I do have the 30 L version of this backpack, and find it immensely well thought thru and well reasoned design. The materials are top notch (Coyote is really nice) with little discoveries around every corner it seems - a pocket here, a fold there, a cranny on the other side, all useful. I have owned a lot of camera centric bags over the years and this migrates you away from the mundane and downright boring. Grab it and try it, chances are you will be looking to get something else soon thereafter !
I'm not usually the person who writes reviews, but when i do, i mean it. I've owned many, i mean many backpacks and was never satisfied, but since I've owned a PD backpack, v1 and now v2, I've never changed since. I love this backpack and it's now my daily go to, for photoshoots, to work or just casual out and about. Just an absolute great backback that serves more than it's supposed to.
I take my bag everywhere, on assignment, at parties, on trips. It's functional, it's beautiful, it's wonderfully well thought-out and every component is sturdy. And even if, after 5 years of intensive use, the zipper gave out on me...the incredible peak design lifetime warranty saved the day by providing me with a complete new bag!!!! You are undeniably the best photo bag brand ;-). Bravo ! PS: Experience of a professional photographer for over 25 years, having used two other big famous brands...none of them measure up to your products.
This bag is a proper do it all workhorse for me -- I have a fairly small mirrorless camera with a pancake lens and a few other accessories, and this bag carries the camera, an extra lens, and all of my work essentials with plenty of space left over for groceries, and other miscellaneous items in the top compartment thanks to the internal dividers. Sure it's pretty expensive and seems to have a few design flaws (magnet adhesive on the backstraps, and sternum strap) but the lifetime warranty more than makes up for those in my eyes.
Further love the side access points and magnetized everything as far as interacting with the bag goes.
I'm a fan of Peak Design, so it amazes me how a design flaw so big got through... There's no strap to pull the bag closer to the shoulders. That usual strap that you pull from above your shoulders and makes a huge difference in any backpack is missing, which means this backpack weight pushed on my lower back and kept pulling my shirt up constantly. Had to return! I still use the original messenger and have other PD stuff, but this one is a sad story for me.
It is very comfortable on the back, even if heavily loaded. The 30L version is ideal for short travels and everyday work. Be sure to order it with the waist belt. I was unsure what I would get, but I realized it was a good choice once I received it. Its semi-rigid design is great for organizing the space and acts as a protective shell. I suggest adding some magnets to the waist belt ends to keep them in the closed position when not using them.