One of the most well-thought-out bags I've ever used.
on March 4, 2021
Posted by: Jovanni B.
I've been writing bag reviews and content for a while. In that time I've always wanted an Everyday Backpack. When my daughter was born, I had an excuse to get one. The hype is totally justified. The Everyday Backpack is one of the most feature-rich and well-thought-out bags I've ever used, and I've used at least forty bags in the last two years. For my use case, it's fantastic. Having multiple access points is stellar, multiple handles to grab it from is very convenient, and the aesthetics of it can take you anywhere from offices and restaurants to forests and beaches. Pocketing is clever and placed perfectly, isolated laptop compartment is stellar, magnets to keep shoulder straps in place is inspired, and so much more. Honestly, the only downside is that the shell doesn't have a ton of give, which is a minuscule downside, but it's understandable because it protects what's inside and keeps its shape whether full or empty. If you're on the fence about it, do it.
My goal was to find a decent camera backpack to hold my Nikon D500 with my Sigma 150-600 Contemporary Lens attached. The 20L does do just that. In fact, it holds my extra batteries, my 35mm lens, my charger, my camera strap, my .380 and an extra mag, my 13" MacBook Pro, my coffee thermos (on the inside), by water bottle (on the outside), and it has plenty of room to spare.
I was exclusively using this for outtings with my camera, but I've gradually transitioned to using it for everything. It's my work bag and hiking bag with or without a camera. But let's get real, if you own PD stuff, chances are you carry a camera with you all the time. My Everyday bag is the camel/brown/tan one they had at one point, and I do not regret nabbing this stylish bag, especially since that colour is no longer available.
great upgrade to what was already a great bag. I have used the V1 backpack for years as my daily carry to and from work, and it has enabled me to always carry my camera gear with me for those opportune moments when a camera comes in handy
Everyone pretty much summed up the pros and I agree with them all.
The only gripe I have with this otherwise perfect bag, is its weight.
Maybe I should have bought the 20L, but filling this bag will get you a heavy everyday load quickly.
Also - “pro tip” - think thoroughly about your daily carry, because this bag will help you organize your stuff in such a brilliant way that you will wind up with a lot of empty space - and I am a heavy loader.
Especially after I paired it with a tech pouch (and that product my friend - is imo PERFECT.)
So to sum up - think twice before getting the 30L, and this bag is an absolute MUST.
I love my everyday backpack. The numerous pockets, pouches, and compartments keep my life organized better than any other bag I've owned. After 3 years of daily use, the computer compartment zipper broke and I got really sad. My friend that gifted me the bag for my birthday mentioned that PD fixes or replaces their products FOR LIFE, recycling old units to help in close-loop manufacturing. As a Sustainability MBA, this is one of the sexiest things a company can do! I am forever a PD customer after they replaced my broken bag and promised to responsibly recycle the old one. P.s. Everyone I show my bag to gets very jealous and wants to know where I got it from!