Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,283 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,283 reviews
5 Stars
1,096
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
98%of customers recommend this product.
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783 out of
801)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Charcoal
Customer Rating
5
I'm obsessed with their gear
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Jake
I started off with the 30L backpack. Then bought the field pouch and eventually the Sling 6L. They put so much thought into these bags, and it is very high quality. I'm hooked.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I Love My Bag
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Versatile, well built and a great warrant, what's not to love?
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
First Time PD Owner
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Chuck
After agonizing over which size of bag, I chose the 20L. My initial assessment is that it will hold the gear I am most interested in transporting. My challenge is to get it organized so that I use the space efficiently. As an everyday backpack I have found a good solution to what I carry. My biggest complaint is that the pocket for my Surface Pro is really tight and sliding the laptop in and out is clumsy. I have thought through the "what to carry" of my camera gear but am still pondering the how to put it into the backpack for optimum access and transport. I have watched a couple of PD's videos but have not attempted to replicate anyone's approach. The backpack is sturdy, gives me a sense of durability but I haven't tested the comfort of a long walk or hike on a camera shoot. 4.5 stars is my current assessment.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
In the last month, I purchased several peak design products. I travel often for work, and I was eyeing the EDBP for months to make said travel a little less miserable.
I finally bought it and it exceeded my expectations. Quality design and materials.
When I showed my wife the bag she got a sad look on her face. I asked her what the issue was, and she was like - I can't go back to my old bag. So I got her one too.
The modular storage pouches and easy accessibility allow me to use the bag for work and for my video/camera projects. I have a spot for all my stuff and I carry a bunch so I don't have to repack my bags when I travel.
Great bag, glad I got it. My wife loves hers. Everybody is happy.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Absolutely love this bag, design is super convenient for easy camera access and It perfectly fits all my stuff. I bought the black V2 and I love the look however the black material marks very easily (Marks can be brushed off easily but still annoying). Also the straps are too firm in my opinion and would like extra padding.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade from Chrome Industries for Bike Commuting
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Tim
I recently got into the Everyday Backpack from a Chrom Industries Barrage Cargo and would definitely consider the backpack from Peak Designs an upgrade. It's easy to get the bag on and off and fits more comfortably thanks to the pivoting strap attachment points. The customizable interior and access to my stuff in the pack in the thing of dreams - no more digging through a top-loading roll-top. Equally important as a bike commuter is the weather resistance of this bag. It's been a rainy start to winter and the bag can take everything mother nature has thrown at it thus far. Lastly, the 20L size is perfect to carry a few toiletries, small everyday carry items, and my lunch on the inside while my u-lock and travel mug slide easily into the exterior side pockets. The "pocket" atop the laptop sleeve for a couple edc essentials is clutch as well. Love this bag!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
V3 will be a better bag, but this is better than v1
on January 4, 2020
Posted by: Keith B
V2 fixed SOME of my gripes. Here are the diffs:
The interior color is light gray. I have a black bag and didn't like the Black and Tan combo. I know that's petty. 8-)
The flap pockets - having one large zipper was a PITA. I'm a huge fan of the two smaller zip pockets in the flaps. However, the top pocket's magnet is so weak, it doesn't stay shut EVER. I wedge a small pouch into both.
Key tether - They made this a cord, not a strap (flat). That's better. The bottom of the side handles are now “inside” the side pouches. So if you attach it to those handles or the loop in the pouch, it tucks inside. Good, not great.
The v2 laptop compartment is far more spacious. The v1 was crazy tight, so “far more spacious” is true, but it's still tight with a laptop and ipad (in a case) in there.
Beef #1 - They STILL did not put a clip in either side compartment. So keys and card cases just flop around. The smaller zipper compartment helps (see above). However, 3-4 anchor points INSIDE the bag for your own clips would be great.
Beef #2 - The pre-set pocket sizes are a bit silly. Given the slack in the pocket elastics, you'd be CRAZY anything valuable in them. None of these little pockets “grab” enough to use in any meaningful way unless you wedge large things in them.
Beef #3 - There is no slot or attachment point for your name/ biz card/ ID. I ended up attaching my airline FF card to the zipper pull on the flap's internal zipper.
V2 is better, but there are silly misses.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag for holding pretty much everything...
on January 6, 2020
Posted by: JJ Fowler
I mainly purchased the Everyday Backpack (30L) to consolidate my laptop bag and the secondary photography bag I'd been carrying around. It's so much more convenient to grab the one bag each morning on my way out, and know that it has everything I could possibly need in it.
I can fit all the things I carried before in two bags easily with room left over, and it's not like the 30L is ridiculously large in comparison to what I used before--it's just laid out logically.
It really is remarkable how much can fit, and how accessible things are once they're stowed. I love the magnetic latch system on the top and the material feels like it will hold up well over the long run.
These are some of the things I have in there today with room to spare:
15" laptop
iPad Pro 10.2"
Mavic 2 Pro - with 3 batteries and controller
Sony A7R3 body with 24-105mm attached
External HD, case with extra SD cards
eskate remote and charger
GoPro Fusion
iPad Pro 10.2"
Mavic 2 Pro - with 3 batteries and controller
Sony A7R3 body with 24-105mm attached
External HD, case with extra SD cards
eskate remote and charger
GoPro Fusion
Very satisfied with the purchase, and look forward to buying additional quality Peak accessories in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design