Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,081 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,081 reviews
5 Stars
914
4 Stars
122
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
7
1 Star
6
96%of customers recommend this product.
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592 out of
617)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Customer Rating
3
Good space, but the shoulder straps are terrible.
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Michael
from Medway, UK
I bought the sage travel backpack in March at the Photography show. First, let's talk about the positives of the bag. The most noticeable thing about the bag is the look; it is easily one of the best bags I have seen, and the sage really suits the bag. The build quality is also very good; it feels expensive and built to last. Inside the bag, the space is impressive, and the fact that you can zip and expand the bag from 27 litres to 33 litres. I also like the laptop pocket, which is really practical.
For all the positives, unfortunately, the backpack is let down for a couple of reasons. The first is the hooks for the carry straps. Generally, it is nice to have them, but the 2 hooks at the bottom of the bag rub against my lower back, which is annoying. Also, I find the sternum strap pretty useless; it doesn't store particularly well and is always dropping out of its stored position.
The main issue, though, is the shoulder straps, which are absolutely awful. When I tried the bag out, it was empty, and the bag is OK, right up until you fill the bag up with equipment and books for university, the thin straps just put so much pressure on my shoulders that I have to take the bag off.
So whilst the bag has good space, I have to be so wary of what I put in the bag, because I can't carry around anything really heavy, which is pretty useless for a lot of what I would want to use the bag for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Ammar
from Kuwait
Verified Purchase:Yes
Just Perfect .. all what you need for travel .. wish it had more attachement in the Front
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best bag I've ever owned!!!
on July 8, 2022
Posted by: localboy
from Hawaii
Best bag ever! I'm constantly moving from one house to another. I live at both houses plus I film for my YouTube channel so i needed a bag that would cover multiple situations. This bag along with a few other accessories like the packing cubes allow me to pack everything i need all neat and tidy. This bags expanding design allows me to fit as much or as little as i need. I love that this bag looks deceptively small in comparison to how much it actually can fit and it can fit a surprising amount in it. Its side zippers as well handles on all four sides plus the back make this one of the most versatile bags you can buy. I like to pack the main compartment so that I can still access stuff from the side zips such as a hand sanitizer for when its needed. The bags also built like a tank just take one look at it and you'd know it was built to last. My only complaint would be that it's not the most comfortable and that 's also a common complaint by the way but I don't think it's that bad. If you're looking for a bag that is extremely versatile, holds a ton and is build to last than this is it. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Buy only if you can accept poor quality products.
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: Warren
from Singapore
Purchased in 2022, used the bag approximately once or twice a year when I go on long trips.
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
I do not handle my bag roughly and when I travel I use this bag to supplement my large full size luggages.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Note: tried to attach photos to this review however unable to do so.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 15, 2024
Posted by: hay22
from Columbus, OH
I bought this backpack 6 weeks ago and the quality is definitely not as good as I expected. Already falling apart
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
I LOVE THIS BAG BUT LOOKS BAD AFTER ONE USE
on March 9, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Indiana
I bought this bag days before taking a trip to Italy. It was my carry-on bag, so it never went through the checked luggage. I only carried it around on my back, no hiking, no banging it around on anything rough at all. Yet, the material looks very worn already after two days. All of the pockets and the expandable space is amazing. In Italy, the two people I was traveling with were both pickpocketed, but Not able to get into my backpack, so high ratings for safety! Overall, I love the bag I just wish it didn’t look so worn after the first use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My home for the past 5 years
on November 25, 2024
Posted by: Mr Soly
from Montreal, Canada
I am a 35 years old nomad, and I've been a nomad since my childhood (thank you, mom and dad!). So you can imagine that I’ve gone through my fair share of travel gear. But five years ago, I made the switch to this backpack, and let me tell you: it changed the game!! This isn’t just a bag; it’s my life in carry-on form.
We’re talking everything: clothes, two laptops, cameras, wires, other electronics, toiletries, you name it... I even managed to attach a tripod and camping tent on the front face for a while. (Who even designs something that versatile? Genius!!!)
I am not the most careful person with my belongings, so backpack has seen it all. I’ve flown on airlines across every continent, and not once did it get issues using it as a carry-on. Okay, there was that one tiny plane where it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bin. But I found an easy solution: I pulled out my laptops, slid this backpack under the seat, and we were good to go. (Sure, the flight was cramped, but blame the plane, not the backpack 😂)
It’s not just about the space, though. This bag is comfy to carry for hours, perfectly balanced, with multiple carrying options and a sternum strap that’s somehow both lightweight and super durable. And yes, it’s heavier than my previous bags. But I can't complain, because it’s built to last. Five years of travel (and trust me, my trips are not gentle), and it still looks like I just bought it. No scratches, no tears, not much wear (you can see it in the pic, although the backpack was super dirty on one of those pics lol).
And I loooove the water resistance. This thing has survived downpours that left me drenched while my gear stayed dry. Mind you, I have my stuff inside plastic bags inside my backpack, just in case. But the last few times, nothing inside got wet anyway. I haven’t tested it recently, and I know that the water resistance may decrease over the years... but from my past experiences, it’s never let me down. (I’ll update this review if that ever changes)
If you’re on the fence because of the price, but you are looking for something to use for years, let me save you some time: just get it. After five years, I can’t imagine using another backpack. It’s my ultimate travel companion, and if ever it breaks, I would buy another one for sure.
I hope this helps someone!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Not for petite women
on February 26, 2020
Posted by: Julia
I am 5'3" and my biggest issue with the bag is the size. I packed it to the max (45 L, with an item attached with the external straps) and it was way too wide for me to handle. I looked ridiculous and felt like I was going to topple over. I have a 55 L women's backpacking pack and this somehow handles bulk better for me than this travel backpack. The snaps to reduce it to 35 L are difficult to snap together and repeatedly came undone. The waist belt and chest strap work better than I anticipated to reduce shoulder strain, but I was at a light 35 L when using them. At first the material has a lot of static and attracts hair and dust. Overall it is nice but the 45 and 35 L did not work for me and made it cumbersome and inefficient.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design