Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,279 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,279 reviews
5 Stars
1,095
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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798)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just...wow
on April 30, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I'm a total backpack snob. For years I've been plagued by bags with giant compartments and no organization. This bag checks so many boxes for me. the team at PD are great. The bag is made with fantastic quality. the storage organization is fantastic, modular, and ingenious. I can hold a tremendous amount of gear for the size of this bag, and the most important part is I can find it all quickly when I need it. Gone are the days of digging through my backpack looking for that one tiny thing that's bouncing around in the compartment. Love this bag, will keep it until it dies and buy a new one, but I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Posted by: Art of Million
from North Dakota
Verified Purchase:Yes
This bag has almost everything I need for my everyday bag. The only things missing are a good place on the shoulder strap to place my capture clip and wide magnet on the magnetic closure pockets to help create a better seal when filled.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
I like many features of the V1 better
on December 29, 2021
Posted by: Veritas1643
from Florida
I own 4 of these bags of different versions and designs for my wife and I. We use them mostly for camera gear when traveling. Customization makes it great when you bring different camera and lens combinations so they suit us well. There are many other lighter less expensive options for people with few gear for always shooting the same kit. A few things can be improved: the side pocket configuration of the V1 bags was way better. Also the top strap does not allow to completely open the side pockets which is not preferred. I do like the better straps of the V2 version and the extra magnets. Still love these bags.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Wanted to love this bag so much, but returned it
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: Kishan
from Seattle, WA
This is obviously an expensive backpack so I had high hopes for it. When I got the bag, I was immediately pleased with the construction. It was in perfect condition, no loose/extra stitching. I got used to the opening/closing mechanism very quickly. The adjusting laptop pocket is a very nice touch. I have a 13 inch laptop that I can easily grab and store.
However I kept finding downsides to the bag. The number 1 thing I didn't like about this bag, is that instead of the bag being able to adjust to my needs, I kept finding myself having to adjust to the bag. Yes the bag is highly customizable, however the options are typically just not enough or are self-limiting. I really like the idea of the origami folding dividers however the the upper pocket on the inside blocks the ability to place the divider near to top of the bag. The dividers fold, but since all three of them are the same size and shape, you can only get pockets of certain sizes, specifically smaller compartments. If you have an object thats just too big or small, you'll have to figure out another way to store it.
The side pockets meant for a camera stand or water bottle are very small. They added a stretchy fabric so the pocket can expand, however it's not enough. The pocket opening is way too small even with this adjustability. It would have been better if one pocket has a wider opening to allow bigger items, but instead both pockets are the same size, and small. Two different sizes would allow for a greater variety of storage, or bigger openings for both that can be tightened if needed.
Large items that would fit fine in a normal backpack simply take up too much space in this bag. Sometimes I need to take an extra pair of shoes with me to work. If I put them in the bag, along with my water bottle that wont fit in the side pocket, I pretty much have no space left. I can't even fit my shoes and bottle in the bag without having to take out all of the dividers.
I love the key ring holder. It is a very unique and "peak" design. However I wish they included one more. It's a small piece of plastic with some thread on it. For the price of this bag, a second one only seems right.
Another gripe I have is that putting any item in the smaller pockets pretty much means they'll poke out into the large compartment. The inner side pockets are a nice touch, but again they decided to mirror the pockets on both sides, instead of providing a variety to fit different items.
I really wanted to love this bag. But for my lifestyle, and they things I need to carry, it just doesn't work. A few times I had to opt to either leaving something behind, carrying it along with the bag, or changing the layout of the bag to kind of sort of make things fit.
Many will love this bag, I recommend you get it to see if you like it or if it'll work for your lifestyle. For me, it has too many disadvantages. I have shipped the bag and am awaiting my refund.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Brilliant versatile backpack
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: RobinK
from Port Fairy, Australia
I have had my PD Everyday Backpack for several years now and it is an incredibly practical bag. I am travelling and I am not sure of the exact capacity of the backpack but it is one size smaller that the largest size.
