Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.8
(371 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 371 reviews
5 Stars
300
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
97%of customers recommend this product.
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242 out of
249)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Customer Rating
5
New experiment
on February 17, 2025
Posted by: dan
from Bloomington, IL
I’ve owned this bag for quite a few years and have only used it for camera equipment. My new experiment will be using it on a 2 week trip to Europe sans camera equipment. Looks like it’s going to be my new go-to “everything” bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Travel essential
on March 17, 2025
Posted by: Dana
from Chicago
I bought my backpack in November and it quite possibly is the best backpack I've ever owned. So convenient and accessible. I love the side access on both sides. I highly recommend this backpack. I got the gray one and I love the color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Great looks, challenging space
on March 22, 2025
Posted by: dspuk
Bought this a little while ago looking for a sleek unbranded pack. After numerous trips to Dubai and London I find this bag quite hard to get on with. There are some great points, the look, the comfort and the top zip pocket. After that it becomes hard to use day to day. There are literally no interior pockets apart from the side inner zip ones and the back laptop compartment is far too tight. I can get the laptop in (14 Mac) and little else. So my iPad and Kindle have to go in the front, eating valuable space. There is falls short of space due to the top lid design and the 20L size feels small very quickly. Even removing the dividers does not help much and I tend to use these to have my headphones at the bottom and the kindle in the middle. So, as a camera and lend back with a very small waterproof in the top, ok, but as a daily carry, unfortunately, hard to recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
It could be a great bag but not for everyone
on June 3, 2025
Posted by: Vladimir
from North Carolina
I’ve been always Osprey person because they bags are great in every detail.
I got Peak Design to be my all day long backpack for laptop, camera and lens and some accessories. I knew that I don’t need to use inside compartment dividers. Material looks robust and midnight color is my favourite.
First issue, my 17” laptop did not fit inside the back pocket. Unfortunately, this is my work laptop which I carry every day. Back compartment was big enough for 13”mac.
I liked small side pockets inside the main compartment but I didn’t find anything practical to store inside.
Full side zipper might be great if used with internal dividers to easily access camera. I didn’t find practical use for them because if I need quick shots I carry a camera outside.
Shoulder straps don’t hold and they need to be tightened often. It’s no big deal but still annoying compared to other brands.
Side outside pockets should be higher and made of mesh to be more flexible. I ended up carrying there only napkins because a bottle was falling out when I bend.
I did not find practical use from side holders. I carry backpacks on the back, not as a suitcase.
And finally the biggest disappointment is the lack of ventilation on back so it can’t be used for hiking (considering higher pace).
I got Peak Design to be my all day long backpack for laptop, camera and lens and some accessories. I knew that I don’t need to use inside compartment dividers. Material looks robust and midnight color is my favourite.
First issue, my 17” laptop did not fit inside the back pocket. Unfortunately, this is my work laptop which I carry every day. Back compartment was big enough for 13”mac.
I liked small side pockets inside the main compartment but I didn’t find anything practical to store inside.
Full side zipper might be great if used with internal dividers to easily access camera. I didn’t find practical use for them because if I need quick shots I carry a camera outside.
Shoulder straps don’t hold and they need to be tightened often. It’s no big deal but still annoying compared to other brands.
Side outside pockets should be higher and made of mesh to be more flexible. I ended up carrying there only napkins because a bottle was falling out when I bend.
I did not find practical use from side holders. I carry backpacks on the back, not as a suitcase.
And finally the biggest disappointment is the lack of ventilation on back so it can’t be used for hiking (considering higher pace).
It’s the first backpack I was giving away to my sister. The bag was fine but not worth the money and there were more disappointments than wow moments.
The cost of the backpack is so high compared to Osprey or Deuter and they have many years of experiences.
Peak Design could find their customers but mostly from photographers.
The cost of the backpack is so high compared to Osprey or Deuter and they have many years of experiences.
Peak Design could find their customers but mostly from photographers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent backpack for everyday use
on June 4, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Excellent backpack for everyday use. I use it as a diaper bag for my baby. It's the best one out there, plus the added bonus is that it won't get lost when my baby grows up. All the parents ask about it, and it's interesting to see the looks of admiration when I explain the bag's features. It's an amazing product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Elegant, Smartly Designed, but a Bit Tight
on October 10, 2025
Posted by: Teq87
from Detroit, MI
I love this backpack—it’s elegant, beautifully made, and incredibly well thought out for organization. I’m not a photographer, but I use it daily for work and appreciate the clean layout and smart pocket design. The laptop sleeve fits perfectly, and the multiple compartments make it easy to keep everything organized. My only complaint is that the 20L size can feel a little cramped if you’re carrying bulkier items like textbooks or folders; I’d probably go for the 30L next time. It can also be a bit tricky to reach some of the inner pockets, but overall it’s a fantastic, well-designed bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love this bag!
on December 8, 2025
Posted by: JosieNB
from Toronto, ON
I've only used this bag 3 times since getting it but so far I love it and it's perfect. I can fit my main camera body, my 35 & 85 prime lenses, and a flash along with extra space on top. This is great, because I can just leave all my extra lights and gear in my giant roller bag to only bring when necessary! I will be using this bag for a lot of things beyond photoshoots and can't wait to use it a bit more and customize my setup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Such a well thought out piece of gear
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Leslie.WildPhoto
from BC, Canada
This is the most well thought out pack I’ve ever bought. It was an impulse buy while I was in Malaysia dragging around two separate bags for my carry-on/camera gear - now all my stuff fits into the one and it’s SO user friendly on the go. It also kept the contents dry in one of the most significant monsoon storms I’ve ever been caught in (with a rain cover on) despite the outside of the bag still getting really wet. Highly recommend making the investment!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design