Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Customer Rating
5
No regrets. Best Backpack hands down.
on March 17, 2022
Posted by: TJ
from Singapore
I don't usually do reviews, but in the case of the Everyday Backpack, I had to make an exception. Really. Even with all the raving positive reviews, it is WAY better than I expected it to be, which convinced me to spend this kind of money on a backpack. I bought the black, size 20 version, and it's hands down the best backpack I've owned. I'm 6'3," and the size is perfect, discreet, and fits incredibly comfortably with an MBP 14" tablet, tons of accessories, and a spare camera set.
While I'm not a photographer, I work in media, carry a backup camera set, and am highly mobile in my work environment. The accessibility, layout, and quality are much better than expected. I was concerned by what I thought was a slightly strange boxy, wide bottom design, which didn't work well in pictures and videos for me. However, it's fantastic in 'real-life.' Incredibly functional accessibility, really well-thought-out design. I'm a fan.
The details the team put into this backpack are just incredible. If you’re like me you have a pocket for everything. The bag is very balanced when I’m taking on a rocky steep trail. Houses my photography and drone gear easily.
I have had the everyday backpack for 2 weeks now and so far extremely impressed. Build quality is exceptional (as you would expect) but the amount of room is what really blew me away. I haven't even needed to open the expandable zipper, and easily carries everything I'd need for a day (or weekend out). Tbh you could easily use this for a light travel longer vacation too.
It was a tough choice between this and the everyday carry, but for me the spacious and full opening main pouch won me over (compared month the multi compartment approach to the ec).
Yes these backpacks are pricier than more budget friendly alternatives. But quality, usability, and versatility (not to mention environmental consciousness of the company) really make it worthwhile!
I was debating between this and the PRVKE and I’m glad I bought the everyday bag. It’s perfect for transporting university stuff and a camera in one bag; the quick folding and retracting dividers are awesome. If you can’t get your stuff to stay snug within the provided spaces that could be an issue, but I was able to arrange my camera gear such that that wasn’t a problem. It’s a beautiful bag which in black is pretty stealth—no one has commented on it or noticed it—a big plus for me. I’m sure the other colors would be a bit more eye catching, if you’re into that.
For a premium, high-quality, everyday backpack, the 30L variant is awesome. The only real complaint I have about the blue color is that it picks up dust/markings pretty easily. If I rub my arm against the front of the bag, for example, it leaves a trail of skin particles that are pretty bright on the blue; this probably won't be visible on the other color options. Also the laptop sleeve, while it fits my 15-inch MacBook Pro, it is a pretty tight fit and leaves little wiggle room for the other pockets in front of the laptop sleeve area. For instance, if I have a larger backup power bank in the magnetically-closed pocket next to the laptop sleeve compartment, it makes it a really tight fit to slide my laptop though.
I really love this pack. It packs really well, is built beautifully and works great. Only thing is I wish it was just slightly bigger. The 30 get too big and this one is great for what I have but not much more space.