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
5
My home for the past 5 years
on November 25, 2024
Posted by: Mr Soly
from Montreal, Canada
I am a 35 years old nomad, and I've been a nomad since my childhood (thank you, mom and dad!). So you can imagine that I’ve gone through my fair share of travel gear. But five years ago, I made the switch to this backpack, and let me tell you: it changed the game!! This isn’t just a bag; it’s my life in carry-on form.
We’re talking everything: clothes, two laptops, cameras, wires, other electronics, toiletries, you name it... I even managed to attach a tripod and camping tent on the front face for a while. (Who even designs something that versatile? Genius!!!)
I am not the most careful person with my belongings, so backpack has seen it all. I’ve flown on airlines across every continent, and not once did it get issues using it as a carry-on. Okay, there was that one tiny plane where it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bin. But I found an easy solution: I pulled out my laptops, slid this backpack under the seat, and we were good to go. (Sure, the flight was cramped, but blame the plane, not the backpack 😂)
It’s not just about the space, though. This bag is comfy to carry for hours, perfectly balanced, with multiple carrying options and a sternum strap that’s somehow both lightweight and super durable. And yes, it’s heavier than my previous bags. But I can't complain, because it’s built to last. Five years of travel (and trust me, my trips are not gentle), and it still looks like I just bought it. No scratches, no tears, not much wear (you can see it in the pic, although the backpack was super dirty on one of those pics lol).
And I loooove the water resistance. This thing has survived downpours that left me drenched while my gear stayed dry. Mind you, I have my stuff inside plastic bags inside my backpack, just in case. But the last few times, nothing inside got wet anyway. I haven’t tested it recently, and I know that the water resistance may decrease over the years... but from my past experiences, it’s never let me down. (I’ll update this review if that ever changes)
If you’re on the fence because of the price, but you are looking for something to use for years, let me save you some time: just get it. After five years, I can’t imagine using another backpack. It’s my ultimate travel companion, and if ever it breaks, I would buy another one for sure.
I hope this helps someone!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
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
1
Privacy issue
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: Luuuigi
from New York, NY
This company easily releases your private data and information to anyone, including authorities, without a court order or subpoena. Please do not purchase if you would like your privacy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best travel bag, but weight heavy
on November 29, 2024
Posted by: A.K.
from Tokyo
This one bag is all you need for a 3-4 day trip. It's incredibly durable but unfortunately, it's also quite heavy.
No, I would not 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
1
Stitches
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: FurryCotton
A company without ethics but they do make good looking stuff.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great pack for traveling
on December 6, 2024
Posted by: Photoboy
from Wisconsin
Just got this and am going on my trip soon. Love how everything adjusts and the ample amount of space that the pack has with a strap to put it on my suitcase
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design