I bought the bag 2 years ago, use it every day and even after 2 years it still looks new! I use it mainly as my work pc bag, but when I have to travel for a day or two, it is still big enough. I also had an experience with after sales, and they responded quickly, efficiently, so all good here!
If you want a bag with a premium feel to match its insane durability, this bag is for you. I've only had kid/teenager backpacks that last a year or 2, but this one is an active adult backpack made to last. It's highly secure that your average Joe won't be able to open it. That includes my father and the security guard when traveling. Though that may sound negative, that can not be further from the truth. The backpack is very minimalist, featuring WIDE pockets and dividers for YOUR preference, so it's easy and quick to find everything; it's just that the magnets and hooks are just that great. Also, there are easy-to-adjust built-in straps. When properly adjusted, the harsh shoulder tension hardshell bags usually have is completely circumvented. It's made of the same metals and fabric material, making it tough as hell! In Peak Design's fashion, the middle strap clip onto itself, and the shoulder strap is magnetized to the back for easy storage.
I bought this to secure my camera gear for an overseas trip. I was able to securely fit everything in. The bag is on the heavy side. Cons: The right strap kept on getting curled in. I had to constantly untangle it. Which was a hassle when you're trying to catch a train or bus or tram. I also had the pack attached to my Rimowa carryon luggage, but one of the straps kept on getting unhinged intermittently from the magnet. Not sure why. Will be exchanging it for the 45L.
I bought this for a work trip and it was very helpful on the plane with the side access and pockets. It also looks very slick and the rigidity makes it comfortable to carry and protects contents. Downside is that it is a bit expensive and heavy. The laptop and tablet access is a good feature and it would be nice if it was even bigger to allow for more notebook sized items. I had to remove the sectional dividers from the main cavity so that I could fit in my magazines and books and notebooks.
Bought this for not only carrying my camera equipment, but carrying everything i take to the office. This backpack is so awesome that we have even used it as a combo diaper/camera/snack/hoodie bag when on vacation. And even with all that it was still comfortable to wear all day. If you’re on the fence then i would suggest of thinking about all the applications you can use it for, you’ll probably surprise yourself haha
Backpack was bought on PD marketplace. Overall fantastic bag. My marketplace purchase looked brand new. I used it on a trip where it help my Mavic 3, 3 extra batteries, controller, tech pouch, 16" 2021 MacBook Pro, Steam Deck, and iPad without issue. Only reason for 4/5 is the magnets that hold the straps help digging into my shoulders and easily felt even through a hoodie.
I bought mine for my photo gear: compact, sturdy, obviously designed by and for photographers. Flexible dividers are genius. But my husband borrowed it for a traveling backpack for work, and loved it as well, so we bought a second.