Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.8
(382 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 382 reviews
5 Stars
309
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack Zip 15L - Midnight
Customer Rating
5
Love this bag!
on November 14, 2024
Posted by: donnysorvala
from San Diego
I bought this because I go back and forth to my girlfriends house and my apartment. I needed something to carry all my electronics, handhelds, etc.and have it be something bigger than a sling but smaller than the other backpacks that I have. This was such a great decision for me. I can fit my Legion Go, Switch, Sony Headphones, and my 13" iPad Pro, with a battery, wall adapter and cords with ease. Well, maybe not all "ease". The ipad can be pretty snug to take in and out, but it fits for sure. And for added measure the straps helped me secure my coat to my backpack for a recent trip to Banff.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Versatility and quality are top notch!
on October 23, 2024
Posted by: crowdis
from Brisbane, Australia
I have had the Everyday Zip 20L in Ash for over 1.5 years now and it's been phenomenal. It's pretty much filled the role that I bought it for, which is an everyday stylish carry that you can also take on a long trip around Europe as a carry-on, and occasional outings and hikes. It was very much on the pricier end for a backpack but after a long-term trial it definitely has paid off. The main highlights over this time have been:
1. Versatility: It stows all electronics safely, has great secondary storage pockets, that are quick to access (such as the one within the laptop pouch), and has a dividable main compartment. The divider came in very handy when I traveled through Europe, so that I could store less common items (such as raincoat and spare pants) from the commonly used items at the top for quick access. Having the access from the side (using the bottom zip) takes a bit of reprogramming in your brain but actually allows for much easier access when you have lots of clothes or other things piled on top of each other. At the same time it still maintains that original backpack, access from the top, approach. I've had this thing as an everyday carry for my laptop and uni stuff, travelled across Europe, and even took it on a multi-day hut hike. It's unfortunate I didn't buy the hip belt when I first got it because I would have loved to find out how much more comfortable the pack is with a hip belt taking the weight. Another cool way the backpack allows you to expand its functionality is with the inbuilt tie-down straps.
2. Waterproof: it is surprisingly water proof, which really showed itself when I took it hiking. I hiked a whole day in constant drizzle, to the point where the rain soaked through all my rain gear to my skin. The backpack however remained dry inside, with the water only soaking through the backpack at the top near the zippers.
3. Stain proof: I was surprised how little stain the light Ash colour has sustained in 1.5 years of use. Granted I am very careful but I have certainly seen similar packs turn black over this time.
4. Quality and finish: the quality of all the parts are certainly next level. After 1.5 years of use there is not a single thread out of line, not a single plastic part breaking down or leather cracking. It's still pristine. There is no slouching in the main shell which means it still maintains the space inside. The main back straps that attach via two swivel points at the top is also still holding, which I felt would be a definite failure point.
2. Waterproof: it is surprisingly water proof, which really showed itself when I took it hiking. I hiked a whole day in constant drizzle, to the point where the rain soaked through all my rain gear to my skin. The backpack however remained dry inside, with the water only soaking through the backpack at the top near the zippers.
3. Stain proof: I was surprised how little stain the light Ash colour has sustained in 1.5 years of use. Granted I am very careful but I have certainly seen similar packs turn black over this time.
4. Quality and finish: the quality of all the parts are certainly next level. After 1.5 years of use there is not a single thread out of line, not a single plastic part breaking down or leather cracking. It's still pristine. There is no slouching in the main shell which means it still maintains the space inside. The main back straps that attach via two swivel points at the top is also still holding, which I felt would be a definite failure point.
A couple of things I feel could be improved (although they are very nit-picky):
1. The main back straps are very hard from the start and have not softened that much. I initially thought that might be an engineering thing to make them hard at first and have them harden over time but they have remained quite hard. It's not really an issue unless you carry a lot of weight for a long time.It can also be offset by putting the chest cross-strap on which pulls the harder points away from the point where it contacts with the crease between your arms and your chest. PD could perhaps look at adding some more layering of EVA into those back straps.
