Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(320 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 320 reviews
5 Stars
229
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Star
4
91%of customers recommend this product.
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242 out of
265)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Black
Posted by: danvd
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it for everyday and traveling and it's very convenient. What I needed to get used to was opening the full backpack instead of just the top but that enables me to pack everything better.
The extensible zip was also quite convenient when traveling.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The ultimate travel companion
on October 17, 2026
Posted by: Dom Versini
from France
I bought that bag for many multi day trip I took this year and after a few months it time I gave a proper review.
The bag looks great, sleek and elegant, you can carry it without problem in a professional environment. The quality is top and the multiple openings are quite convenient when you wanna access part of your bag (the side opening is a game changer when the bag is tucked in between seats or tight spaces).
I am 6'2 and no problem of comfort carrying it for long connections through airports and cities.
Well, it was the missing element in my travel gear and it tops now everything.
The bag looks great, sleek and elegant, you can carry it without problem in a professional environment. The quality is top and the multiple openings are quite convenient when you wanna access part of your bag (the side opening is a game changer when the bag is tucked in between seats or tight spaces).
I am 6'2 and no problem of comfort carrying it for long connections through airports and cities.
Well, it was the missing element in my travel gear and it tops now everything.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
The heavyweight near champ
on September 20, 2026
Posted by: Guh
It’s the toughest backpack you’ll own, at a huge cost. This backpack by itself will weigh as much at your normal school back with all the items packed in. Listen, I know it’s a travel bag, but it wont always see use as such things. Traveling with this bag is actually a royal pain because of the weight, once you fill it up with a camera, laptop, cords, chargers, clothings, maybe some snacks. Dang does this get heavy. For being 23 I can manage, but it doesn’t have the same load distribution you would get on a real hiking backpack. So it’s a good carry for strong people, the those who maybe dont know their place in the backpacking world, but you’re more likely better off with something lighter, smaller, and more sustainable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good quality with a few drawbacks
on August 30, 2026
Posted by: PeteBethesda
I've had this for 1.5 years. Overall, I would say I like it. However, I am not a photographer, so it's not ideal for me. It's high-quality and has great organization, but it's a little heavy and it lacks a key tether. I would actually give it three and a half stars if there were half stars available. If I were a photographer, I would give it four to four and a half stars.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Exellent backpack for tavel with a carry-on
on August 24, 2026
Posted by: Martin
from France
Really happy about the bag, quality and feel. It is perfectly adapted to travel with a carry-on as a personal item.
According to the use, it can be tight for 'tech' accessories but it can be complemented with a tech pouch in the bag.
According to the use, it can be tight for 'tech' accessories but it can be complemented with a tech pouch in the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
One Backpack To Rule Them All
on August 11, 2026
Posted by: Ken
from CA
I've had this bag for a few years now and it is my go to for work, travel and photography loadout. Fits everything comfortably and organizes really well. It has replaced nearly every other large backpack I own.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great bag but I prefer it when not expansed
on August 11, 2026
Posted by: Diny Tran
from Nice, France
Great bag for travel and everyday use (to use it as a secondary bag alongside the cabin suitcase, since it fits easily under the seat).
I use it with packing cubes but the camera cubes fit only when expansed...
So I did probably a "sacrilege" and did put a camera cube from Wandrd that can fit inside without expanse the bag (25*31*10 cm - Essential plus).
Please Peak Design, go create a camera cube that can fit in the 20L travel bag without expanse it :D
I use it with packing cubes but the camera cubes fit only when expansed...
So I did probably a "sacrilege" and did put a camera cube from Wandrd that can fit inside without expanse the bag (25*31*10 cm - Essential plus).
Please Peak Design, go create a camera cube that can fit in the 20L travel bag without expanse it :D
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesome pack…but the straps
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Cdearn
from Dallas, Ga
I love this pack! Looks, function, features all 5 stars…the straps are lacking…the need more padding and load lifters to make this pack perfect!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design