Hi, I am a filmmaker and seasoned photographer. I heard good things from some colleagues about this bag. I had the competition's rival bag for a while which I loved but their stock is unavailable for months. I chose this to be the best alternative and hoped would surpassed my last bag but so far, the results have been underwhelming.The bag looks great with a minimalist design however I feel that the material used to produce the bag is rather disappointing. The material easy gathers dirt and dust which is embarrassing. I will keep the bag for the time being until I'm able to repurchase another bag that fits my needs. The outside pockets do not fit my travel tripod therefore is highly annoying. It's not a true black color. For the price, I rwas hoping I could truly just have a backpack that could carry my things in 21L. I do love the brand overall and the amazing innovations they have but this bag isn't it for me.
I have it for almost a month now, and I don't know how I lived without it. The cheer amount of possible scenarios that I can organise my stuff is staggering, and it still feels very comfortable and looks very nice!
I was happy with my Backpack - i got some troubles with the V1 Zipper, so i got the V2. In this case, I´m able to tell you the big improvements. First of all - The customer service & the Lifetime warranty works! The biggest + point is the Improved Laptop pocket. You can adjust it and it is more stable. Over all there are so many details, i´d love speaking about, but i would recommand watching to there video introducing :)
Used the bag on a recent trip to Alberta, hiking the mountains, it made it so easy to take out my camera quick. Also rainproof, didn't have to worry about anything getting wet. Highly recommend this bag to any travelers !
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.
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.
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've been using this bag for almost 6 months. First impression, build quality is good. Once looking in the inside, the amount of possible customization of inner partition is just perfect. I use this bag literally for everyday use to my office and sometimes for light traveling (3D 2N) and this bag able to carry everything I need. And the DWR coating is very good. As a people who live in a country with lot of rains, it really helps.