I bought this a month ago and have been using it for both school and work since then and it has been the best backpack I’ve used. The compartments are super useful and I love how I can mold the interior to fit my gear. Would highly recommend!!!!! If you’re thinking about buying, just do it! So worth it.
I received this backpack about a month ago and love it more than I thought I would! I primarily use it as an everyday bag and sometimes a camera bag. I love the preconfigured "shelves" in the bag. I thought I'd rearrange them but actually love the different levels and the ability to customize them if needed. Also, the bag looks outstanding and professional. I attended a conference recently and got asked multiple times about the bag and its features. Just got back from Spring Break and the bag also served as an excellent day bag for beach trips and cycling riding around the area. If you're looking for a versatile bag that will stand the test of time, this is it!
After careful research, I purchased an Everyday Backpack in 2018. Most expensive backpack I ever bought. I was frustrated by all previous ones in many respects: not waterproof, hard to access areas, either insufficient protection for laptop or unusable to do groceries, and so on.
The Everyday Backpack was my trusty backpack for ~4 years, *every day*. Countless grocery store hauls. Travel to conferences for work. Personal travel. Beloved.
Hence I also got my partner one.
Then the top zipper gave up.
Peak Design sent me a whole new (v2!) backpack!
They made true on their incredible customer service. I am now a loyal customer, because they do actually keep their promises!
Love this bag! I have friends and family who have this bag and every time I saw someone with it I got jealous. I love the dual side entry - I must admit it takes some getting used to, now I have a system. It carries weight really well, packs plenty of gear and is super durable!
I bought this bag (30L) to carry a camera body and six lenses along with lots of small accessories. First trip thoughts: The bag is beautiful and since it doesn't look like a camera bag, feels more secure. I like the zipper locks. Lots of interior pockets and adjustable laptop compartment makes it easy to access. All the zippers function flawlessly. Shoulder straps are magnetized to collapse and store against the body. I had to remember to pull them away from the body to get it on or else it was hard to "find" the second strap. All the hardware functions just as I want it to. Lens access was easy, but I had to remember which side which lens was on. I put an extra piece of foam on the inside bottom of the bag to protect my Canon R5 with the 100-500mm lens attached. Yes, it fits! The top compartment held lunch and a jacket. All-in-all, this is a carefully designed and well-made backpack!
This bag is seriously the greatest bag I have owned. It can be used for anything. The dividers work great for camera gear or packing for a trip. The zippers allow access from many points and it's easy to carry.