Bought this a month ago for a trip to DC with my Nikon. LOVED the bag and how neutral/stylish it is (my husband would wear it too!). Best of all is the functionality including the ease in which I could 'lock' one side for security but easily access the other side for quick use. I have several other camera bags and this one, by far, is my favorite. I am a 5'3" female who doesn't want a camel on my back but needs the space and the Everyday Backpack did the trick, holding 3 lenses and my body along with space for a water bottle, snacks, sunglasses and other necessities. Was able to quickly transition through security at museums and airport with ease. So glad I finally pulled the trigger on this, had been considering for some time!
I have both the 30l and 20l versions of this bag and they have gone through everything from torrential downpour, hiking in the far north, and my daily commute via train to work. Fits everything i need for the occasion whether that be a full load of camera gear or my steam deck, laptop, and smaller camera. Fantastic bags. I also often use my 20l to hold 6 magic the gathering decks and my coat in the top.
I will suggest you get the hip belt if you get the bigger bag and fill it with stuff. Helps a lot with the weight when i have my 5ds, 24-70, 70-200, 150-600, and peak design tripod all in the bag.
I bought this backpack almost 2 years ago - and its the most useful backback I have. It isn't just a camera bag. In fact I use it has a laptop and general backpack everyday - no camera in sight.
I bought this backpack a month ago, and it works just like I imagined. Such a versatile backpack! I carried my notebook, tablet, and camera with the backpack and travel to Japan, it did a great job.
and it’s still one of the best purchases i’ve ever made. everything is so well thought out and the quality is high tier. It still looks brand new after daily use. every compartment has a true purpose and I use all of them.
I have everyday backpack in black, and have now used it for 20+ trips and daily work commutes for over 3+ years. This bag is my workhorse that has able to withstand multiple falls, rain, sea water splashes, dirt/mud, and snow, while continuing to still have the same structure, look, and feel from day 1. The bag is durable enough to support a variety of use cases and can easily be customized to fit different situations.
However, overtime, the black color does fade a little and it looks like it's got a layer of lint on it perpetually. Also, ideally, would have likes the bag to be a little wider, so as to accommodate Peak Designs own tech pouch, and potentially a camera cube.
Taken this on two trips now, one for a quick fly-out lunch and another extended international stay.
Overall, it's a fantastic bag. This thing is extremely well built and very strong. It is more flexible when you remove the middle shelves/separators so keep that in mind.