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
Well Done!
on February 21, 2024
Posted by: Lincoln
from Minneapolis, Mn
I bought this backpack for a trip to Italy and I love the blend of space and safety features. Fortunately I watched the video where they go over all the little extras that are included that you might not notice at first glance. I am very impressed with the thought and design that went into this product. The backpack is easy to carry, I loved having my hands free as we negotiated train stations and multiples sets of stairs. Great stuff!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
No two trips are the same,but the bag is the same.
on March 19, 2024
Posted by: Sledge
from CN
I did a lot of work before buying a camera bag,and the Travel Bag is exactly suit mu needs.
It is a multi-tasks bag, I can use it for business travel,outdoor photography or badminton.For a trip it just like a Pelican but more convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Changed the way I travel
on July 6, 2024
Posted by: scr
Absolutely love this pack. Having only traveled with small backpacks in the past, I had no how much I could fit in a backpack. I know it's designed as a carryon but I've used it as my personal item on many domestic US flights with no problem. Just barely fits under airplane seats and has lots of room for packing both my tech and clothes. Combined with the PD packing cubes I've found myself not needing to bring an additional carryon suitcase on shorter trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
45L Travel Backpack for 2 Week Trip to Mexico
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: ElPakin09
from Mexico City
I did my research on several backpacks before ultimately buying this one. It’s kind of hard to compare when you are watching videos of the backpacks, instead of having them physically with you. With that in mind, I want to say that I picked this one based on the look, but mostly on the fact that it can expand from 35L-45L.
I traveled on several flights in Mexico with the backpack fully expanded to 45L and had no issue taking it as a carry on. The material and durability was great.
One of the best features I liked was the anti pick pocketing details the backpack comes with. I didn’t take my laptop, and instead used the laptop sleeve to put a big envelope with all my important travel documents.
Overall I this this backpack was worth it. Great quality, looks good, and worked for me. The capacity was more than enough for me.
As a reference this is all I was able to fit in my bag for my trip. For info I used the roll method to pack my clothing which helped fit more items.
2 Pairs of Jeans
2 Pairs of chinos
7 XXL Shirts
1 Long Sleeve
2 Sweats
1 Pair of Shoes
1 Pair of Sandals
1 Light Sweater
6 pair of socks
6 pairs of underwear
3 Undershirts
1 Baseball Hat
2 Shorts
1 Light Rain Jacket
Peak Design Small Wash Pouch
6 100ml bottles
Cellphone charger
Cellphone battery pack
A small Book
2 Pairs of chinos
7 XXL Shirts
1 Long Sleeve
2 Sweats
1 Pair of Shoes
1 Pair of Sandals
1 Light Sweater
6 pair of socks
6 pairs of underwear
3 Undershirts
1 Baseball Hat
2 Shorts
1 Light Rain Jacket
Peak Design Small Wash Pouch
6 100ml bottles
Cellphone charger
Cellphone battery pack
A small Book
Hope this review helps. Happy travels!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fits bigger glass than listed with Large Cube
on September 3, 2023
Posted by: Wils
from Sherwood Park
Bought this bag a year ago, it’s great for carry on and for general carry for big glass with gripped cameras. With the large PD camera cube I can fit a Nikon Z9 with the 800mm 6.3 pf attached which is longer than the listed max carry size of the cube. Note that the cube won’t zip up with something this long but the bag will zip around it without issue or strain. The camera and lens are 18” long from front of lens cap (zemlin) to the edge of the camera eyecup, with the hood in reverse. I feel you could squeeze it up another 0.5” to 0.75” if your setup was longer but that’s pushing it. Hope this helps for someone wondering the real maxed out internal length of this setup
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Beef up shoulder straps
on November 7, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
I thought these bags were designed for photographers by photographers, I don't know what feather light equipment they put in it (maybe a point and shoot pocket camera), but when I put my Nikon FX set in it the shoulder straps dig in after a few minutes. I believe most photographers have equipment like mine as a posed to a pockets camera that they can put in there shirt pockets. PD fix the problem already there are a lot of reviews pointing this out once you start checking.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding and versatile
on November 29, 2022
Posted by: Jimbo
from The Road
I used this pack for short and long term business travel, before we embarked as a family on a year-long trip around the world. It functioned perfectly for business carry-on, able to stow with room to spare gym gear and trainers, alongside business wear, laptop, cables etc.
But it was really purchased with the round-the-world journey in mind. We are travelling hand baggage only so everything I need for four seasons, as well as laptop, cables and adapter for the whole family are transported and protected in the Peak Design Travel Backpack. It has performed perfectly, with every chameleon-like aspect of the design being used and becoming vital. Backpack straps and waist belt have been stowed for boarding planes, trains, busses and taxis. The multiple grab options have been invaluable when rapidly existing public busses. The expandable bottle pockets don't intrude into the main volume, meaning they have swallowed anything from water bottles to damp swimming gear and more. Lash straps have secured damp towels.
The pack has proved durable too. On the couple of occasions it has had to be checked into prop plane holds it has shown no wear. And it even stood up to being used as ballast for the clothes line in the Omani desert. Is there nothing this bag can't handle?
Some of the best gear just functions well. This pack functions so well that it is enhancing the journey.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost Perfect
on July 4, 2023
Posted by: PapaChop83
from Wiesbaden, Germany
I travel extensively for work, and the flexibility of this bag is what makes it for me. Having the option of a large, open bag for packing cubes often means no in-built organization, but this bag still gives you quite a few smaller, zippered compartments. The quality is standard Peak Design, which is to say flawless. No loose stitches, flimsy materials, or sloppy craftsmanship to be found.
My only complaint is the shoulder straps could be a bit thicker and wider. Fully loaded it's not quite as comfortable as my similarly sized Lowepro 45l. I know there are definitely engineering tradeoffs with how smartly engineered the strap stow system is, but for longer walks it gets a bit uncomfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design