2. The bottle holders are a bit small to carry common bottle sizes, or anything bigger than a standard coke bottle.
3. The nature of the multiple zip system means that occasionally one side of the zip slips in relation to the other, causing a small bulge on that size when two zips are next to each other. This can be corrected with much difficulty by trying to traction the material from one side into the right direction. I don't know if this can be prevented with a better zip type but it would be good to have. Otherwise the zips are actually first class quality.
1. The main back straps are very hard from the start and have not softened that much. I initially thought that might be an engineering thing to make them hard at first and have them harden over time but they have remained quite hard. It's not really an issue unless you carry a lot of weight for a long time.It can also be offset by putting the chest cross-strap on which pulls the harder points away from the point where it contacts with the crease between your arms and your chest. PD could perhaps look at adding some more layering of EVA into those back straps.
2. The bottle holders are a bit small to carry common bottle sizes, or anything bigger than a standard coke bottle.
3. The nature of the multiple zip system means that occasionally one side of the zip slips in relation to the other, causing a small bulge on that size when two zips are next to each other. This can be corrected with much difficulty by trying to traction the material from one side into the right direction. I don't know if this can be prevented with a better zip type but it would be good to have. Otherwise the zips are actually first class quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Le meilleur sac que j’ai eu
on September 18, 2024
Posted by: EveK1
from Rennes (France)
Très pratique et surtout très léger, les compartiments sont modulables pour séparer correctement toutes mes affaires. Seul bémol : il faut que le sac soit vide pour bien repositionner chaque séparateur.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best non camera bag looking camera bag
on September 17, 2024
Posted by: Mo bags
from Bath, UK
I have struggled for years to find a camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag! This changed that and I won’t ever use another bag again. It’s so well made, practical, masses of space for a small bag and looks amazing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic backpack for everything
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Sheebherder
from San Diego
This backpack can easily store headphones, Sony alpha dslr, extra lens, iPad Pro, and has an awesome privacy compartment for passport plus iPhone or cash.
This is my go to travel bag and is just what I was looking for in terms of being able to access my dslr quickly and put it away.
This is my go to travel bag and is just what I was looking for in terms of being able to access my dslr quickly and put it away.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Super functional and beautifully designed
on September 12, 2024
Posted by: Tommyho22
from Brooklyn NY
Couldn’t be happier with how this backpack handles not just my camera gear but my everyday needs too!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Stellar Product!
on September 5, 2024
Posted by: Jay May
from Brooklyn,NY
I purchased this bag right before a 3 day location shoot in Bozeman,MT and it handled every bit of dust, bump, slam, drop zip, unzip like a champ! it held everything I needed. With the capture clip added onto the strap was really and super handy - my camera was going nowhere! All-in-all, a solid product, with incredible thought into every detail. I still come across little surprises. I will be a PD customer and fan for a long time!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Top banana!
on August 28, 2024
Posted by: Hels101
from Devon UK
Such a great bag After much deliberation bought the 30L one as wanted it to fit on flights as hand luggage (which even with most European ones that are usually quite strict it does - so long as you don’t have other luggage hanging off you too!) The right amount of pockets and partícula liked the not stupidly deep top pocket, which eliminates all grovelling around elbow deep to find a small item. Unlike a few that mentioned would like a separate laptop compartment without having to go into main zip - I found this really good, as extra security for starters, but you only have to undo the main zip a tad and then reach down into the easy-hand-access padded compartment where you keep it, so I don’t really see the need to have yet another zip on the outside for this. This also allows when you’ve the main back open in hotel room etc to just have bag lid propped up against wall and the laptop sleeve is super easy to get to! I think it’s really obvious that (unlike seemingly many brands that think everyone loves she’d loads of pockets to forget where the heck you put your book or your undies, PD have actually based this design on what the average normal person does and needs whilst travelling - and on top of that they’ve considered a bag that ticks numerous boxes to keep everyone happy whether they’re a clean freak like me who likes the wipe down fabric, and who wants a quick grab and quick access (I use 2 small PD compression travel packing cubes and 1 medium in pack and can go away for a week - 10 days no problem) and something that will suit both a smart weekend away or a week or so fairly off grid and do the job well. Big smiles from me ◡̈ Cheers PD
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design