I have purchased. I did put a PD sticker on my new Pelican.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
The Bag!
on February 14, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Canberra Australia
So there are two sizes, I watched the video and was like I know what size I want...wrong! The 30L arrived and I was like that's the size of my torso and some. The return process was amazing and soon enough I had the 20l in my possession!
So after my little misstep the 20 lire is amazing.
So I purchased to have a camera bag/backpack. I have a sling over the shoulder but it I'm walking around a little just taking amateur photos it's gets heavy but I will still keep my side slingbag for the purpose but if I plan on walking a little or going overseas I wanted something a bit more travel friendly.
I didn't want a bag that screamed camera bag, mainly for personal safety and totally want to underplay what's in there.
This bag achieves that. (The camera gear I have is a mirrorless camera plus a couple of prime lenses and a tele, sometimes the tripod comes, sometimes the flash and little bits like that - not a professional so sometimes instruction cards too).
So I purchased to have a camera bag/backpack. I have a sling over the shoulder but it I'm walking around a little just taking amateur photos it's gets heavy but I will still keep my side slingbag for the purpose but if I plan on walking a little or going overseas I wanted something a bit more travel friendly.
I didn't want a bag that screamed camera bag, mainly for personal safety and totally want to underplay what's in there.
This bag achieves that. (The camera gear I have is a mirrorless camera plus a couple of prime lenses and a tele, sometimes the tripod comes, sometimes the flash and little bits like that - not a professional so sometimes instruction cards too).
While wanting a bag to carry my camera gear I wanted a bag to serve me in other was especially at this price point.
So it's currently doubling as a work bag. It fits the work 13" laptop no stress. It also fits my surface book 15" but with that hinge it's a touch tighter. I don't think I would try both laptops in the rear pocket together it feels too tight but you could easily place one into the main pocket if you were a person who needs two.
Because I like to travel lighter on the weekends plus I'm lazy I will often have a work bag large enough to fit my more weekend cross body bag so I have all the junk if my personal life in my work bag without any efforts. So my cross body fits in this awesome and the side access works really well.
So it's currently doubling as a work bag. It fits the work 13" laptop no stress. It also fits my surface book 15" but with that hinge it's a touch tighter. I don't think I would try both laptops in the rear pocket together it feels too tight but you could easily place one into the main pocket if you were a person who needs two.
Because I like to travel lighter on the weekends plus I'm lazy I will often have a work bag large enough to fit my more weekend cross body bag so I have all the junk if my personal life in my work bag without any efforts. So my cross body fits in this awesome and the side access works really well.
I would suggest if you have a preference to swing and side access a particular way then the opposite side use the little lock tabs and lock the other side to slow down your ability to open everything onto the ground because you just threw things in the bag back rather than actually pack them.
I should stop rambling through this because there are other things too, the everything screams quality! I was not expecting the material to be as stiff and firm and structured. It is really structured so I feel like I need to wear the bag in. I don't have any problems with that but if you had hoped to maybe stuff this bag into a suitcase or something weird like that you won't be able to.
I love this bag and I'm so glad I purchased!
I love this bag and I'm so glad I purchased!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
The best, but not perfect
on February 19, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Everyone pretty much summed up the pros and I agree with them all.
The only gripe I have with this otherwise perfect bag, is its weight.
Maybe I should have bought the 20L, but filling this bag will get you a heavy everyday load quickly.
Also - “pro tip” - think thoroughly about your daily carry, because this bag will help you organize your stuff in such a brilliant way that you will wind up with a lot of empty space - and I am a heavy loader.
Especially after I paired it with a tech pouch (and that product my friend - is imo PERFECT.)
So to sum up - think twice before getting the 30L, and this bag is an absolute MUST.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Anonymous
from Breckenridge, Colorado
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have had bags from LowePro, Clik Elite, Thinktank, etc... I have yet to find the perfect camera bag because there are always so many tradeoffs. And unfortunately, despite being a great back, the Peak Design EDB is no exception.
What I Like.
The bag is relatively functional without looking like a camera bag. It's hip and stylish, and has some great accessibility features like dual side zips, quick release top entry, and a laptop sleeve. The strap system can be used in a lot of different ways, and the side pockets can accommodate jackets, water bottles, and a Peak Design tripod. The dual zips make it easy to access gear while having the bag over one shoulder. Also, while it might seem expensive on the surface, this is a lot cheaper than similar models from Think Tank. The shoulder straps are ok, but not great. The way they stay flat with a magnet is very innovative and surprisingly convenient.
