Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(168 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 168 reviews
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
94%of customers recommend this product.
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136 out of
145)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Customer Rating
3
Well made but ......
on December 15, 2022
Posted by: Bequiman
from Devon UK
I bought this to see if I could do without my wheel on small suitcase. Sadly for me it has some design deficiency's. Biggest problem is no front opening zip pocket for easy access to travel documents when on the move. Inside the zip up side pouches are too small for small items like boxes of medicines to safely stow them into. A combination of the toiletries and small photo cube take up over half the space of the 30 litre leaving just enough for limited overnight wear. The side water bottle pockets are very tight even for a small plastic bottle of water. That said its well made and quite comfortable to wear with a 9kg load on board.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Nice travel bag, but some nits...
on September 30, 2022
Posted by: Bradbort
from somerville, ma
I've used this bag for 2-3 day trips, and even bought the small camera cube and optional hip belt. It is very well thought out, and stows under normal airliner seats, mostly. I like the shoulder straps a lot as well. Adding a small camera cube, and I can still use it for an overnight trip. Frankly, I could probably go five days without the cube.
I'm not, however a big fan of the sternum strap and the optional hip belt. Both will work once they are connected, but the non-standard connector means I have to actively look at them to buckle them up. I'm assuming Peak went with their design to make them easier to stow, but there is a useability hit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Very nice bag but…
on December 17, 2022
Posted by: Lustrytraveler
from New Hampshire
I’m very glad I bought this; have used it a couple of times and am very impressed. But the computer sleeve should be snapped or zippered into place so it can be removed. Not everyone wants to take a heavy piece of electronics on a trip. I plan to cut the sleeve out of my bag (shame to have to do that to such an expensive item) because I could use the extra space. Yes, there is at least another 1.5 inches of packing room to be gained by removing the sleeve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Travel bag 30L
on October 8, 2023
Posted by: Beets
from New York
This bag is so cool! I can carry a lot of stuff, and it has the best quality I’ve ever seen on a bag. Lots of space, and I got the NY special edition which is an awesome camouflage design. So happy I found this store. All employees were super amable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Awesome bag!
on February 17, 2023
Posted by: Jason
from KS
This bag is built like a tank and the hide away back straps are great. Handles on all sides is a must and love the interior side pockets.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
Only downsides are
-the water bottle pockets are awful. They need to be made bigger.
-The hidden pocket for the lash straps feels like it could come open making them fall out, so I put them inside one of the interior side pockets.
- no tidy slide for the adjust straps on the back straps? some velcro ties fixed that issue.
-The sternum strap is awkward to use.
The top handle could be placed at the center of the top of the bag for better balance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
If The Upside Down Pocket Were Rightside Up….
on March 9, 2023
Posted by: OffToLondon
from New York
I haven’t actually used this yet, so this review is only of the features. I like that there is a huge inside space for packing clothes and my iPad Pro which is what I was looking for. the little zipped accessories pocket is useful. I understand the purpose of that upside down pocket, but for me it’s ridiculous. I am using this as a travel carry-on. I won’t be taking it out on hikes or be traveling constantly by train where I end up. So I won’t be using those extra straps. I do wish however that the upside down pocket were right side up. It would be useful to put a small sketch book and art accessories in there. I can’t so the next best thing is my tote pack which has a clip on it which will keep it from dropping if the magnet fails. Otherwise I love the size, the sage color, the feel of the material. It will work…just not perfectly because of the upside down pocket space!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Thoughtful design
on March 10, 2022
Posted by: esh
from United Kingdom
I needed a new backpack and followed the "buy it nice, or buy it twice" mantra. While on the expensive side, the build quality and lifetime warranty should ensure it lasts for years.
The design is great, with a perfect balance between being feature packed and looking clean. I use this as my everyday bag and for short trips away.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Well built.
on March 11, 2022
Posted by: SomeCaliGuy
from Iowa
This backpack really looks awesome. The sleek design and the build quality makes you want to pack and go on a trip as soon as you take it out of the bag. Every piece of hardware looks finished and is amazing. Love the feel and the setup of this bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design