Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Duffelpack 65L - Sage
Average customer rating
4.9
(117 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 117 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Duffelpack 65L - Sage
Customer Rating
4
Wonderful, but not for me.
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: Jeff
This Duffelpack is one of those products that I really wanted to keep but decided to return because I didn't see how it would fit into my routine. The quality and features of this bag are a steal for the price. The backpack harness system is better than most dedicated backpacks, including my V1 Everyday Backpack. I like the interior pockets and their placement on the lid, and I like the size and location of the exterior pockets. All of the pockets are zippered and there isn't a smidge of Velcro anywhere. The Sage color and fabric are downright classy. I sadly packed up this beauty and returned it because I couldn't carry it or pack it like a more traditional duffel. Duffel-backpacks as a category are on a spectrum: some are better duffels while others are better backpacks. The Duffelpack is definitely more backpack than duffel, and my back is already occupied by my Everyday Backpack. The Duffelpack is not practical to hand-carry or sling over your shoulder because it is relatively wide, the top grab handles are hard to hold, and there is no over-shoulder strap (easily eliminates that carry mode, haha). I also struggled to pack the Duffelpack because the single long zip is bar-tacked at the ends. The opening is like PacMan's mouth. If the ends were not permanently attached, then it would be more like packing a box, which is easier. Additionally, the single long zip design does not allow overstuffing. It makes packing compressible things like down coats very difficult.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
World class luggage
on December 20, 2019
Posted by: adadr89
from Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a seasoned traveler with an impressive collection of luggage to accommodate any variety of trip. Suitcases, duffles, backpacks...you name it, I have it. When this bag arrived I did not expect to be impressed beyond its ability to transition from a duffle into a backpack, but I was wrong. This is a well designed, versatile, practical, and durable product that provides a phenomenal user experience. I like to think of it as the modern day version of Mary Poppins carpet bag; it has a large capacity and holds significantly more than you’d think at first glance. The bag has a wide opening for easy packing (and unpacking). It also features internal and external pockets for items that need to be more readily accessed on the go. The expansion component provides a significant amount of additional space. I was able to pack the bag at full expansion and then close it to compress the contents keeping all of my gear securely in place. As far as traveling with it, I love the distinctive sage color that helps to distinguish it from other bags. The bags has straps everywhere imaginable so that you can carry it however is most comfortable for you in the moment. And nothing compares to transitioning from one hand free with a duffle (and an uneven distribution of weight) to hands free with my back managing the load. The bag includes shoulder and waist straps for this function that can be adjusted to your specifications, they are comfortably padded and stowable when not in use. I’m also not positive about this, but I’m fairly certain it’s waterproof. I got caught in the rain with my bag and was overly concerned that the contents would be soaked. However, upon arrival at my destination I was shocked to find everything inside was dry. Score! Lastly, I appreciate how compact and easy it is to store when not in use. This is such a great gift/gear for someone who plans on backpacking or who is always dreaming of the next big adventure, I definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Yeah, This Really Is the Best Duffel Out There
on February 16, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I waited to see if this was a good duffel replacement or if I'm just another PD fan and have to own it. I found that my travel style abroad has shifted from a backpacker's backpack (65L) to a duffel for it's convenience. I had been sporting the Patagonia Blackhole series (55L) for a few years now. While I like the wait of it, it's exactly as expected-- one big duffel.
What shifted me over to the PD duffel is the intuitive design with handles, storable shoulder straps, and the packing cube system. I also liked that I can start out at 45L and then expand as my trip goes along, which is great for 2-3 week long trips. I tend to go to places that are very remote and so a wheel bag tends to be a problem because of gravel roads. I needed something I can easily grab and go.
I've been so impressed with this duffel and how surprisingly versatile it is. Plus with how well PD products are made, I can see it holding up to years of travels and mileage. The price is quite reasonable for years worth of use out of it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Large incredibly well made bag
on March 15, 2022
Posted by: Dubs
from Chicago
This bag is huge, well made, and pretty great. All of the feature from the YouTube videos are 100% accurate. If you like the videos, buy the bag. Don’t make life any harder than it needs to be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
So spacious
on December 26, 2019
Posted by: Moots718
from Staten Island, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our family does a lot of hiking and camping. This bag is the perfect size to contain all of our essentials and also keep them protected from the elements. I am amazed at how much this bag can hold. I love that it is also stylish and the straps are thick and padded which makes it comfortable to carry.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesomeness made duffel
on August 18, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
I'm not big on writing reviews, but this needs to be said: I freaking love this duffelpack, it's a gentle beast :D Huge capacity and thoughtful design that makes the experience of using it just plain awesome. I freaking love this company as well, love their culture and their amazing customer service. It's really a pleasure to be able to own such amazing gear and at the same time supporting such an awesome group of people. Peak, don't ever change and you'll have a customer for LIFE.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Worry Free Travel Bag
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
The dufflepack is built with strong materials, right down to the tiny zippers. It allows great access to items and is easily handled with overhead storage on trains and planes, thanks to the cleverly designed handles throughout. And the sage color rocks. Look forward to peak design's next awesome innovation.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great bag!
on November 23, 2019
Posted by: Avery
I love this bag and I use it for all kinds of travel. I often pair it with the small camera cube. For air travel I simply remove the cube and I can carry on with both items. Yet when I'm not confined to airline dimensions (most of the time) the camera cube fits in nicely and I am able to carry everything easily on trains, busses and just general walking around.
The only issues I have with the bag is that the camera cubes while fit well don't really work in the expanded mode and is really difficult to attach to with the clips (maybe large and medium is easier). The other slight complaint is with the chest strap. I find it rather difficult to do up and don't use it because it annoys me. I would also love to see some sort of divder or interior pocket inside the side pockets. I love them but because of their size I find that sometimes I put so many things in there and get lost. And while I use the interior pockets in the main compartment, I don't want to open my whole bag to access something small.
Overall, I love the bag and use it all the time. It's also the only bag I own that holds my A3 sketchbook which is a huge plus! I've checked it as luggage and used it as carry on. I don't know another bag that can do both so seamlessly.
The only issues I have with the bag is that the camera cubes while fit well don't really work in the expanded mode and is really difficult to attach to with the clips (maybe large and medium is easier). The other slight complaint is with the chest strap. I find it rather difficult to do up and don't use it because it annoys me. I would also love to see some sort of divder or interior pocket inside the side pockets. I love them but because of their size I find that sometimes I put so many things in there and get lost. And while I use the interior pockets in the main compartment, I don't want to open my whole bag to access something small.
Overall, I love the bag and use it all the time. It's also the only bag I own that holds my A3 sketchbook which is a huge plus! I've checked it as luggage and used it as carry on. I don't know another bag that can do both so seamlessly.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design