But I will start with my one criticism and that is an aspect of the harness. I am 5ft 11in tall and the harness is simply too small for someone of my size as the breast strap is almost across my throat whereas it should be across my chest. without the chest strap it occasionally slips from a shoulder. I believe the top section of the strap with the slots for the chest strap should be at least 2in longer.
But now for what I love. Its flexibility.
1. I purchased it as a camera bag but found I also use it for travel as my carry-on. The harness straps tuck away into the back very easily and with three comfortable strong handles it is so easily carried.
2. When I travel I divide it into three compartments:
The Bottom for my medication in a small zipped bag,
The Middle compartment takes my two cameras (A Fuji XT5 with 16-80mm lens and a Fuji X100VI) and, The Upper compartment, an easily lifted out bag of essentials for flight (headphones, toiletries bag, small shaver etc, plus an iPad and another made up box of medications. It is very easy when reaching my seat to lift out the bag, drop it on the seat and stow the backpack in the overhead locker before the people with their massive illegal sized bags fill the locker!!
3. The two interior zipped side pockets contain spare batteries, power bank, lens brush, charging cables, lens and body caps, spare SD cards etc etc.
4. The external pockets contain a water bottle and small hand held luggage weighing scale.
5. The rear pocket contains a 14" MacBook Pro and a (small - LOL) bag of foreign currency notes.
1. I purchased it as a camera bag but found I also use it for travel as my carry-on. The harness straps tuck away into the back very easily and with three comfortable strong handles it is so easily carried.
2. When I travel I divide it into three compartments:
The Bottom for my medication in a small zipped bag,
The Middle compartment takes my two cameras (A Fuji XT5 with 16-80mm lens and a Fuji X100VI) and, The Upper compartment, an easily lifted out bag of essentials for flight (headphones, toiletries bag, small shaver etc, plus an iPad and another made up box of medications. It is very easy when reaching my seat to lift out the bag, drop it on the seat and stow the backpack in the overhead locker before the people with their massive illegal sized bags fill the locker!!
3. The two interior zipped side pockets contain spare batteries, power bank, lens brush, charging cables, lens and body caps, spare SD cards etc etc.
4. The external pockets contain a water bottle and small hand held luggage weighing scale.
5. The rear pocket contains a 14" MacBook Pro and a (small - LOL) bag of foreign currency notes.
With all of the above I manage to keep the weight to a tiny bit over 7KG
The bag is a quality product with the only exception that my lock on the rear is corroding. The zippers are amazingly strong and weather tight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Missed the trick
on August 20, 2024
Posted by: Tolas
from London, UK
I'm a fan of Peak Design, so it amazes me how a design flaw so big got through... There's no strap to pull the bag closer to the shoulders. That usual strap that you pull from above your shoulders and makes a huge difference in any backpack is missing, which means this backpack weight pushed on my lower back and kept pulling my shirt up constantly. Had to return! I still use the original messenger and have other PD stuff, but this one is a sad story for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good but could be better
on February 8, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Pros: The material is great, the design is excellent.
Cons: Heavy bag just by its own weight. it will be too heavy for EDC. Water resistent material seems to fade away after 1 year.
Cons: Heavy bag just by its own weight. it will be too heavy for EDC. Water resistent material seems to fade away after 1 year.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best backpack ever
on February 10, 2021
Posted by: Adam
I love my everyday backpack. The numerous pockets, pouches, and compartments keep my life organized better than any other bag I've owned. After 3 years of daily use, the computer compartment zipper broke and I got really sad. My friend that gifted me the bag for my birthday mentioned that PD fixes or replaces their products FOR LIFE, recycling old units to help in close-loop manufacturing. As a Sustainability MBA, this is one of the sexiest things a company can do! I am forever a PD customer after they replaced my broken bag and promised to responsibly recycle the old one.
P.s. Everyone I show my bag to gets very jealous and wants to know where I got it from!
P.s. Everyone I show my bag to gets very jealous and wants to know where I got it from!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design