A MUST have for camera and photography gear lovers
on August 1, 2022
Posted by: photoclicksbyally
from Knoxville, TN
I've heard amazing things about this brand but couldn't bring myself to paying the price for their top-rated backpacks. I finally gave in as I realized the price of my camera equipment deserves to be carried in something of equal quality. WOW- why didn't I purchase this sooner? The backpack has a million features that you don't think you'll need or use until you realize how easy it makes organizing everything. There are SO many details on this bag that I'm in love with! I will NEVER doubt Peak Design again and have already made another purchase!
I've had this bag for a few months now and absolutely love it. I take it EVERYWHERE! It has so much internal space for packing clothes and essentials without compromising the safety of my laptop and other electronics. It has multiple pockets and dividers that make it easy to store and easy to access when needed. My one TINY qualm is that the ID holder on the back/side of the backpack is very small and can really only hold an ID/cash but can't fit a small wallet/passport. However, my wallet and passport fit extremely well in the small front pocket so I didn't need to use the ID holder anyway. As someone that likes to never check a bag when traveling, this backpack makes it super easy without compromising the safety of my items inside the backpack. It fits perfectly under airplane seats (even when the bag is fully expanded). Light and easy to carry around and multiple points of access make this bag super handy for all day adventures. Multiple sturdy handles and hooks make this bag easy to grab, carry, or tie up if needed (I took it camping and I was able to secure up in the trees very easily). Functions and looks great, I've yet to find another backpack that compares quite as well to this one!
I recently took my zip backpack on a trip to Europe for a smaller option compared to my regular everyday backpack. I was surprised with how much it held still. I was able to fit my Sony a7ii with 28-70mm lens along with a 35mm, snacks, sunglasses, rain jacket, water bottle, iPad and still had room for some souvenirs. It felt lighter and was very comfortable hiking up the mountain. In the cities and on public transportation it was small enough that I didn’t feel I was invading other peoples space. I have the bone color and was also pleasantly surprised how well dirt came off. I like being in nature and do not worry about my bag when going through a cave or setting it down in the dirt, it held up great!
I already have the Everyday V2 in 30l because it is the only backpack that can comfortably fit my hilariously huge work laptop (seriously it's a horrible 15.6 inch 2.1lg monster). I also use it for small weekend trips.
But for "everyday" use it was too big, bulky and heavy. Sometimes I only want to carry a camera, a lens, Ipad mini, some water, a few accessories, snacks and maybe a jacket. The 15l zip fits perfectly for this role. I can carry everything I need for a daytrip and still have a small and lightweight backpack. For more storage I'll carry my camera on a PD capture clip. It even fits my M1 14" MPB if needed.
The only small downside is that the quick access eat quite a lot into your top storage compartment.
I bought this a couple months ago, and am extremely happy so far. The quality of the materials and design are excellent. My only concern was going for the 20 over the 15 since I haven't fully expanded my kit, but I am glad I gave myself the extra space. I can easily carry my mirrorless with three lenses, a MacBook Pro, notebooks, and extras with space to spare. In particular, I like that I can carry the tripod inside the pack if I don't want it visible when I'm commuting.