Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,516 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,516 reviews
5 Stars
1,249
4 Stars
196
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
7
1 Star
25
95%of customers recommend this product.
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950 out of
995)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Customer Rating
1
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: Bob27
I bought my backpack a week ago and the straps have already torn. Poor build quality and will probably not buy again.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Needs Improvement
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: Jenny
from San Jose, CA
This product & company aren’t what I expected. Was excited to try them out but decided to spend my money towards something more beneficial
No, I would not 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
Customer Rating
5
Great Product!
on December 9, 2024
Posted by: Elijá
from Austria
I bought this backpack 2 years ago and I am so happy with it! Great material and organisation!
I also got some other stuff and I am happy with every single one!
I also got some other stuff and I am happy with every single one!
Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
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
5
The Perfect Everyday Backpack.
on December 5, 2024
Posted by: Puko Moto
This backpack has quickly become my go-to for daily use. Its compact size is just right—big enough to carry everything I need, but small enough that it doesn’t feel bulky.
It’s ideal for photographers like me who want to keep their gear organized and accessible without carrying around a massive bag. I can easily fit my camera, a couple of lenses, and essential accessories, with room to spare for extras like a notebook or a water bottle.
The sleek design makes it perfect for commuting, city exploring, or casual outings. It’s comfortable to wear, with padded straps and just the right amount of structure to keep everything secure. Despite its compact size, it has smart compartments that help maximize storage and keep everything in its place.
For me, it’s the ultimate blend of practicality and style—an everyday backpack that punches well above its weight!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
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
3
Good concept, with a few flaws
on November 27, 2024
Posted by: the-ninth
Got this bag for everyday carry, and like the overall concept with access to one customizable space from three sides. And in principle that works great, but after a bit of usage I see also some flaws in the details of the bags design.
First, the chest strap is difficult to use, not sure why they here deviated from the proven buckle that almost all other vendors out there use. Also the magnetic closure of the top flap is not that easy to use, Especially if put a jacket or pullover across under that top flap, the two parts of the closure meet at a weird angle and are difficult to connect. I think a Fidlock-type connector with a strap may work better. And when talking straps, for the straps used for mounting stuff on the outside, a bungee cord option would be great and in my view easier to use.
In terms of storage space, for my personal needs the space is a bit less than I‘d need, I can make it work, but 5-10 more liters would be appreciated. What I am also missing is smaller pockets that are directly accessible from the outside.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design