Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.6
(278 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 278 reviews
5 Stars
201
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Star
6
91%of customers recommend this product.
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212 out of
233)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 30L - Midnight
Customer Rating
3
Nice pack but too few access points
on August 1, 2022
Posted by: Whiskey
from London England
Overall its a nice pack. Smaller than I anticipated and with only one access point to the main compartment. I expected more as the 40 litre pack has. Overall no practical for me gave it away after one trip due lack functionality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
BEST TRAVEL BAG EVER
on August 30, 2024
Posted by: Bob22
from ERIE PA/Bag was used in Italy
I took this bag on a 10-day trip to Italy, and it exceeded all my expectations. With an average of 25-30k steps each day, the bag remained incredibly comfortable throughout. One day, I carried two bottles of wine and a quilt around Capri with ease; on another, I transported five bottles of wine from Ischia to Sorrento without a hitch. The clam shell design was a game-changer—when I nearly got pickpocketed in Rome, the thief couldn’t get into the bag, thanks to how I secured the zippers. Initially, I was concerned the bag might be too big, but when it came time to pack souvenirs and wine, the extra space was a lifesaver.
I even used it as my carry-on in the airport, and it held everything I needed with room to spare.
This bag was, without a doubt, the best travel companion I could have asked for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good space, but the shoulder straps are terrible.
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Michael
from Medway, UK
I bought the sage travel backpack in March at the Photography show. First, let's talk about the positives of the bag. The most noticeable thing about the bag is the look; it is easily one of the best bags I have seen, and the sage really suits the bag. The build quality is also very good; it feels expensive and built to last. Inside the bag, the space is impressive, and the fact that you can zip and expand the bag from 27 litres to 33 litres. I also like the laptop pocket, which is really practical.
For all the positives, unfortunately, the backpack is let down for a couple of reasons. The first is the hooks for the carry straps. Generally, it is nice to have them, but the 2 hooks at the bottom of the bag rub against my lower back, which is annoying. Also, I find the sternum strap pretty useless; it doesn't store particularly well and is always dropping out of its stored position.
The main issue, though, is the shoulder straps, which are absolutely awful. When I tried the bag out, it was empty, and the bag is OK, right up until you fill the bag up with equipment and books for university, the thin straps just put so much pressure on my shoulders that I have to take the bag off.
So whilst the bag has good space, I have to be so wary of what I put in the bag, because I can't carry around anything really heavy, which is pretty useless for a lot of what I would want to use the bag for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good bag but some part should be improved
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: Katan
from Hong Kong
Things to be improved:
Expandable water bottles pocket( too small now)
Small and midsize cameras cube can’t fit well for the clipping points
Large camera cube doesn’t fit( even expanded )
Should have side access
Should have bigger quick access in the front
Bigger ID pocket
Add more little pocket at the side/ back for small things ( key, cards, wallet
Expandable water bottles pocket( too small now)
Small and midsize cameras cube can’t fit well for the clipping points
Large camera cube doesn’t fit( even expanded )
Should have side access
Should have bigger quick access in the front
Bigger ID pocket
Add more little pocket at the side/ back for small things ( key, cards, wallet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Buy only if you can accept poor quality products.
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: Warren
from Singapore
Purchased in 2022, used the bag approximately once or twice a year when I go on long trips.
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
1. One zip handle tore.
2. Silicon mesh pocket flaked very badly
3. Material covering/protecting the zip broke
I do not handle my bag roughly and when I travel I use this bag to supplement my large full size luggages.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Read raving reviews about the bag and how some used it for years before I purchased it. The breakdown of materials started occurring less than 2 years during my once or twice yearly long trips.
Note: tried to attach photos to this review however unable to do so.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 15, 2024
Posted by: hay22
from Columbus, OH
I bought this backpack 6 weeks ago and the quality is definitely not as good as I expected. Already falling apart
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I'm in love - even after 6weeks in Europe
on October 1, 2022
Posted by: Minimalista
from San Francisco, CA
I brought just this backpack to Europe for 6weeks and I'm never traveling without it again. Pockets for every accessory. Expandable when I wanted to fit gifts for family. Rugged with the waist attachment to do 100 miles around Mont Blanc. Looking cool in stylish cities like Copenhagen. I paired the pack with the large clothes compression bag and the waist belt. I love lay flat opening. The zippers are strong and reliable. The rotating shoulder straps are useful when stowing the bag at a hostel, airplane or car. I always get compliments. As an engineer and designer myself I really appreciate the attention to detail and elegant execution of this bag. I highly recommend.
I would 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