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
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Sage Green
Customer Rating
5
Bought a Lot of Modern Travel Backpacks; Keep Coming Back to This One
on May 15, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I bought this back when it was Kickstarter for the modular camera cubes, packing cubes, pouches. I've also bought a lot of travel camera backpacks featured on Youtube from companies like Nomatic, Minaal, Aer and GORUCK. This is the one I always end up going back to. I like the comfortable, stoway backpack straps and carrying handles. It is light enough, giving its features. Easy to make one large compartment. External lash straps are flexible. The bag does not expand so large it won't fit in a plane's overhead bin --- which could be a drawback for some not flying; but, if I got to that point, I should consider a 60L hiking backpack. Very durable; still looks as good as the day I bought it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great Backpack, but...
on May 16, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
This backpack is versatile and can fit a lot of gear, I just went on a photography trip and took 2 DSLR camera bodies, 3 lens (16-35 f/2.8, 24-105 f/4 and 70-200 f/2.8) they all fit inside the medium camera cube as well as a drone, laptop, tablet, a PD tech pouch, plus a 100-400 mm f4.5-7.1 as well as other accessories plus a PD tripod! It all fit! Mind you it weighed in at 35+ lbs!! Lugging this baby through the airport was a task and I really had to substantially lighten the load in the "daypack mode" to carry it for 4-6 hr periods. The padding on the shoulder is well made and "comfortable". The side access really is a hit and miss. If the pack is fully packed, the side access is hard to unzip let alone zip from a standing position ( you need to place the bag on the ground to zip the side access when fully loaded). So I ended up using it more as a storage bag. When I needed to change lens or camera body. I would take it off, put it on the ground and access the camera cube (medium) from the back panel.
The overall build quality is exceptional. My biggest gripe is the sternum strap. The design thesis is a bit flawed. In the "field", it doesn't work very well. Trying to find where to clip it in the shoulder strap is a bit of a task in warm weather let alone in cold weather. I would rather prefer that the sternum strap have a traditional buckle in the middle. When its cold and you have gloves, jacket, etc. trying to clip on the sternum strap is VERY DIFFICULT.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Functional & Fly
on August 15, 2021
Posted by: Jai
from PNW
Peak Design’s 45L Travel Backpack has been a great addition to my accessories, so much so, that it has replaced all other (since donated) carryons I once utilized for my travels. Its sleek, fully accessible, and sturdy craftsmanship makes for a comfortable fit, and all around customizable staple for anyone on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on August 16, 2021
Posted by: ginosega
from Seattle
I love everything about this bag but the waist belt - I wish that were a standard clip. The bag is sturdy, well designed, and functional. I have no problem with the sternum strap or zippers. The waist belt closes with a hook though, which I find annoying when I put on and take off the pack. If that were changed to a plastic clip like most every other pack then I'd give this bag five stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Adam
from Nashville, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great flexibility, and perfect size for a quick wknd trip.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dpezto
from Mexico City
Verified Purchase:Yes
As always PD outdone themselves with this bag and all the travel line. It’s very comfortable to carry even with heavy loads, the zippers are buttery smooth, thoughtful features and design all the way around.
There are some things I would’ve liked though: first and foremost 4 external carry straps instead of two, magnetic clasps on the side pockets just like the everyday backpack, and maybe a magnetic closure for the laptop pocket, I think I know why the went with Velcro but for the price of the bag seems to me like a cheap solution.
There are some things I would’ve liked though: first and foremost 4 external carry straps instead of two, magnetic clasps on the side pockets just like the everyday backpack, and maybe a magnetic closure for the laptop pocket, I think I know why the went with Velcro but for the price of the bag seems to me like a cheap solution.
All in all it’s a really nice and thoughtful bag designed to withstand years of abuse, I’m very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Stephanie
from Buffalo, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
The highest quality non-electronic object I've ever known! I just used this backpack on my first trip and there is SO MUCH SPACE! Everything is so well thought out on this bag and it makes me feel so great to support such wonderful engineering. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect for me
on August 20, 2021
Posted by: Lance
from Bay Area, CA
I’ve used this bag for over a year now on multiple shoots; while it is used with the large camera cube inside, this review will be on the travel bag itself.
Exterior:
The attachment loops are a nice touch, but the removable straps worked themselves loose way too fast.
The attachment loops are a nice touch, but the removable straps worked themselves loose way too fast.
The backpack straps need a bit more cushion, but I assume a small sacrifice was made to ensure they would tuck away neatly.
I’m not a fan of the chest strap or waist strap. While the chest strap is completely removable, the waist strap tucks away into the same spot as the shoulder straps, and often becomes a minor nuisance when stowing or removing the shoulder straps.
Placement of the top grab handle seems off to me; when you hold the bag from said handle, it hangs at an angle since the handle isn’t on the bag’s centerline (when viewed from the side).
Interior:
My main complaint about the interior is that the compression snaps do not stay secured at all. Even if the bag is completely empty, the snaps’ seperation is inevitable (surely there’s a joke in there about Thanos somewhere).
My main complaint about the interior is that the compression snaps do not stay secured at all. Even if the bag is completely empty, the snaps’ seperation is inevitable (surely there’s a joke in there about Thanos somewhere).
The side access zipper pulls also have a tendency to shimmy themselves loose from the security tabs that are supposed to keep them in place.
Overall, I enjoy using this bag. The vast majority of my camera gear is packed away in here, and it has enough space & features to keep my stuff organized & accessible. While the aforementioned cons are minor gripes, if they were to be remedied in the next iteration of this bag, I’d likely sell mine just to help fund the purchase of the new version.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design