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
5
Totally changed my trip!
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: VincenTimes
from Paris
I had to cover the Annecy Festival this year, and I wanted to be sure about having everything that I need to be upfront: camera, notebook, tablet, cables, batteries... and this bag carried everything!!! Even my rainproof jacket. Loved it. Now waiting for the PD Flask.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Loved it for over two years, then semi-retired it.
on June 17, 2023
Posted by: QRS10
from Washington, DC
I’ll start with this: this bag is gorgeous and innovative. I have the 20L version, and it was my first high-end bag. Having come from using a more basic backpack that really didn’t suit my needs (my use case is as a tech bag), I was instantly enamored with this one. I used one origami divider simply as a shelf, stuffed my tech bag in the lower third, and used the upper section for ANC headphones and iPad. Laptop compartment was very tight width-wise for my older, thinner 2019 16” MacBook Pro but, ultimately, it worked. Keys and miscellany were tucked into the quick access pocket up top and, in the side panel slip pockets, I kept pens, business cards, a pocket comb, and a couple other small, slim items.
Things began to get a little dicey, though, when I needed to carry my personal laptop and my work laptop (work laptop is old, but had proprietary software I need; personal laptop has much better productivity software as downloads on the work laptop are restricted); I’d have to downsize my personal to my 13” MacBook Air and then force the two into the laptop compartment (one in the tablet sleeve, the other in the dedicated laptop sleeve). It never damaged either computer but I often thought it would at some point. This was also a heavy load; more on that below when I discuss the cons.
Over time I began to notice other flaws. Perhaps “flaws” isn’t the best word; it’s probably more subjective, but here’s what ultimately prompted me to semi-retire the bag.
Cons:
- Straps: too thin width- and depth-wise across the trapezius muscles. As mentioned, I had a heavier load and began to experience significant pain in my neck when wearing the bag for any length of time beyond just from the car to the office and back. I could no longer stomach the thought of traveling with this bag.
- Back panel: doesn’t conform well and is far too rigid with even a single laptop loaded; this creates pressure points on the back. Strap pain and rigid back panel made this altogether uncomfortable to wear.
- Side panel pockets: just not very functional. Really can’t fit much in there, and the zippered closure of the lower pockets that have small item slip pockets inside (memory cards, etc) didn’t provide much berth for getting things in and out. I gave up, stashed a flat comb in one side and didn’t even use the other one.
- Quick access pocket: volume eats into the capacity of the main compartment. Because the side panel pockets aren’t as functional as I’d like them to be, I ended up stuffing the top quick access pocket. This meant most of my small item volume was now sitting inside, and limiting the capacity of, the main compartment at the top, and limited what I could fit in that section. That space already isn’t all that big, so to have it restricted further was quite disappointing.
Pros:
- It’s gorgeous and fits the professional setting very well.
- Very high quality build; mine still looks basically brand new.
- Water bottle pockets are actually pretty nice. No issues with my 26oz Yeti.
- Probably works really well for what it was built for: photography.
- Is great if you have a light, single laptop and headphones carry, and the back panel rigidity isn’t a concern for you.
It took up until the last six months for me to finally accept that this bag wasn’t cutting it for me. As I mentioned, I was new to high-end bags and was so enamored with it initially that I just wasn’t yet aware of the issues. I still use it when I need to look very clean and professional, (it’s still the most beautiful bag I own) but it is no longer my daily carry and I only use it when I know I can pack light.
This bag was purpose-built for photographers though, so it could very well excel in that realm. I just can’t speak to that experience myself.
PD very clearly has a lot of talent on the design team and there are other products of theirs that I absolutely love; the Everyday Backpack just didn’t quite fit the bill after the honeymoon period.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
best backpack ever
on June 12, 2023
Posted by: Frederic
I use it for photography, work and study, also when going on weekend trips and don't have to bring much. Still in excellent shape after two years, although the magnets that hold the straps in place came loose at some point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Everything feels solidly put together
on June 9, 2023
Posted by: Alchemist
from Munich, Germany
I've had this for more than 6 months now. The zipper started malfunctioning around the 5-month mark but Peak Design sent me a replacement immediately. I like the patina on the top handle, it exudes quality. The waterproof material is a lifesaver. I often have a laptop+tablet+camera in my backpack, can't risk any water damage.
The dividers are nice but since I use it as a commuter backpack I only use one of them to create a compartment for my camera + lens.
The key tether and outside straps are super convenient too. I use the outer straps for a jacket which gives me more space inside the backpack.
In a perfect world, this backpack would be more reasonably priced but I understand that this level quality and attention to detail demands a high price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Very well built
on June 8, 2023
Posted by: Josh
from Minneapolis, MN
It's clear a lot of thought went into the design of this backpack. The flexibility of features is great. Build quality is robust.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Long Lasting portability and piece of mind
on June 5, 2023
Posted by: El Pato
from NSW
Love this product, it has been to many of my adventures, on road and off! NO issues, everything works and has withstood time and the inclmencies of the outdoors, heavy, bulky gear/packing, etc.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My Daily Driver
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: crathke
from Denver, CO
I can’t say enough about this backpack. It’s the Herman Miller Aeron of backpacks: once you get it you’ll never need anything else. I use it for hiking, biking, commuting, work, and as a travel bag (it even meets frontiers personal item standards) The lifetime warranty is superfluous, this bag will last a lifetime. If the price feels to steep (it shouldn’t scare you, it’s worth it) then check PD Marketplace!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Really great
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: Harpandu
from Vancouver
I've only had the bag a few weeks but I already love it. The features are really intuitive and carefully thought about. Nothing is extraneous or unnecessary. Super comfy to wear and adjust. The ONLY downside for me is that the 20L is a LITTLE smaller than I thought, especially with the dividers in it, but they can be adjusted/removed so it's not a criticism of the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design