The bag is very well built, and the materials are high quality. The details are very well though-out.
However, I do wish few things were done differently. I wish the internal separators would have the ability to attach to one side of the bag (the flat back side) on the inside, creating a hollow pocket that is smaller but as a result allows you to store something flat like an A5 or A4 notebook or a tablet inside the bag (without using the back laptop packets or removing the dividers all together).
Additionally, I also wish the strap would have more cushioning as it does tend to get uncomfortable when wearing the bag for a while. And the fact it isn't that wide doesn't help either.
Other than that (and maybe a tiny pocket on the outside above the side water bottle pockets) the backpack is great, and very well designed.
I bought the Everyday second version about a month ago. It was more expensive the any other bag I have, but I wanted to see what I would get for the extra cash. Well, I found out you definitely get what you pay for. The best thing about it 8s the superior design touches throughout the bag. I love the latched cover. It makes getting my camera in and out so much easier than other bags. The side openings makes packing, repacking and unpacking a breeze. Then there are the dividers — genius. I love the flexibility to divide the inner space on-the-fly. Plus all the zippers are super smooth. It’s the best bag ever.
Perfect for everyday commuting and short air/train trips. It's my new go-to for a single carry on for weekend trips. Of course it's great for camera gear, but I will also use it even when I'm going lens-less. Lots of open space that can be divided as needed. I tried the 30 liter and returned it as it was a little too large, but the 20 liter is perfect for my use. All of Peak Design's products are built of the best materials and have excellent workmanship, and this is no exception. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed. The bag not only excels in usability but is also beautiful. I highly recommend.
Absolutely loving the backpack after 6 weeks. Peak Design’s attention to detail is incredible as there are so many small, well thought out features. My favorite is the way the straps are attached to the bag allows them to rotate without bunching up. I’ve had Peak Design products for over 4 years now but their Everyday Backpack is on another level. Great job team.