Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,514 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,514 reviews
5 Stars
1,249
4 Stars
195
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
6
1 Star
25
96%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Midnight
Customer Rating
4
Great general purpose commuter + photography bag
on September 2, 2024
Posted by: oddharsh
from New York, NY
This bag is a proper do it all workhorse for me -- I have a fairly small mirrorless camera with a pancake lens and a few other accessories, and this bag carries the camera, an extra lens, and all of my work essentials with plenty of space left over for groceries, and other miscellaneous items in the top compartment thanks to the internal dividers. Sure it's pretty expensive and seems to have a few design flaws (magnet adhesive on the backstraps, and sternum strap) but the lifetime warranty more than makes up for those in my eyes.
Further love the side access points and magnetized everything as far as interacting with the bag goes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Missed the trick
on August 20, 2024
Posted by: Tolas
from London, UK
I'm a fan of Peak Design, so it amazes me how a design flaw so big got through... There's no strap to pull the bag closer to the shoulders. That usual strap that you pull from above your shoulders and makes a huge difference in any backpack is missing, which means this backpack weight pushed on my lower back and kept pulling my shirt up constantly. Had to return! I still use the original messenger and have other PD stuff, but this one is a sad story for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great for travel and everyday!
on August 19, 2024
Posted by: Vasja
from Triest, TS
It is very comfortable on the back, even if heavily loaded. The 30L version is ideal for short travels and everyday work. Be sure to order it with the waist belt. I was unsure what I would get, but I realized it was a good choice once I received it. Its semi-rigid design is great for organizing the space and acts as a protective shell. I suggest adding some magnets to the waist belt ends to keep them in the closed position when not using them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Trip report - 2 weeks in Greece
on August 18, 2024
Posted by: ponderosa
I used the 20L (plus a hardshell carryon suitcase) for a 2-week trip to Greece. Lots of pros and only 2 (pretty minor) cons.
Pros: fit everything for day of walking in hot/dusty conditions. I used it as personal item on plane, beach bag, and for days of hiking and sightseeing. Put passport in hidden compartment under top flap and used security features on zippers. Compartments kept food, extra water and gear, micro beach blankets, etc. all separate and protected. All the means of access and secure pockets made it easy to access things in ferries and during car rides. Laptop was totally protected. Did well with sand and salt water. The luggage passthrough was a huge win - very secure in airports and walking around cobblestones.
Only cons: 1) it was hard to fit under seat in front of me regardless of which class seat I was flying and 2) I couldn't fit both a laptop and an ipad pro in the zippered compartment, so I just brought my personal laptop (which ended up being find but for work travel I like a personl laptop or ipad in addition to my work pc).
Pros: fit everything for day of walking in hot/dusty conditions. I used it as personal item on plane, beach bag, and for days of hiking and sightseeing. Put passport in hidden compartment under top flap and used security features on zippers. Compartments kept food, extra water and gear, micro beach blankets, etc. all separate and protected. All the means of access and secure pockets made it easy to access things in ferries and during car rides. Laptop was totally protected. Did well with sand and salt water. The luggage passthrough was a huge win - very secure in airports and walking around cobblestones.
Only cons: 1) it was hard to fit under seat in front of me regardless of which class seat I was flying and 2) I couldn't fit both a laptop and an ipad pro in the zippered compartment, so I just brought my personal laptop (which ended up being find but for work travel I like a personl laptop or ipad in addition to my work pc).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Just amazing.
on August 17, 2024
Posted by: jacossaurus
from Houston, Texas
I love this backpack! While it is a steep price, for those are willing to spend a little (... or a lot) extra, you will not be disappointed with its comfort, modularity, and just overall ease of use. It really makes a difference and protects my expensive technology, especially being a college student.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic all around bag
on August 17, 2024
Posted by: Kris
from Utah
I love this bag for everything from work to weekends to travel. It’s very professional so I can use it for my office job, but also practical enough to bring for a week trip as a single bag. 20L is great for day trips and a stretch for a weekend trip. 30L makes things comfortable for weekends and longer travel. If you’re a 5’10+ person, i think 30L also looks better on your frame.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Delivers every time!
on August 12, 2024
Posted by: Ben
from Amsterdam
I was in need of a new backpack. I already owned a few products from Peak Design, so I knew they also sold backpacks. After watching the explanatory videos on their website, I got excited about the many features. Once I bought the backpack, I realized it had everything I had hoped for and more. The various ways you can organize the contents and the ability to open the backpack from the sides are really convenient. Additionally, I find the design modern yet timeless. Besides all these very positive features, I do want to make one remark. For the price, a rain cover should have been included as standard. That’s why I’m giving this purchase a 9 instead of a 9.5.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
7 YEARS WITH MY Leica x Peak Design V1 Capsule
on August 10, 2024
Posted by: Tuananh
from USA
It’s been 7 years with my Leica x Peak Design V1 Capsule backpack. I purchased this bag from the Leica Store Los Angeles way back in 2017 and I’ve taken it with me on every single trip to nearly every single continent on this planet without a single thread out of place. The Leica emblem “red dot” on the back corner of the bag and on the left shoulder strap still distinguishes the bag from many others and its tan interior looks amazing after 7 years of gear shifting, shoving, and squeezing for those long flights and excursions. Magnetic side pockets still stay strong without any tears and are a quick storage for sunglasses, headphones, straps, water bottles and chewing gum. The compartmentalized internal side pockets are heaven-sent and store my keys, passport, journal, pens, and cables. Currently, I have the center compartments split into 3 FlexFold sections: my rangefinder sits on top for easy access with the Maglatch, my medium format or video cam sits in the middle and distributes the weight well, and the bottom compartments are for film, chargers, WB sheet, and snacks. The internal sleeve fits my 16” MacBook or iPad easily, and I love the extra shallow storage area above the sleeve and the hidden area inside the Maglatch to store extra cash and SD cards. The 20L is discreet, light, and fits under plane seats, and easy to hug or kept secure under your arms when you’re in risky areas. I’ve used the external straps to latch on my trusted Filson Mackinaw Cruiser for any unforeseen weather, or I've even strapped on a Peak Design Sling for additional storage that passes as a carryon. I also have hidden inside the front panel is an extra rain cover for the bag, extra sets of Peak Design Leash, Cuff, and Anchor Links. Lastly, the bag has small anchor loops that I've used with combo locks and carabiners to secure the bag from theft and water damage.
The durability, modern design, comfortable fit, and inconspicuous form is perfect for everything situation I've been in, whether it's for work or play. The patina on the Maglatch is probably the only thing that dates the bag, but I love the battle scars and stories that my bag can tell! Shout out to Peak Design for creating an exceptional product that has been a joy to own. As I enter my 8th year with this bag, I still don't see another bag in the market that can rival its versatility and durability, and so I highly recommend it to everyone who is in search of a bag that is nearly perfect for the needs of a working photographer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design