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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995)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Black
Customer Rating
5
This has become my every day bag for bike & car
on September 27, 2022
Posted by: Mike
from Portland, OR
I've been through a lot of backpacks, slings, etc. in the last few years and this is the one I take everywhere now. During the week it's my office commuter: plenty of room for everyday carry stuff (headphones, device charger, laptop/tablet, walk-around mirrorless camera, spare camera batteries, change of clothes, notebooks). On weekends, it's great for car camping with a slightly different loadout.
Super easy to clean off, sturdy, strap system is great for lashing seasonal gear to it before heading out.
I love all the storage pockets, and that they're stretchy and flexible. It can suit a lot of purposes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great versatile option for everyday and travel bag
on September 27, 2022
Posted by: ejyong
from Austin, TX
I bought the black everyday backpack about a month ago and it has been a great purchase so far. I've used it on my day-to-day to carry my laptop, external monitor and additional media items (charging cables, headphones, notepad, etc). Everything fits and stays secured with their compartment system. The system that has allowed me to create different spaces for different needs. I've modified it to fit my day-to-day needs as well when I travel. Overall, it's a bit expensive for a backpack, but I love all the features that come with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great travel pack. So many details.
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: Wallyworld
from Bethesda, MD
I love things that are over-designed but still maintain an elegant execution. The everyday backpack is like that. Every element has a purpose. Someone clearly loved working on this product and it shows.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
great backpack i use everyday
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: Sean
from HONG KONG
nice quality, I don't worry even raining day, keeps everything dry, and its tough material and space can let me put 2 cams with 4 small lens, never broke my any tools.
its simple design can carry any suits or plainclothes. the black one looks better.
its simple design can carry any suits or plainclothes. the black one looks better.
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
Best All-Around Backpack!
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: veedub13
from Los Angeles, CA
I've had the Peak Design Everday Backpack since April 2019 and it has been my go-to backpack for both my day to day commuting and all my travels. This has been the first bag that I've owned with side access panels which allows me to make full use of the bag space. It is compartmentalized well with the dividers so that you can quickly retrieve things from deep in the bag as long as you know where it is. This has proven SO useful in traveling where you don't want to spend too much time diverting your attention to searching through a bag. I am able to unzip, retrieve, and zip before anyone even notices. The zipper pulls also being able to loop around the anchors makes a good theft deterrent as you wouldn't want anyone trying to unzip those quickly. The top flap latching mechanism is a very elegant solution for expanding storage while not making the bag look bulky when you don't need. On flights I generally have it packed to the brim (top latch), but day to day I'm usually completely closed up to the bottom latch. I've even taken this backpack on moderate hikes where it did not become uncomfortable carrying and it had ample protection for my camera and snacks. I love the Everday Backpack and have been recommending it to everyone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features for non-camera gear.
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: 389osloh
from Houston
The best feature of the Everyday backpack is how customizable it is. Being able to move the dividers gives you so many options to adapt your backpack to what you need. The side access with organization works great for phone charges or small essentials. Feels very well build and I can tell it will last me a long time. Most of all, the locking mechanism and magnetic pockets lets you know this is not an ordinary backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Using everyday for 3 years now - as good as new
on September 25, 2022
Posted by: Adrien
from Rennes, France
I have bought my everyday backpack 3 years ago and have been using it everyday since. I just love the bag. It has been though through with usage in mind. Every detail is to the point. It also works very well in various conditions (short week-ends, side backpack for longer trips). I just bought 2 months ago the travel backpack, just as good !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design