Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,077 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,077 reviews
5 Stars
912
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
6
1 Star
6
96%of customers recommend this product.
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614)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
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
Customer Rating
5
First trip, looking forward to hauling everything!
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: Dave
from Madison, WI
Using the 20lt for camera bag and personal carry on, leaving on trip today. It was a squeeze but fit everything in, maybe should have gone for 30lt but happy with choice. Did a tryout pack earlier and all went smooth. Looking forward to all the compartments and pocket, hope I remember where I put everything. Great quality and sturdy zippers along with lots of hidden feature. I highly recommend looking at the “pro tips” on Peak YouTube videos, these are very valuable for a first time pack to help put things in the best place.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesome features
on February 24, 2026
Posted by: Jen
from San Diego
I’m excited to use this on my trip today. So many great and useful features. Places to put things, places to hide things, like straps, places to grab. Too many features to highlight. I can stow my computer and my tablet and have enough room to pack for several days clothes. It’s well made of durable material and looks beautiful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Feature-rich but heavy travel backpack
on February 24, 2026
Posted by: ttchip
from Berlin, Germany
This is an exquisitely put together backpack. Love the materials, love the look. It does what I need it to do, which is help me lug around luggage from the airport or train station into a taxi or public transportation and to a hotel if I don't want to bring a suitcase.
The common complaint about the padding being lacking is entirely reasonable, but given my use case and me being sized like a standard-issue male (1.79 m, 90-105 kg, depending on the season), I can't complain about discomfort.
It is feature rich, just like every PD backpack, and heavy for what it is because of it, just like most of PD's gear. Whether or not the features are necessary for you is a different question altogether. I don't, but the weight does not bother me one bit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design