I can't say enough good things about this bag. The design, quality and attention to details are superb. I fly frequently so I bought this to carry a my 5dMkIV, several lenses, 15" MB Pro and other travel accessories. I have a Peak Designs medium camera insert for the photo gear. The insert is well designed and has no problem holding the 5dMkIV with RRS L-plate and EF24-70 f2.8 attached. Integration of the insert is excellent and I really like that it can be removed quickly to allow general use of the bag. The loaded bag carries very well and I have no concerns about protection of the contents. The materials seem durable, and I have zero concerns about construction. The price for a bag of this quality and design is reasonable in my opinion. I am a Soldier by profession, I'm into photography as a long time amateur and hobbyist. I've tried a lot of bags and systems for photo gear; from dedicated F-stop gear kits, to pieced together inserts and bags. This kit from Peak designs is definitely my favorite to date for both daily short range travel and long distance prolonged global travel.
Pros: The details of the design are incredible Integration of inserts/accessories Construction quality Materials Warranty
Cons: The outer material collects dirt and dust, but it cleans easily The snaps used to make the back more compact comes unsnapped easily; not really a flaw, just something to know
Overall, I recommend this bag wholeheartedly. I'd buy it again.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent—love this bag!
on October 5, 2019
Posted by: CD
Really happy I bought this bag. I have used it so far for about 4 short trips by air, ferry, train, bus and car and it has served my very well. It fits so much stuff while remaining compact and upright and the straps stow away really easily. The shoulder straps and hip straps make carrying it very comfortable. My one tiny complaint is that I find it hard to reach the bottle/umbrella holders on the sides when I have it on my back, perhaps because the bag is designed for people somewhat taller than me (I'm 5'5”). The bag also looks really sleek and stylish and I like how the straps etc are so discreet.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great for travel on smaller CRJ planes
on October 7, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
I bought the 45L travel backpack to replace my previous travel backpack. I live in an area where my local airport flies only small CRJ jets that must first go to a hub airport where larger planes fly from. So my carryon backpack must meet its ridged dimension restrictions. Gladly the 45L backpack meets them. I have the medium camera cube which houses all of my camera equipment and lenses (Cann 5D4, 24-70 f/2.8, 16-35 f/4, 70-200 f/4, plus many accessories). The upper space of the backpack easily houses my think tank hive for all of my Lee filter system filters and my other screw on filters as well as my kit for all of my chargers for camera batteries and laptop, phone etc chargers. I love the tuck in option for straps which makes it easier to stretch especially on the small CRJ plane. Overall it is a much better looking and functioning backpack for my travel camera needs!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Superb bag but..
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
Thanks peak design for this superb travel bag that almost solve my hectic ways of searching perfect travel bag for fitting almost my gear and use it as a daily carry too. But, 1 star is deducted due to the comfort of the strap which i wish it could be a lil bit comfy (more cushion) if the bag is fully loaded. All in all, it is ok .. keep designing more stuff! you guys rocks!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Bag
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Caleb
Took this bag on a week trip to San Francisco and loved it. Easily fit a week's worth of clothes and also a few other clothes that I bought while in SF. Have the tech pouch but didn't take it with me cuz I didn't have much tech stuff with me. Just took the shoe bag to stuff dirty laundry in. Getting through TSA was a breeze and the bag easily fit in the overhead on United. It felt comfy to wear on my back and made traveling alot easier being hands free. Would definitely recommend this bag
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag can't wait to travel with it!
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
Great bag! I got this after buying the Nomatic travel duffel and being super disappointed in it. This bag was a whole different world and exactly what I'm looking for in a travel bag. Can't wait to travel with it!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
2 weeks across Japan and a weekend in Toronto
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: Santi
Got the bag through the kickstarter campaign and it arrived in time before my Japan trip. Used it as my carry-on and was able to fit my 15" macbook pro, a Nikon D750, a 20mm, 50mm and 85mm along with a SB-900. I used a small Wandrd camera cube to hold everything nicely. Was able to pack a jacket, Bose QC-35II's a go pro, a matador freerain 24L, and a whole bunch of other things. By the end of the trip, I had to made use of the waist belt which made a huge difference. Through the sweaty month of May, the bag still looks brand new after. It looks a bit large, even when compressed to the 35L size; I am 5'4 125lbs. I look like a ninja turtle with it on. For a weekend in toronto, it was my one bag travel bag. Again, perfectly fit everything I needed including an extra pair of shoes. I almost got rid of it because of the size, but for all the features it has (look at chase reeve's indepth) it's totally worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
perfect bag for travel.
on October 23, 2019
Posted by: Sebastien F
Just came back from a trip in south africa with the travel backpack with packing cube system inside. I love how it's easy to travel with this bag, lots of features, super versatile, i took 6 planes and no question about the size. There is a lot of pockets for every item you put inside, so it's very easy to take what you want inside without messing everything.