Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Average customer rating
4.8
(976 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 976 reviews
5 Stars
834
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
3
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Coyote
Customer Rating
5
Love this backpack
on August 8, 2022
Posted by: Daniel
from Ontario
Bought this to avoid checked baggage on a trip with several flights. Impressively made. High quality. Just enough separate storage spaces so you know where things are, without being overwhelming.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great travel travelbacg
on August 8, 2022
Posted by: Jimmy
from Texas
It just works, You can configure this bag in so many ways that it should fit you needs if you want to travel compact/light. I can only say only good things about it. Quality construction and thoughtful organizational features throughout.
Thank you!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Big and full of cool features
on August 9, 2022
Posted by: Alex
from Charleston, SC
Swapped on old messenger bag piece of luggage I've had as a carry on for this bag. Taken it on two trips so far, one a road trip and the other a flight, and the bag did well for both. The fully open back is super handy for loading and unloading, the straps are comfy, and the way they tuck away is great for overhead bin space.
I haven't used the side pockets for my trips much, and as far as a day pack on your travels goes, it's very bulky. If you are a one bag travellers the extra versitility to use that way would be invaluable, but it is too big to replace my normal carry back pack on a day to day basis.
The build quality is great, all the magnets snap in a satisfying way for the back panel, the zippers are beefy and the pockets feel substantial despite being mesh. It compresses down super well even if you over pack it.
All that said, the pricetag is steep. I hate roller bags and never use them, but for this price, you can get a really solid one that would have very similar space and useful features, just without the backpack straps. For me it's worth the money for something I hope to use for years to come, but for the price there are other great options too.
If roller bags are not your thing, this bag is a good choice. All the same space with the added bonus of being able to tote stuff for a hike or shopping trip when you get where you are going.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Solid Travel Backpack
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: Dave
from Port Credit
Endless reviews on YouTube, some useful, some not, but on the whole the momentum is all-for the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack. With some use the PD 45L is clearly well made, functional, and meeting all goals for 1-bag travel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best backpack for short travel (3 year review)
on August 12, 2022
Posted by: Alito
from Atlanta, GA
I had this for (almost) 3 years
I use this backpack as a daily. You can pull it off.
It's a little big for most probably, but totally doable. With new option (30L) by Peak Design you should consider your most frequent use case.
I use this backpack as a daily. You can pull it off.
It's a little big for most probably, but totally doable. With new option (30L) by Peak Design you should consider your most frequent use case.
For short travel it's the best! I ditched any kind of carry on luggage. Also it's pretty flexible since it can expand and contract depending on the use.
Only negative feedback (to be picky) is that the straps don't stay in the same place due to it's slippery surface, so you have to adjust it often.
Love it, will keep using it for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for carry on
on August 12, 2022
Posted by: Rico
from Mill Valley, ca
With all the checked luggage issues this summer, this bag is going to take me on 1 month trip to Italy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Solid travel/large EDC bag - Some tweaks needed
on August 15, 2022
Posted by: JReado
from Minneapolis, MN
I've been using the 45L for about a month now as a combination of EDC and one bag travel. First of all, this is a big bag. It easily carries my laptop, tablet and accessories for daily use collapsing down to 35L with the snaps. I had the tech pitch and find it redundant because the organizer is so good in it.
Unsnap the compression and the main compartment easily holds a couple changes of clothes for travel up to around 5 days. Uncompressed I even use it to pick up a few things at the grocery store. Water bottle sleeves easily fit my big 48oz Nalgene.
Material: I haven't used it in anything more than light rain but it holds up pretty decent. There's an optional rain fly to buy for heavy downpours. Seems like overall it can take a beating. Zippers seem rather secure although I have noticed the side zippers creep down a little bit if I'm moving a lot.
Comfort: I was shocked how well it carries on my back even fully loaded. I had groceries, full edc with laptop and a jacket in there while on my motorcycle and it handled it like a champ. The hip belt pops out and stows easily and is great at weight distribution if it's really full.
Style: Looks sleek, modern, but not ostentatious. I'm looking forward to seeing it a bit more broken in over time. I have a hunch it will age rather well. It is large for square footage on your back but it never really looks or feels bulky unless it is very full.
Critiques: Most of my critiques come from the perspective that I got the bag for motorcycle commuting, EDC when compressed, and one bag travel. I'm not a fan of the sternum strap. It comes on and off a little too easy so when I'm on the bike I feel like it's going to fall off. Walking, hiking or traveling it's great, but peak has really pushed this for bike and motorcycle too so I feel like it should be a bit more secure. Second is the webbing. There is a stash pocket for it at the bottom of the bag held loosely shut by two magnets. Some of the webbing has started occasionally poking out of that pocket and I was worried that it was going to catch in the chain on my bike so I've moved it to a side zipper pocket. As well with the webbing, the attach points are very easy to come on and off to the point I'm not sure I would trust it on a motorcycle with something lashed. Lastly, I feel like the compression could be done better. The snaps are really tough to snap together and still they pop apart occasionally. Some compression straps on the side to slim the profile might have been a more welcome option but I understand they sacrificed that for easier side access and honestly, I get it.
All in all, this is an amazing bag. I'm looking forward to years of use out of it and besides those small critques, it's been flawless. 9.5/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesome design!
on August 16, 2022
Posted by: AZ
from NY
I bought this pack to not have to check any baggage on trips, and it is awesome. The spacious design and multiple-entries make this bag fantastic and easy for excursions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design