I bought this about a month ago and I am very pleased with it so far. I have not taken this on a plane or trip for that matter, but I have used it throughout my day a few times just to get the feel of it. So I can't comment on that portion of the bag but everything else about it seems well made and very well thought out. Some people believe it's "over engineered" but that is a very subjective term. It could or could not be...up to you to decide. I am of the thought the organization is handy and I like that it keeps everything neat inside of my bad. Another selling point was the clamshell opening for the main compartment. I plan on this being my main travel bag through the U.S. on planes and road trips. The openness compliments my packing cubes(different vendor) and there is plenty of room for my stuff and then some. I leave the bag in its stock setting since I feel that is more than enough space and I will eventually be taking this on airlines. It is a bit expensive, but I feel it's justified from the materials and design of the bag with all the features it has. I will try to update my review once I go on a trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Everything i wanted and more. B
on March 26, 2022
Posted by: Cheryl
from Salinas, CA
I did lots of research and your backpack a n d pouches had everything I wanted. It's light weight and is easy to open and easy to pack. I'm a train rider and this works great. I'm 77 years old and it rides on my back and hip perfectly. It's everything I hoped for and more.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Just Travel!
on March 28, 2022
Posted by: Martinstil
from Bangkok
Watched a youtuber mention this bag, seemed perfect to my needs so I purchased one for Christmas. Arrived rapidly and has changed my 3 days travel trips all for the better. Love it! Highly recommend this bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Very versatile
on March 28, 2022
Posted by: Greg H
from Nashville, TN
I have used this backpack twice in 30 days and it's a huge upgrade from using a normal backpack or small rolling suitcase. Zippers and material seem very sturdy and durable.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Pack for Travel
on March 30, 2022
Posted by: Jim1947
from Seattle, WA
We bought Travel Backpacks for going on cruises. We packed them to use as carry-on for the flights to get to and from the cruise and they worked great! They just fit in the overhead bins and they carry a lot of stuff. We like the way they have many options for chambers and for access in a variety of ways. We packed a number of devices in addition to clothes and were able to get to them easily.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
best travel backpack
on April 4, 2022
Posted by: Jo
from Brooklyn
bought this based on Wirecutter review to use mainly when traveling. have been on several trips. the pack and accessories are simply great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Easy to carry and organize
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: Hat88
from Atlanta, GA
First, customer service has been great! The first bag I received was sliced in transit but the PD team walked me through the warranty process and I was able to get a replacement quickly and painlessly. I was able to get very speedy responses from the text services.
I just returned from a week in Belize with the bag. I’m 5’4” with a petite frame and easily carried it on the plane in the 35L set up (~30lbs). One word of warning—the snaps to convert from 40L to 35L are very hard for me to snap. It fit easily in the overhead storage. Once we arrived, it was great to be wheels-free on all of the dirt roads. I was able to stay fairly organized in the bag throughout the week thanks to all of the pockets. On the way home I checked the bag—it held up to the airline abuse well but (to no surprise) came back a little dirty. I was able to wipe it clean a little but would recommend the black bag if you wanted to avoid that. Otherwise, the sage green is a beautiful gender neutral color and the fabric and zippers feel nice and sturdy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Even better than the photos
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: BL
Love the sage colour. Can’t wait to take first trip with it.