Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.7
(174 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 174 reviews
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
4
Such a great product
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: Murph
from Ontario
Owned for 6 months and amazed by the quality. Very well built, and so considered all around. The only thing that i think could be improved is to better leverage the pouch for straps. It's cool, but it could be built upon to be more than a void for straps.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Happy Travels
on July 21, 2023
Posted by: Shawn
from Orange County
On a recent trip to SF, I picked up as an impulse purchase the City Edition of this travel backpack and I'm really glad I did. The City Edition is made of XPAC so it's a little different than the standard version, but the structure of the bag is the same. Good room for a medium and small packing cube with room still for a show pouch, toiletries bag, or even a Tech Pouch as well. The bag is sturdy but comfortable and the little extras (top exterior pocket, magnetic back panels to hide the shoulder straps) outweigh the few cons (no side access, small water bottle pockets) - I don't think the design of the bag is really suited for being an EDC but if you do the multiple pouch thing, then maybe you could make it work.
Plenty of room for a single person to carry enough for a 3 day trip pretty easily, or even 2 folks for an overnight or other short term trip if you're a light packer. The black camo color way sealed the deal for me and I'm looking forward to many more years of use out of this bag. Peak got this one right.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good backpack for travel
on August 14, 2023
Posted by: lamj
from North Carolina
This is a good backpack for travel and commuting. The backpack is expandable so it gives a high degree of flexibility. The build quality is decent compared to other backpack at this price range. The zipper, while not YKK branded as suggested by many review, seems to be solid built, time will tell whether it holds up.
There is very little compartment inside the bag so it may require additional smaller cases/containers inside this bag to provide the organization. I also noticed the DWR on this bag at purchase time does not bead water like most other DWR treated items. It does offer a little bit of beading but certainly not like other items I have. Required a single treatment with DWR spray (such as the Atkso Permanent) and then it's very water resistant.
Overall happy with the purchase despite the hefty price of this bag.
There is very little compartment inside the bag so it may require additional smaller cases/containers inside this bag to provide the organization. I also noticed the DWR on this bag at purchase time does not bead water like most other DWR treated items. It does offer a little bit of beading but certainly not like other items I have. Required a single treatment with DWR spray (such as the Atkso Permanent) and then it's very water resistant.
Overall happy with the purchase despite the hefty price of this bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing bag
on August 18, 2023
Posted by: That guy
from Virginia
Everything is better than expected, Peak Design backpack 30L is perfect for my photography needs
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost Perfect
on August 25, 2023
Posted by: Nighthawk
I purchased this bag for some upcoming travel and since I work remote, I always have my computer. But I also wanted a bag for everyday life. I love that this is expandable making it perfect for longer travel. Plus you can keep it smaller for everyday when you just need to take your work supplies to a local coffee shop. Or even back the bag for a day at the beach. So far i'm really impressed with the quality of everything. Stitching seems excellent, handles are sturdy, and lot's of organizational compartments.
My big complaints so far are: the water bottle/ side pockets are useless. They don't expand enough to hold a water bottle when the bag is packed. Giving it a little more stretch would be a HUGE upgrade. I also would like if there was a front mesh pocket. I feel like you always a random item you need quick access to but don't want to carry it. For me, a front mesh pocket would solve that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This Ruined All Other Bags For Me!!
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Taylor
from South Dakota
I research things extensively, and when my husband and I decided to take an “around the world trip” for 3 months- I knew this was the bag I wanted to use. I got the 30L option in green and was not disappointed!! Without any break-in period it was comfortable on days walking 20,000 steps, resilient, functional and the expansion was perfect!! By the end of our trip my husbands backpack was trashed, currently mine still looks brand new. I will never buy another backpack brand again. Looking to add the everyday V2 30L to my collection soon!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent accessibility
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: DrTom
from Madison, CT
Ops checked the bag on a one week trip to Colorado. Love the dividers in the main pocket, when used with the side zippers and either a bottom or top unzipping you can get to strategic items quickly. The external straps are convenient and stow quickly when not in use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Backpack!
on September 20, 2023
Posted by: 30L Travel Backpack
from Orlando FL
Bought this after owning the 45L Travel Backpack for over 2 years. The 30L is amazing! Smaller, lighter, easier to travel with. Haven’t had any problems with it whatsoever ever. The build quality is top notch! They are the 2 best backpacks I’ve ever owned!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design