Like many other reviewers, I have tried common takes on the traditional camera backpack. Like many others, I was left unsatisfied and with a wishlist of changes I’d like to make to create the perfect bag. Peak Design took that wishlist and made it a checklist.
The Everyday Backpack V2 is everything the photographer needs in a bag. Ethical, functional, aesthetic, meticulous attention to detail. It’s a bag that you can feel good about buying. Not only does a portion of your money go to making the world a better place to live in, the construction is recycled plastic, furthering the environmental focus even more. This makes the bag last longer, which creates less waste. It’s just win-win-win-win.
The attention to detail is no surprise coming from the people who brought you Capture, a unique and revolutionary way to carry a camera outside your bag. Each and every component of the Everyday Bag V2 is carefully thought through, making it as easy to use and functional as possible. From the magnetic closures, to the origami-folding organization system, the only limit to the functionality of this bag is the user’s imagination.
Lastly and certainly not least, the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, the final flourish, the essential enhancement, the.. you get the point. Aesthetics. The Everyday Backpack V2 would already be a revolution with all the aforementioned details, but that wasn’t enough for Peak Design. They had to make it beautiful. The definition of form following function. Every line, seam, and accent unites in performing a visual symphony of design that belongs on a catwalk, yet works in the dirt. I enjoy looking at the bag as much as I enjoy using it.
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 is all things to all men (and women, and everyone else). It’s a bag you can be proud to own, an old friend, a confidant, a..
I just completed my first business trip with the new Everyday Backpack - the newest version features many “tiny” improvements which collectively add up to an improved customer experience. (And the first version was already one of may favorite pieces of gear)
3 examples
- the updated top zipper location allows quicker / easier access to my laptop, and the zipper quality allows smooth one handed closure in a snap.
- the new strap / attachment loops allowed me to secure another case to the exterior of the pack - without limiting access to anything inside my bag.
- the new shoulder straps are ridiculously comfortable and stow perfectly when not in use.
Thanks for the attention to detail/great customer service -
Purchased the V2 for trip to Iceland. Would have to agree with other reviews: This is a very nice travel backpack, but a nuisance for photography. The dividers are not stable and the switching from side to side to access is inefficient. I would suggest the PD create a tunnel box, fairly rigid that would go side too side, with dividers that could create four secure cubbies on either side.
I've had my Everyday Backpack for a few years now and it has been a tremendous boon for my work day. Everything I need to get from home, to the lab, to a coffee shop to code fits in it well. The side access is amazing and I find myself using it more then I thought. When combined with the Tech Pouch for cable safekeeping the bag size seems to expand even more. :)
Everything about this page is so thoughtful and designed to perfection. It fits all of my gear, lenses, tripods, etc... I'm still constantly amazed by this bag. Would buy from Peak Design for all my photography needs
I bought this at the end of the summer last year and have used it extensively since. The functionality of this bag is top notch, honestly. I function best when everything is mise en place and this bag gives me the tools to make it happen. It’s so easy to quickly grab what I need bc I know exactly where it is and the accessibility in the bag is so easy.
I don't usually do reviews, but in the case of the Everyday Backpack, I had to make an exception. Really. Even with all the raving positive reviews, it is WAY better than I expected it to be, which convinced me to spend this kind of money on a backpack. I bought the black, size 20 version, and it's hands down the best backpack I've owned. I'm 6'3," and the size is perfect, discreet, and fits incredibly comfortably with an MBP 14" tablet, tons of accessories, and a spare camera set.
While I'm not a photographer, I work in media, carry a backup camera set, and am highly mobile in my work environment. The accessibility, layout, and quality are much better than expected. I was concerned by what I thought was a slightly strange boxy, wide bottom design, which didn't work well in pictures and videos for me. However, it's fantastic in 'real-life.' Incredibly functional accessibility, really well-thought-out design. I'm a fan.
The details the team put into this backpack are just incredible. If you’re like me you have a pocket for everything. The bag is very balanced when I’m taking on a rocky steep trail. Houses my photography and drone gear easily.