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
Excellent backpack, didn't disappoint!
on June 1, 2023
Posted by: EdC
from Dubai
Have been using it now for 2 weeks, and is performing as expected. Have been able to structure the inside of the pack according my wishes with the dividers and have been able to find a convenient spot for all that I want to carry. Is also very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Sturdy backpack with a surprising amount of space
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: bschwind
from Tokyo
I've had this backpack for a little over a year at this point. It has been on several trips, both international and domestic.
Good points:
* Keeping the outer material clean looking is not as fussy as I had worried it would be. It is a tough material and doesn't seem to accumulate too much dirt, though I also haven't traveled through particularly dirty/dusty areas. The water resistance is enough to not worry about things in light to medium rain. Haven't tried it in heavy rain without a cover.
* The flexfold dividers are great for carrying a variety of strangely-sized objects. I'm not a photographer so the things I transport in this backpack are less camera-focused and more computer/tech stuff (keyboards, cables, peripherals, etc.) or everyday things like loaves of bread, water bottles, umbrellas, etc.
* The top and side handles are always satisfyingly balanced and _nice_ to touch.
* MagLatch works great and I use it way more than I expected.
* When I need to fit _just_ a bit more stuff, the backpack almost magically is able to offer me more space. You can really push this thing to the limit when needed.
* Luggage pass-through is nice, especially returning to Tokyo from a trip with luggage where I need to travel on crowded trains.
* The outside side pockets are deep, sturdy, and hold onto things tightly.
* The use of magnets all over the backpack give a premium and satisfying feel
* I use the key tether thing in the side pocket to hang onto my keys when I travel, and I've never had to worry about losing my apartment keys from when I leave to when I return.
* Nice zippers, no issues with them so far.
* The flexfold dividers are great for carrying a variety of strangely-sized objects. I'm not a photographer so the things I transport in this backpack are less camera-focused and more computer/tech stuff (keyboards, cables, peripherals, etc.) or everyday things like loaves of bread, water bottles, umbrellas, etc.
* The top and side handles are always satisfyingly balanced and _nice_ to touch.
* MagLatch works great and I use it way more than I expected.
* When I need to fit _just_ a bit more stuff, the backpack almost magically is able to offer me more space. You can really push this thing to the limit when needed.
* Luggage pass-through is nice, especially returning to Tokyo from a trip with luggage where I need to travel on crowded trains.
* The outside side pockets are deep, sturdy, and hold onto things tightly.
* The use of magnets all over the backpack give a premium and satisfying feel
* I use the key tether thing in the side pocket to hang onto my keys when I travel, and I've never had to worry about losing my apartment keys from when I leave to when I return.
* Nice zippers, no issues with them so far.
So-so points:
* Maybe I'm not aligning the flexfold dividers properly, but sometimes it feels hard to align the top flap properly, which makes MagLatch less effective, and gets in the way of zippers closing
* The pouches in the laptop compartment are a bit hard to access, the opening is not very wide
* Flex-fold dividers can be a bit tough to align in the center, and are overall slightly clumsy feeling to rearrange. Not that I could design a better system, but there's always room for improvement.
* The pouches in the laptop compartment are a bit hard to access, the opening is not very wide
* Flex-fold dividers can be a bit tough to align in the center, and are overall slightly clumsy feeling to rearrange. Not that I could design a better system, but there's always room for improvement.
Bad points
* I wouldn't say this is a _comfortable_ backpack for extended periods of time. The straps and the surface touching your back could use more and softer padding. This is true even for a backpack that isn't loaded down with stuff. That's really the main reason I wouldn't give this a full 5 stars, but's it's close!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Blown Away At the Quality and Innovation
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: Sixohm
from Grande Prairie, AB
I was hesitant to buy this and was looking at a competitor but after watching endless videos as well as some of Peak Designs own product videos I pulled the trigger. As a photographer day to day I was thrilled with the customization and kept finding new things out it seems every other day (hidden pockets, customization, etc).
My biggest concern was a trip I just recently took to Japan and if I could use this is my travel pack. Peak makes one specifically for this but I had already bought this. With the travel cubes in my arsenal I was thrilled to get a weeks worth of clothes with the larger and medium sized travel cube as well I used the shoe cube as my carry on.
Oh this was all with a Canon R6, 15-35mm and a 70-200mm packed.
Now it was heavy and I wouldn't advise lugging all that around on a day-to-day basis during travel but not surprisingly it was a lot easier than I expected due to the design of the shoulder straps and quality build. My shoulders were tired on days we moved locations and there was lots of walking but I was surprised at how light all that felt.
If you're on the fence about this bag...don't be it's well worth the investment. Im thrilled with the result and glad I spent the extra money getting something that I can use for years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Sexy Bag That Doubles for Photography and Travel
on May 30, 2023
Posted by: bhschap
from Orange, CA
This bag gives me so much confidence whenever I wear it for travel, photography, and everyday. My favorite part of the bag is that it is a jack-of-all trades bag. I can use it for any situation and it looks the part. At the same time, it does also fall into the master-of-none trope. You must use the dividers to have it function correctly and the side pockets are not as functional as the V1. Other than that, the bag will do whatever you throw at it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great backpack for photo trips and to the office
on May 30, 2023
Posted by: dubsgordon
from San Juan Capistrano, CA
I use this bag whenever I go on photography trips, I love the different compartments and how easy it is to unzip the side and find the exact lens or accessory I'm looking for.
When I head into the day job it does a great job holding my electronics -- I have a tech pouch I slide into the bottom and my lunch sits on top, laptop in the sleeve.
I don't have to mess with the configuration for both these main use cases, which works well for me. I think if you did, it might be somewhat a pain point as getting those internal dividers in just the right location time and time again might get old.
My only real complaint (it still gets 5 stars) is that the bag wears sort of heavy and warm. Sometimes when I'm hiking a ways on a photo trip I get overly sweaty where a 'hiking bag' just sort of wears a bit better, in my opinion. The material just isn't really breathable by design so I don't know that it's a solvable problem, but the little fin on the back just doesn't really do the trick to keep the bag feeling 'airy'.
Awesome build quality like everything PD do - a very premium feeling bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Camera kit at the ready
on May 30, 2023
Posted by: Marie
from Pullman, WA
Very comfortable to wear. I’ve read reviews where people complain about the pack’s weight, but I love how much padding there is and how firmly it keeps its shape. I trust my camera equipment in it.
It’s perfect for a small kit, so much so that I have it in my car at all times. It’s as sturdy as a suitcase while at the same time pliable enough to store in tight spaces. I love the top handle. I love the magnetic clip (and didn’t think I would) for the expandable top. I love how the pulls for side zippers store inside the bag for security. I love how the shoulder straps are held in place with magnets when not neing worn. I didn’t truly like the look, but it seemed to be what I needed, so I ordered it. Because the pack is so easy to use and vary according to different trip needs, the look has grown on me. I am so impressed by the protection it provides and the thought that went into the compartment dividers. I want all my travel pieces to be made by Peak Design!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Amazing Look
on May 28, 2023
Posted by: Los
I picked this up almost a year ago and I still really like the bag. For short trips or quick travel to and from work it is great. As a teacher I do wish it had one or two more small compartments that were easily accessible from the top pocket. Otherwise I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
100% would buy again
on May 28, 2023
Posted by: Pascual C.
from CDMX, Mexico
I’ve already had this product for more that 3 years, and would strongly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design