The bag is relatively functional without looking like a camera bag. It's hip and stylish, and has some great accessibility features like dual side zips, quick release top entry, and a laptop sleeve. The strap system can be used in a lot of different ways, and the side pockets can accommodate jackets, water bottles, and a Peak Design tripod. The dual zips make it easy to access gear while having the bag over one shoulder. Also, while it might seem expensive on the surface, this is a lot cheaper than similar models from Think Tank. The shoulder straps are ok, but not great. The way they stay flat with a magnet is very innovative and surprisingly convenient.
What I don't like:
The first thing I don't like is how much wasted space the shelf system creates. It trades efficient storage for efficient access. If you have a log of gear that needs to be carried (i.e multiple bodies, lenses, and lights,) this might not be the bag for you. The big downside is lack of pockets for small gear. There is no real storage for batteries, cables, cards, etc. I suppose this is to get you to buy an accessory pouch, but that isn't ideal. It also would be hard to use a full size tripod with this bag.
The first thing I don't like is how much wasted space the shelf system creates. It trades efficient storage for efficient access. If you have a log of gear that needs to be carried (i.e multiple bodies, lenses, and lights,) this might not be the bag for you. The big downside is lack of pockets for small gear. There is no real storage for batteries, cables, cards, etc. I suppose this is to get you to buy an accessory pouch, but that isn't ideal. It also would be hard to use a full size tripod with this bag.
Overall, I think this is a really good bag, but it doesn't check enough boxes to be perfect. I think it's best for people that travel with a relatively small amount of gear. Think five or six pieces of body/lens/flash. That is probably more than the average person travels with, but less than the typical pro uses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Evolution
on February 21, 2023
Posted by: Matthew
from San Francisco
Having bought this a couple weeks ago, I was heavily indecisive between this pack and the WANDRD Prvke backpack. I decided to pick this one with the promises of high quality and detail. It did not disappoint, there is no doubt that the detail and quality in the materials chosen and the intricate details of the backpack truly make the pack stand out. I found it admirable that Peak is pushing the market in a different direction, I found the shelves to be a really interesting new way to use a backpack, approaching it from 3 directions as opposed to the primitive top sack opening. I also appreciated the magnetic touches on this pack, the mag latch and the little pocket locks are a really nice addition that is lacking in many techpacks these days.
I did however find some capabilities to be lacking of this pack, I felt that it was not the most intuitive camera carry, however its modularity allowed it to delve a little bit into photography gear carry, but enough to be able to be used for other cases. I did find my lenses to be too small and not secure in the shelves, sometimes my gear would slip down from the shelf to shelf too.
I think the straps need more love, I've seen plenty of reviews saying it isn't the best, and its integration with the capture clip could use some more love as well. I typically use most of the back day to day and the strap often leaves me a little sore.
I did however find some capabilities to be lacking of this pack, I felt that it was not the most intuitive camera carry, however its modularity allowed it to delve a little bit into photography gear carry, but enough to be able to be used for other cases. I did find my lenses to be too small and not secure in the shelves, sometimes my gear would slip down from the shelf to shelf too.
I think the straps need more love, I've seen plenty of reviews saying it isn't the best, and its integration with the capture clip could use some more love as well. I typically use most of the back day to day and the strap often leaves me a little sore.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
I wanted to love it but i can’t
on April 21, 2022
Posted by: Perfect sling bag!
from Denver
I tried PD everyday backpack 20l through nok tryouts. I wanted to love it. All this time I had older generation bigger backpack and never reached for it except for longer trips when I had to bring camera with me. I kept thinking if only I get a smaller bag then I’ll be able to use it as an everyday backpack. My kids are out of diapers so I don’t need a diaper bag per se but need it to be a bag that provides easy access. Unfortunately peak design fell short. Getting anything in and out of it is an ordeal unless it is in the very top pocket under the flap. I struggled so much during my few days taking kids around town. I will not be purchasing it.
The quality is great but the bag isn’t an everyday backpack it claims to be.
The quality is great but the bag isn’t an everyday backpack it claims to be.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design