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.
(
950 out of
995)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Customer Rating
5
In love!!
on November 14, 2022
Posted by: Pam
from Ottawa, CANADA
My new fav bag for the office, travel and commuting around town!! Stylish, beautiful, comfortable and incredibly well thought out. Perfect for every occasion!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Overall great design. Laptop area too tight
on November 14, 2022
Posted by: buzz
from SF Bay Area, CA
I really like my Everyday Backpack V2...used it for a couple trips so far. I'm not a camera guy and don't store any camera equipment. But it does fit a lot of things: M2 MacBook Air, iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard case, Steam Deck, Tech Pouch, Kindle, AirPods Max inside a slim case. I really like the backpack design and all the little things: magnetic back straps, magnetic pouches, luggage strap, latch mechanism, the dividers, the ability to remove and reposition dividers (I'm only using 2).
Was debating on the black version and ultimately kept it. My skin would graze the backpack and it would create a mark. But soon found out that a quick wipe with damp cloth cleaned it easily.
Couple of issues:
The laptop compartment is super tight. I see pouches inside the laptop area to fit a charger, cables, etc but I dont see how that's possible if you fit a laptop and a tablet. Even with a super thin laptop (M2 MacBook Air) and an iPad Pro, it's annoyingly tight. Just a few more mm here would've really helped. I do like the laptop size velcro that lifts the laptop internally closer to the top.
The Steam Deck fits vertically only (no surprise) but if I face the screen outwardly, it could scratch on the zipper mechanism on the left side. So I face it inwardly which further restricts space horizontally in the bag (the game controller grips would no lounger contour to the inner shape of the bag) since it's right up against the tech pouch (completely full). This means I can't put anything in either zippered compartment on the left or right side of the bag due to horizontal space constraints. Not the end of the world but a covered zipper lining would've really helped here. The top compartments on either side of the bag are magnetic so no issues there.
OveralI really like my Everyday Backpack V2...used it for a couple trips so far. I'm not a camera guy and don't store any camera equipment. But it does fit a lot of things: M2 MacBook Air, iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard case, Steam Deck, Tech Pouch, Kindle, AirPods Max inside a slim case. I really like the backpack design and all the little things: magnetic back straps, magnetic pouches, luggage strap, latch mechanism, the dividers, the ability to remove and reposition dividers (I'm only using 2).
Was debating on the black version and ultimately kept it. My skin would graze the backpack and it would create a mark. But soon found out that a quick wipe with damp cloth cleaned it easily.
Couple of issues:
The laptop compartment is super tight. I see pouches inside the laptop area to fit a charger, cables, etc but I dont see how that's possible if you fit a laptop and a tablet. Even with a super thin laptop (M2 MacBook Air) and an iPad Pro, it's annoyingly tight. Just a few more mm here would've really helped. I do like the laptop size velcro that lifts the laptop internally closer to the top.
The Steam Deck fits vertically only (no surprise) but if I face the screen outwardly, it could scratch on the zipper mechanism on the left side. So I face it inwardly which further restricts space horizontally in the bag (the game controller grips would no lounger contour to the inner shape of the bag) since it's right up against the tech pouch (completely full). This means I can't put anything in either zippered compartment on the left or right side of the bag due to horizontal space constraints. Not the end of the world but a covered zipper lining would've really helped here. The top compartments on either side of the bag are magnetic so no issues there.
Overall great backpack and definitely recommend the tech pouch if you have a billion dongles and cables like me. They're all neatly organized now.l great backpack and definitely recommend the tech pouch if you have a billion dongles and cables like me. They're all neatly organized now.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on November 7, 2022
Posted by: RachRock
from DTLA, CA
I bought Everyday Backpack - Black / 30. The design is so minimal and it looks great.
I was worried about the size, but 30L is still good for me to use for everyday. I am taking Metro, so the design is good. However, the outside is easy get dirty and there is no outside pocket. I will need to use the inner side pockets more.
I was worried about the size, but 30L is still good for me to use for everyday. I am taking Metro, so the design is good. However, the outside is easy get dirty and there is no outside pocket. I will need to use the inner side pockets more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great everyday backpack
on November 5, 2022
Posted by: Bert
from Los Angeles, California
bought this for my photo gear and it was so convenient to carry and access all my gear. Good quality materials that always protect your investment. This backpack is my real friend while doing my photo shooting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Really my everyday backpack.
on November 4, 2022
Posted by: Advi
from Bamberg, Germany
I bought the original Everyday Backpack on Kickstarter and I am happy ever since. Even as the old one gave out, the life-time warranty made it possible to keep on using this great bag as I am now a happy owner of version 2. I use the bag for everyday work, which mainly involves carrying paperwork and the side access makes this very comfortable. The many small pockets and storage spaces in the panels help me to keep small items stored for the moment I need them. It really is my everyday bag I rely on.
I sometimes use the bag for foto travel and then I really like the customisability of the inner space.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The backpack that will last a lifetime
on November 2, 2022
Posted by: NewSoloTraveler1
from Pasadena, CA
Bought this about a month ago and took this backpack on my international trip to South Korea. The 20L backpack was able to hold my camera gear (Sony mirror less and 3 lenses) and a lot more! Looking at the bag after a full week of commuting though the subways and hiking the national forests, it still looks brand new. I can tell this is great quality!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features, Great Warranty
on October 31, 2022
Posted by: PhilH
from Kitchener, On, Canada
Peak Design replaced my V1 with this when the zipper failed on my Everyday Backpack V1. Up until that point I thought that the V1 was the best backpack I had ever owned. The warranty process was easy and painless (considering that I had lost the original receipt). The newer version seems slightly more compact (rated as the same capacity). It does not have a waist strap which I tended to use most of the time with V1. Frankly, I don’t miss it. The backpack is pretty stable with just the chest strap and sways very little without the waist straps. I don’t load the backpack to the max, so can’t comment in if the waist straps distribute the weight better with heavier loads. The backpack also sits neater when set down ( less straps to step on). The magnets in the shoulder straps also help with this. I prefer the full cloth zippered covers on the inside of the side flaps. The magnetic fasteners are not as good at keeping things from falling out of the top pockets of the side flaps. Overall, I thinks that the newer version is much neater and seems less bulky. Bring back the full zippered cloth covers for the side flaps and I think it would be perfection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My back thanks my pack
on October 31, 2022
Posted by: Shmo
from Barberton, Ohio
Awesome backpack with quality in every detail. I have had it for a while now and it has yet to fail me in any way. I also took it on vacation and carried it every day for 10-12 hours per day. It was my own fault for putting some weight in it, but I never felt like I couldn’t carry it any longer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design