Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Packable Tote - Charcoal
Average customer rating
4.7
(221 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 221 reviews
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Star
2
96%of customers recommend this product.
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174 out of
182)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Packable Tote - Charcoal
Customer Rating
4
Good back, misleading color
on August 27, 2026
Posted by: anon
The quality and size of the bag are very nice. I like the use of a snap closure rather than hook and loop, but am a bit worried about it failing or ripping out over time as it is a bit strained when closed. The handle is comfortable and the zipper works well. My one complaint is that the color I ordered (charcoal) looks nothing like the pictures. In all the images the bag is a heather gray with black straps. In reality the entire bag is just black. I'm not sure if they switched fabrics or what, but be aware that what you see is not the color you are getting. A few of the reviews do seem to show the current black color.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Super-tote
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Urban wanderer
I only bought it because there was a discount and I needed to top up the order. I mean, I didn't expect much, and I thought that I don't really need it: indeed, wouldn't any basic tote do? Well, this one is no basic tote, it is a piece of craftsmanship. It is not made for groceries, like someone suggested. It is for heavy-duty travel where every ounce matters. It is feather-weight and steel-strong, and yet it doesn't hurt your shoulder when loaded, it doesn't slip off, it is a pleasure to hold and so far it didn't shed a thread, unlike regular folding totes. It takes some training to figure how to fold it, but once mastered, it is an elegant small item that can hang on a loop outside the backpack. I am shopping for more now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Versatility at its finest.
on August 7, 2026
Posted by: j0j048e
Bought this about 3 months ago, and this has been more useful than my designer bags. It is very light and disappears on you, as it is lighter than any bag or purse. At the same time, you could put anything in it. If you go out and about, you will always have a place to add small items that you did not expect to carry. No need to worry about which purse you should carry, whether it's too big or too small.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Very convenient tote bag
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Greg
from Los Angeles
This is a nice tote bag. It feels study in build quality and I like that it has a zipper. I keep it in my sling bag in case I need some extra carry volume like an impromptu need to go to a store.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best toe bag I've owned, for multiple reasons
on July 31, 2026
Posted by: Lourusern
I was a product designer, and I love the way this bag is build. The strap allows the product to 'glide' along your clothing (an issue I hate with regular fabric tote bags). It is packable within about 15 seconds too.
I am a very auditory person, and the bag is very quiet (I love IKEA bags, the reason I stopped using them is loudness) - these bags are silent.
I also love the zip function, as often things fall out of totes when left on the floor - and also I just don't want my mother in law to know if I've brought 'snacks' in the house when I come home from a food shop...
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Indispensable bags
on July 27, 2026
Posted by: jbmulc
I have two of these bags in charcoal and they are indispensable! I carry them everywhere on a daily basis and they fold up into a tiny pouch for traveling. The zipper closure has kept me from losing eye glasses and other precious items that often disappeared in the past. Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fit for purpose
on July 21, 2026
Posted by: Spitfire52640
from VA
Perfect bag for the purpose. One shoulder strap is the right form factor. Great product.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great tote but read the label for cleaning care!
on July 9, 2026
Posted by: cosmonode
Super fan of the PD packable totes here but passing along a quick caution to those who pick up the latest colors (ex. orange) as the label provides important care instructions - "surface clean only". I failed to read that and was sad to see the state of my bag after a trip through the laundry. An interior layer of plastic has peeled from the surface.
Note: the original Charcoal bags I have owned for years are constructed differently, do not carry this warning, and are laundry-safe.
Otherwise, outstanding product!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design