Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,497 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,497 reviews
5 Stars
1,235
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
6
1 Star
26
96%of customers recommend this product.
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982)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Midnight
Customer Rating
1
Disappointing Hype – Not Worth the Price
on December 13, 2024
Posted by: sofia
I was excited about this backpack after reading all the glowing reviews and seeing its sleek design, but after using it for a few weeks, I can’t recommend it to anyone.
Here’s why:
1. Poor Durability: The “weatherproof UltraZips” are anything but durable. One of the zippers started sticking and eventually broke after minimal use. Considering the price, I expected higher-quality hardware.
2. Uncomfortable Design: Despite the “award-winning” tag, the straps are poorly padded and awkwardly positioned. After wearing this for just an hour with a moderate load, my shoulders were sore.
3. MagLatch is Gimmicky: The MagLatch system sounded innovative, but in practice, it’s clunky and unreliable. It occasionally pops open if the bag is overfilled, which is incredibly frustrating when you’re on the go.
4. Not as Spacious as Claimed: The so-called “expansion” feature is misleading. Even with minimal gear, I struggled to fit basic items for an average day out. Definitely not practical for photography gear, as the description implies.
5. Overpriced: This bag feels more like an overhyped fashion accessory than a functional backpack. You’re paying for looks, not performance.
1. Poor Durability: The “weatherproof UltraZips” are anything but durable. One of the zippers started sticking and eventually broke after minimal use. Considering the price, I expected higher-quality hardware.
2. Uncomfortable Design: Despite the “award-winning” tag, the straps are poorly padded and awkwardly positioned. After wearing this for just an hour with a moderate load, my shoulders were sore.
3. MagLatch is Gimmicky: The MagLatch system sounded innovative, but in practice, it’s clunky and unreliable. It occasionally pops open if the bag is overfilled, which is incredibly frustrating when you’re on the go.
4. Not as Spacious as Claimed: The so-called “expansion” feature is misleading. Even with minimal gear, I struggled to fit basic items for an average day out. Definitely not practical for photography gear, as the description implies.
5. Overpriced: This bag feels more like an overhyped fashion accessory than a functional backpack. You’re paying for looks, not performance.
Save your money and go for something more practical. This might work if you’re carrying a couple of light items and don’t mind frequent repairs, but for real-world use, it’s a big disappointment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 16, 2024
Posted by: LM
This backpack breaks easily. You can tell the straps are cheap. Weight distribution is poor once the bag gets heavier with significant stress over my shoulders. Would definitely stay away from this bag especially when considering the price point.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Coyote fabric terrible!
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: agm
Own 2 backpacks - 25L and recently purchased 30L. Bag is awesome and rating is solely for fabric. 1st bag in Charcoal and love it. 2nd bag purchased in Coyote. Nice looking at 1st glance but show everything. Any oils on hands leave stain on fabric. Would never buy this color again!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Backpack
on December 18, 2024
Posted by: Nona 23
from New York, L A, Dublin... Anywhere work takes me
I received this as a gift to protect and transport my very expensive camera and gear well... It wasn't very protective not only did it leak water even though everything was sealed and backed up it's not very crush proof just dropping it from the bus seat to the floor jostled the lenses... I wouldn't spend my money here I don't have a whole lot of unless you want to like just loose your stuff
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Bag!
on February 14, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Canberra Australia
So there are two sizes, I watched the video and was like I know what size I want...wrong! The 30L arrived and I was like that's the size of my torso and some. The return process was amazing and soon enough I had the 20l in my possession!
So after my little misstep the 20 lire is amazing.
So I purchased to have a camera bag/backpack. I have a sling over the shoulder but it I'm walking around a little just taking amateur photos it's gets heavy but I will still keep my side slingbag for the purpose but if I plan on walking a little or going overseas I wanted something a bit more travel friendly.
I didn't want a bag that screamed camera bag, mainly for personal safety and totally want to underplay what's in there.
This bag achieves that. (The camera gear I have is a mirrorless camera plus a couple of prime lenses and a tele, sometimes the tripod comes, sometimes the flash and little bits like that - not a professional so sometimes instruction cards too).
So I purchased to have a camera bag/backpack. I have a sling over the shoulder but it I'm walking around a little just taking amateur photos it's gets heavy but I will still keep my side slingbag for the purpose but if I plan on walking a little or going overseas I wanted something a bit more travel friendly.
I didn't want a bag that screamed camera bag, mainly for personal safety and totally want to underplay what's in there.
This bag achieves that. (The camera gear I have is a mirrorless camera plus a couple of prime lenses and a tele, sometimes the tripod comes, sometimes the flash and little bits like that - not a professional so sometimes instruction cards too).
While wanting a bag to carry my camera gear I wanted a bag to serve me in other was especially at this price point.
So it's currently doubling as a work bag. It fits the work 13" laptop no stress. It also fits my surface book 15" but with that hinge it's a touch tighter. I don't think I would try both laptops in the rear pocket together it feels too tight but you could easily place one into the main pocket if you were a person who needs two.
Because I like to travel lighter on the weekends plus I'm lazy I will often have a work bag large enough to fit my more weekend cross body bag so I have all the junk if my personal life in my work bag without any efforts. So my cross body fits in this awesome and the side access works really well.
So it's currently doubling as a work bag. It fits the work 13" laptop no stress. It also fits my surface book 15" but with that hinge it's a touch tighter. I don't think I would try both laptops in the rear pocket together it feels too tight but you could easily place one into the main pocket if you were a person who needs two.
Because I like to travel lighter on the weekends plus I'm lazy I will often have a work bag large enough to fit my more weekend cross body bag so I have all the junk if my personal life in my work bag without any efforts. So my cross body fits in this awesome and the side access works really well.
I would suggest if you have a preference to swing and side access a particular way then the opposite side use the little lock tabs and lock the other side to slow down your ability to open everything onto the ground because you just threw things in the bag back rather than actually pack them.
I should stop rambling through this because there are other things too, the everything screams quality! I was not expecting the material to be as stiff and firm and structured. It is really structured so I feel like I need to wear the bag in. I don't have any problems with that but if you had hoped to maybe stuff this bag into a suitcase or something weird like that you won't be able to.
I love this bag and I'm so glad I purchased!
I love this bag and I'm so glad I purchased!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 16, 2024
Posted by: Iv
from Toronto
Very poor quality, the backpack broke after 3 days of use! Low quality product
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Great quality, but not Coyote!
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Arctic
from IN
I am a fan of FDE and Coyote colors, and they do vary slightly from product to product; one thing Coyote isnt supposed to be is gold. Honestly, the bag is top quality, but them calling it Coyote is very misleading! If you want a bright gold bag that catches everyone's attention and says "I have expensive stuff in me, steal me, steal me!" Then this is the color wave for you! Otherwise, stick with black or gray.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: Bob27
I bought my backpack a week ago and the straps have already torn. Poor build quality and will probably not buy again.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design