Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Average customer rating
4.8
(978 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 978 reviews
5 Stars
835
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
3
1 Star
0
97%of customers recommend this product.
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536)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Customer Rating
5
The Ultimate Backpack
on October 30, 2023
Posted by: Jenn
from Sweden
My husband and I each bought a travel backpack as our engagement present to ourselves, 5 years later the backpacks are still going strong and have traveled with us across three continents. Mine is in mint condition still and has held up really well to quite a lot of travel. I once lived out of this backpack for 2 months, yup it fit everything I needed and I lugged it across six cities. It's my go-to bag, I really appreciate the thoughtful design elements, the hidden pockets, the expansion options, the interior organization, the streamlined profile, and the elevated laptop pocket.
Things I wish could be improved - it's a bit heavy when empty, the straps are not super comfortable for long hours of carry, ideally the expansion would be in the main compartment rather than the front compartment, would love a hidden pocket sewn into the sides of one of the straps so you have essentially a chest pocket when wearing the backpack (there's one on the waist strap but not the shoulder straps).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
A great bag with some weird design choices
on October 30, 2023
Posted by: Sam
from Sacramento
Great things: storage capacity, quality, look.
Weird/bad things: side access only has 1 zipper at the top, not enough small pockets for things, no internal divider, must buy separate camera cube, back gets real sweaty due to no ventilation.
Weird/bad things: side access only has 1 zipper at the top, not enough small pockets for things, no internal divider, must buy separate camera cube, back gets real sweaty due to no ventilation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My eternal travel companion, thru thick and thin..
on November 2, 2023
Posted by: WoodLoper
from Odenwald, Germany
When I set off to travel, the first thing I ALWAYS grab, is my Travel Backpack. Then I proceed to stuff ... no, that's not right, this bag is set up so that I don't have to stuff, rather I strategically structure the contents (my stuff) into the incredibly well thought-out recesses of the Backpack. (SOMEtimes, on rare occasions, I realise that I DO need a bigger bag, despite the expanding zippers, and then I regrettably grab a duffle...). It's sometimes amazing, though, what I DO manage to fit into the Travel Backpack. And even more amazing that I manage to find it all again without major difficulties thanks to the various interior pockets, dividers and access hatches.
I've used the bag for extended weekends, for week-long business travel with a laptop, and for five days of hiking in the African wilderness. (And only this one bag, no others!) It has proven robust and resilient, inherently flexible, and also exceptionally comfortable despite being loaded with 12-18 Kg of my Stuff. The s-shaped shoulder straps with a chest strap, the large hip belt, and the optional rain-fly all combine to make it just as outdoor-viable as it is trains, planes and automobiles viable. And in these last conditions, little things like zipper garages, security tabs and even locking loops make sure that my Stuff stays my Stuff. And after all this travel, the bag still manages to look sharp and neat, and not totally exhausted. (Like me!)
I also love the multiple outside attachment points that let me strap on a jacket, a tent or whatever else I think of in the last minute and can't manage to fit into the bag... Not to mention the not one, but TWO outside bottle pockets (that are just as good for an umbrella (not my personal favourite...) or a packet of biscuits (more my thing!), and the neatly concealed but readily accessible passport and document pockets.
This bag was designed by (real!) travelers for travelers, and built by engineers who know what they are doing.
I've used the bag for extended weekends, for week-long business travel with a laptop, and for five days of hiking in the African wilderness. (And only this one bag, no others!) It has proven robust and resilient, inherently flexible, and also exceptionally comfortable despite being loaded with 12-18 Kg of my Stuff. The s-shaped shoulder straps with a chest strap, the large hip belt, and the optional rain-fly all combine to make it just as outdoor-viable as it is trains, planes and automobiles viable. And in these last conditions, little things like zipper garages, security tabs and even locking loops make sure that my Stuff stays my Stuff. And after all this travel, the bag still manages to look sharp and neat, and not totally exhausted. (Like me!)
I also love the multiple outside attachment points that let me strap on a jacket, a tent or whatever else I think of in the last minute and can't manage to fit into the bag... Not to mention the not one, but TWO outside bottle pockets (that are just as good for an umbrella (not my personal favourite...) or a packet of biscuits (more my thing!), and the neatly concealed but readily accessible passport and document pockets.
This bag was designed by (real!) travelers for travelers, and built by engineers who know what they are doing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Way Better Than Expected!
on November 4, 2023
Posted by: OregonPhotographer
from Salem, Oregon
I was comparing this and another backpack. I ordered the PeakDesign Travel Backpack and it has far exceeded my expectations. So many thought out details and when I loaded it up with all of my gear, it actually felt lighter due to the design of the straps and the backpack. I love the zippers and the attention to all of the little details.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My new travel companion
on November 10, 2023
Posted by: jtphotofilm
from Vancouver
I'd put off this purchase for a while and an upcoming trip to the UK was the trigger to buy and it was going to put the bag to the test. It hasn't let me down and I'm back from my trip. There was a bit of getting used to the straps and clips in how they operated compared to other bags I have. The functionality of storage was very helpful once I got used to using the bag each day. Being able to expand or reduce the overall size was very helpful at times. With the waist belt the weight of the bag sits nicely on my hips and away from the shoulders. I did nearly loose the chest strap but fortunately I spotted it laying on the ground. I think I used every aspect of this bag and it just worked well for 11 days of travel. I combined it with a camera cube and packing cube which also made usability even more helpful. It's got couple of rub marks on it now but that's all part of traveling and a working bag. Seems to be a pretty solid bag, I'm impressed so far.
It was great to be able to tuck in the straps when using an overhead locker or just in a hotel room. It tidies up the backpack and a welcome feature in my book. Hopefully the zips last as I've found it can be the weak point of any bag if it's not done right.
It was great to be able to tuck in the straps when using an overhead locker or just in a hotel room. It tidies up the backpack and a welcome feature in my book. Hopefully the zips last as I've found it can be the weak point of any bag if it's not done right.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly designed product
on November 12, 2023
Posted by: Twotone
from Mexico City
great Bag. Well designed and the materials look way comfortable and durable. I bought it for my trip to Asia and it looks great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Travel bagpack
on December 6, 2023
Posted by: Sven
from Switzerland
This backpack is made of high quality material and very well thought through. It offers great flexibility with padded laptop compartment and with a divider which can be unzipped. I am using it as carry on luggage on air travel and works very well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing bag, but a little stiff on the back
on December 7, 2023
Posted by: Seano
from Qualicum Beach, BC
I absolutely love this bag, it's built like a tank. I bought it on the used marketplace and it arrived as if it was new (after 5 years of ownership elsewhere). The only gripe I have is that the straps do dig in a little bit when its fully loaded, it doesn't bother me, but I could see it bugging some people. The waist strap really helps of course too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design