Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.8
(379 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 379 reviews
5 Stars
306
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
7
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Posted by: Anonymous
from Annapolis, Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’m a marine electrician/technician, I realize the Peak Design is a photography oriented outfitter but I usually carry a few dozen interface connectors, an iPad, a PC (barf) and the associated cables and connectors. After searching to the ends of the internet and comparing different designs (mystery ranch, bellroy, ect) the full wrap zip and the semi structured pack really won by a landslide. It holds my table and laptop and 2 cable organizers with a small pelican case, in style. Can’t praise this bag enough, if you’re primarily modular in your load out this is the bag for you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Padding on the bottom of the pack is rather thin
on August 17, 2021
Posted by: Stefan
Verified Purchase:Yes
The padding on the bottom of the pack is rather thin. I ordered another flex divider to put some additional layer on the bottom of the pack for protection of the equipment.
The bag fits a MacBook Pro 13” nicely. The next generation of the MacBook Pro is rumored to be 14” and should be a tight fit (if it does fit). Not a negative, but something to keep in mind.
The bag fits a MacBook Pro 13” nicely. The next generation of the MacBook Pro is rumored to be 14” and should be a tight fit (if it does fit). Not a negative, but something to keep in mind.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Close to perfect for me
on May 17, 2021
Posted by: Kristin
One issue I have with camera backpacks is that I am very petite, five feet tall and 100 lbs. Most look ridiculously big on me, and call attention to the fact I am carrying some expensive equipment. The 15L Everyday Backpack Zip is ideal for smaller people. It is sleek and not overwhelming at all. It is also very attractive. I can put a surprising amount of stuff in here, a Sony A7iii, Sony 70-200mm lens, Tamron 28-75mm lens, lens hoods, snacks, a sweatshirt or jacket (granted my clothes are also small). It may take some originality to get the dividers just the way you want them, but you can do it however you like, and can also use dividers from other Peak Design bags (I use one from my 10L sling). My 13" laptop or surface pro fit nicely in the laptop compartment. I would like to see one more feature...an outside zip pocket on the front for easy access to phone, keys, etc. Otherwise, it is a great bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Love the look, love the bag overall, but has some small problems (room for improvement)
on April 14, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Just like the title. Gonna talk more about the room for improvement as these might be the deal breakers for people.
1. Smaller items in the upper section in the main compartment may fall to the lower section because the origami shaped dividers can't seal each section. The small zipped pocket in the main compartment is just not large enough.
2. When I carry my Nikon Z6 with Z 24-200, plus a 50mm 1.8 prime, and my laptop, my shoulders hurt. I bought the waist strap later and put them on. Effective to some extent, but then the part of my spine right above my butt hurts because of all the weight. In conclusion, harness system could be much improved.
3. No back opening. When I want to switch lens when arriving at my photo spot (I do mostly landscape), It's hard to change lens since there's no back opening where I could just lay the bag on the ground, open the back panel up and grab lenses. Almost dropped my lens once when I opened the side and try to switch the lens.
4. On one international flight, I placed the bag under the seat in front of me. When I get the bag out, the top part of the bag had a huge dip into the bag because of how the airline seat is shaped. It has been about a year and it never recovered to its original shape.
1. Smaller items in the upper section in the main compartment may fall to the lower section because the origami shaped dividers can't seal each section. The small zipped pocket in the main compartment is just not large enough.
2. When I carry my Nikon Z6 with Z 24-200, plus a 50mm 1.8 prime, and my laptop, my shoulders hurt. I bought the waist strap later and put them on. Effective to some extent, but then the part of my spine right above my butt hurts because of all the weight. In conclusion, harness system could be much improved.
3. No back opening. When I want to switch lens when arriving at my photo spot (I do mostly landscape), It's hard to change lens since there's no back opening where I could just lay the bag on the ground, open the back panel up and grab lenses. Almost dropped my lens once when I opened the side and try to switch the lens.
