Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,094 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,094 reviews
5 Stars
923
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
7
1 Star
6
96%of customers recommend this product.
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601 out of
626)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Customer Rating
3
Sturdy with issues
on January 11, 2026
Posted by: Elw
from California
Good looking bag. Very sturdy. I use it mainly for travel. Can fit a week of travel if packed smartly.
Only issues are the straps tend to loosen requiring constant shoulder adjustments. Also, when packed tight, the water bottle slot is difficult to allow any thing over 12 ounces. Lastly, the top slot cannot fit many items you need quickly.
Only issues are the straps tend to loosen requiring constant shoulder adjustments. Also, when packed tight, the water bottle slot is difficult to allow any thing over 12 ounces. Lastly, the top slot cannot fit many items you need quickly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Favourite hand luggage of all time
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Nisse
I absolutely love this backpack. Not wheeling around in airports or on the streets, but having my stuff comfortably on the back. It easily contains what I need for 3-4 days business trips including trainers. Well organised and good user experience all around. Durable and good looking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
45L
on January 29, 2026
Posted by: Leirbag
from Nj
Truly a very expensive backpack, but it is worth having, I loved it and will take great care of it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Grat backpack
on January 30, 2026
Posted by: Piotr
from Poland
Finally can get all my gear and have some space for other things in carry-on luggage. Smart design and high quality backpack. My first Peak Design product and probably not last.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Glad I bought this!
on January 31, 2026
Posted by: tem220
I bought the 35/45 travel backdrop for a trip to Europe. Previously when traveling, I used an Osprey that had several pockets, but it didn't seem like it carried a lot. I was looking for a "clam" style backpack to carry more on our trip. I spent quite a bit of time looking at all the name brand backpacks and after an extensive research, I landed on the DP 35/45 travel backpack. This backpack had all of the features that I was looking for. The designers of this product hit a home run with their design and all of the features. I like the fact that this can be collapsed or expanded depending on how much you are carrying. I really like that the shoulder straps can be tucked in when not needed. This was a very unique feature and none of the other backpacks that I was looking had this feature. They all had removable back straps or could not be removed at all. The anti-theft features also stood out for me. Even though this is a "claim" shell type of backpack, there are still enough compartments to hold the smaller items I am packing. I like that I have quick access to my iPad and headphones. I like that there are multiple ways to access the items in the backpack (side, front and back). I bought my wife a different brand backpack and after our trip, she is now wishing that I had bought the DP 35/45 L for her. The quality of the material is excellent and this should last a lifetime. I'm so glad that I bought this and can't wait to use it again. As this backup is so wonderfully made, I have created my own wish list of DP product that I would like to purchase in the future. While the cost of this backpack was more than I was originally looking to spend, I have come to realize that you get what you pay for and it is better to buy quality products and not cheap out and have issues with a lesser product.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love it so much!
on February 1, 2026
Posted by: HappyTraveller
I love this product! I am traveling with it right now at the airport. I love it so much, I bought my son one. I wish I could trade it in for a more feminine color.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Broken Structural Plastic Backplate
on February 3, 2026
Posted by: Migrove
from Warsaw Poland
So I love the bag however i don't like the fact that with my use case it breaks after a year or so. What do I mean by that? The backplate in which the backstrap hinges broke now on two backpacks. I Got a replacement on the first one and the second one suffered the same fate. I can still use it but i'm scared to pick it up by one strap because the hinge could fall out through the broken backplate. The backplate also breaks in the spots where it connects to the top handle. It's really frustrating. I don't want to waste peak designs resources but soon i'll probably have to return my current bag too. And it's not like i'm carrying 50 kilograms of tungsten in this bag. My usual setup is a mirrorless camera, 2 bigger Canon L lenses and a couple smaller ones, some tech like power banks and such. Probably less than 10 KG. Did I get super unlucky or did anyone else had this issue?. Check your backplate through the fabric above the hinge and feel if it's broken.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love Love Love
on February 4, 2026
Posted by: RalleySquirrel
from St Paul, MN
After my eBag Mother Lode (now Samsonite) started to show signs of wear, I researched my next great travel pack. I go for a few weeks at a time with my pack and wanted something similar. Wirecutter pointed me here. I'm still feeling it out but have made two long weekend trips and a 10-day sailing Caribbean trip over the past month or so and am digging this pack (Travel Backpack/45L/Coyote).
My favorite surprise is the side zipper access. I unwittingly packed some slippers on both sides of the pack and when I arrived at my destination and needed them, I recalled where I packed them and was able to unzip sides and there they were. Nothing else needed to be touched!!
I also love the stowaway shoulder straps with the magnetic flaps (my wife is jealous of them!). So easy and clean! The straps are also more comfortable than the Mother Lode. Also, the straps seldom twist when putting on – I’m guessing it’s the axial attachment points. Haven’t used the sternum strap or the waist belt other than to check them out; haven’t needed to yet. This pack is slightly heavier than the Mother Lode but feels more comfortable on me.
I loaded the pack with about 25lbs of stuff for both weekend trips so I could get a feel for what it’ll be like for the longer trips. Including low-rise leather boots and some sport mocs and lots of layers of cloths. Also had a small laptop, chargers, etc. No problems!
Haven’t used the expansion or but did open the top snap expansion (not sure how I’ll use this yet – shorter/warmer trips?). I really liked the compression straps on the Mother Lode and wanted that feature on my new pack but haven’t missed not having them yet. Also looking forward to using the outside straps to all the attachment points – so far, I’ve only strapped a wide-brimmed hat to the outside which was nice.
On this last trip, I figured out how to use the organization panel as it isn’t very deep without using the expander zipper. I just put the next day’s clothes in there – was going from 82° to 5°F so I wouldn’t have to dig around (I switched from sandals to trail shoes – used those side zippers again!!). Also forgot that the inside panel can get stowed in a pocket at the bottom (I’m rewatching the 20 min video now that I’ve got experience with the pack).
Love the sturdy bottom too, no more wondering if that is going to wear faster!!
On that I kinda wish there was another zipper pocket on the front as I don’t like opening the main zippers to access simple things but as I’ve started using a small across-chest bag for those things, I’m missing it less and less.
Looks great, love the fabric and the color.
And watch the video! One word: Lawrence.
My favorite surprise is the side zipper access. I unwittingly packed some slippers on both sides of the pack and when I arrived at my destination and needed them, I recalled where I packed them and was able to unzip sides and there they were. Nothing else needed to be touched!!
I also love the stowaway shoulder straps with the magnetic flaps (my wife is jealous of them!). So easy and clean! The straps are also more comfortable than the Mother Lode. Also, the straps seldom twist when putting on – I’m guessing it’s the axial attachment points. Haven’t used the sternum strap or the waist belt other than to check them out; haven’t needed to yet. This pack is slightly heavier than the Mother Lode but feels more comfortable on me.
I loaded the pack with about 25lbs of stuff for both weekend trips so I could get a feel for what it’ll be like for the longer trips. Including low-rise leather boots and some sport mocs and lots of layers of cloths. Also had a small laptop, chargers, etc. No problems!
Haven’t used the expansion or but did open the top snap expansion (not sure how I’ll use this yet – shorter/warmer trips?). I really liked the compression straps on the Mother Lode and wanted that feature on my new pack but haven’t missed not having them yet. Also looking forward to using the outside straps to all the attachment points – so far, I’ve only strapped a wide-brimmed hat to the outside which was nice.
On this last trip, I figured out how to use the organization panel as it isn’t very deep without using the expander zipper. I just put the next day’s clothes in there – was going from 82° to 5°F so I wouldn’t have to dig around (I switched from sandals to trail shoes – used those side zippers again!!). Also forgot that the inside panel can get stowed in a pocket at the bottom (I’m rewatching the 20 min video now that I’ve got experience with the pack).
Love the sturdy bottom too, no more wondering if that is going to wear faster!!
On that I kinda wish there was another zipper pocket on the front as I don’t like opening the main zippers to access simple things but as I’ve started using a small across-chest bag for those things, I’m missing it less and less.
Looks great, love the fabric and the color.
And watch the video! One word: Lawrence.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design