4. On one international flight, I placed the bag under the seat in front of me. When I get the bag out, the top part of the bag had a huge dip into the bag because of how the airline seat is shaped. It has been about a year and it never recovered to its original shape.
I would say the harness system is the most serious issue. Then the "small items falling down to the lower compartment" and "no back opening" are the second.
Otherwise, I like it. It's a beautiful bag that you would want to bring outside.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Backpack
on April 4, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I immediately fell in love with the design just by looking at it but seeing it in person it's even better. I house my Slr Dslr and my point and shoot plus an additional lens(keep in mind each of my cameras already has a lens attached) and two tripods my iPad plus all my cables memory cards USB adapters ext. (I carry a lot) but everything fits perfectly and the pack still looks nice and sleek
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Smaller than expected but still great
on April 3, 2021
Posted by: Michelle
Let me say that I love the style of this bag and the smaller size, but it's just a little too small for a MacBook Pro + iPad Air with keyboard case. The two devices do not fit in the back slot, only one of them does, so you need to put the other in the main compartment. To do this, you are quite limited in “shelf” space. I will definitely use it when I'm only carrying one device, but doesn't work for both. The bag is completely fabulous in every way, especially with the side pockets, just needs a little more room for both devices in the back to 100% perfect.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Super Flexible Grab, Wish for 30L Option
on March 27, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Incredible bag overall! Holds Sony a7, with 16-35, 85, and 70-200, phone, charger, MacBook with space for snacks, water bottle, and extra layer for an adventure. The shoulder straps are incredible and holds the weight equally on your whole back. I've done a few long hikes 10+ miles without any shoulder strain using the gear above (minus laptop).
I only have three changes that I would make on it.
1. 30L Option: If the Everyday Zip came in a 30L or was a little bit longer to hold just a bit more in the top compartment after filling the bottom with gear. The zip cranks down on the items in the upper area so you don't have as much room as it looks once you begin closing the bag.
2. Side Zipper Rubbing: The side zips hit my lower back/upper hips when fully secured, and it rubs just the wrong way when hiking or doing a long walk. They dig into your skin just a little too much if they could be angled away from the body or if the bag was just a bit wider. Another argument for a 30L.
3. Strap Secure: I'm constantly tightening the right strap, especially when loaded up with all the gear listed, which can be expected when carrying a overload. The Everyday Sling had a nice strap secure feature, which would be good addition to have the straps slide down less or if there was a way to make the straps have a bit more friction instead of gliding so smoothly.
Overall, awesome bag, 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
P.S. Tan option for more of your gear would be rad!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Bag but needs a little more
on March 15, 2021
Posted by: Tamer
Let me start off by saying the customer service that PD has is impeccable! They are extremely helpful and I could not be anymore grateful for them. Believe it or not, it is a HUGE huge reason when shopping their gear. It is a major factor.
I have spent countless days trying to find the perfect camera bag. It came to a point where I just did not believe it existed. I was looking for the perfect mixture of great and minimal design, along with durability as well as a bag that can do both everyday activities and for my camera gear. Finally, I found this.
This bag offers a great amount of places to put your gear. I am able to carry the following-
Sony A7II with a lens attached
35mm and 85mm
Mavic Air 2 with the remote, and three batteries
GoPro with all of my main attachments
A various amount of camera gear, like filters, spare batteries, remote etc
Of course, I still have more room for other things.
Sony A7II with a lens attached
35mm and 85mm
Mavic Air 2 with the remote, and three batteries
GoPro with all of my main attachments
A various amount of camera gear, like filters, spare batteries, remote etc
Of course, I still have more room for other things.
When doing this, nothing is crammed and everything is easy to get to with no issues. I am not a huge fan of onl side access but it works well and the zippers are strong! The bag is also super comfortable (im 5'8 155lb)
However, there are some things I wish PD added to this bag. I wish there was at least one more zipper on the outside of this bag for easy access. I also would like the pockets inside to be much larger on the side flaps. Thirdly, it would be nice if PD released a bag that had the option to open the WHOLE bag (like the travel backpack), then it would be perfect!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design