Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Average customer rating
4.3
(232 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 232 reviews
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Star
10
86%of customers recommend this product.
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173 out of
201)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Cloud
Customer Rating
5
Typical Peak Design and that’s a good thing!
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: DG323
from Ontario, Canada
I bought both the 25 and 45l back packs on kickstarter and they’ve both been fantastic - great design with real innovations around accessing contents of the bag and the external storage. Super comfortable to wear for hours and quality of build that I have no doubt will last me many years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Lots of pockets, and easy access
on March 31, 2025
Posted by: Boffeloffe
from Sicily, Italy
Used the PD Outdoor Backpack 25L for a week skiing. In 20 degrees minus it is annoying that you can't use the chest-strap without taking your skigloves off. The strap system is too tiny and very difficult to use with big gloves on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Three things I wish Peak Design would do different
on July 18, 2025
Posted by: Ben
from Denver
Luggage handle pass through, camera cube and side handle. Those are the three things I really wish was different in this backpack.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I really wish there’s a luggage handle pass through so I can put it on my suitcase when I walk around the airport. Using the string is just not enough to support the weight of a fully packed bag of camera gears. Here’s an idea: make a small pocket so that the hip belt can be stored and open up the back of the pocket so the luggage handle can pass through. Please make this improvement in V2.
I also want to have a side handle or two on this backpack. It’s not easy to pick up from the ground just by the straps themselves.
The 45L version back opens ever so slightly less than the large camera cube. I don’t see the purpose of this design. It makes the camera cube not able to be closed fully. It makes the process of opening and closing the camera cube so much harder.
There are a few other things I wish Peak Design had thought through. The chest straps are too thin. If you have to put two thin chest straps, why not put one wider one? Also, I really wish they add a top zip. But it hasn’t caused issues on my gears just yet and I’m carrying the rain fly everywhere just to be safe.
I love the backpack in its white color. I love that Peak Design finally made the straps work and it doesn’t hurt my shoulders. The new hip belt is also greatly improved from my 45L travel backpack. I’m a huge fan of Peak Design and I’m only giving a 1 star review to get your attention. This backpack is great for everyday outdoor photography. I just wish someone inside Peak Design will ask the old question: if it’s not broken, why fix it?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
One of my favorite
on October 5, 2025
Posted by: Don
from San Francisco
Absolutely love this bag (18 L). I love how I can squish the profile down if needed with the elastic straps and the place to put your phone in the front strap is fire. Kinda the perfect travel bag. I own a lot of bags, this was is my go to right now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: Owen
from Poland
First trip down, very very happy - if I lost the bag I would buy it again , that’s the best review I can offer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Hybrid EDC / Hiking Pack
on November 17, 2024
Posted by: bob278
from Toronto, Canada
Extremely happy with the customizability and features of the backpack. Coupled with the premium materials, couldn't have picked a better backpack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Flawless product
on November 27, 2024
Posted by: AucklandIrish
from New Zealand
Hits the trifecta - very comfortable, very high quaility materials/workmanship, very versatile. Will be on my back for many years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Tough lightness
on November 28, 2024
Posted by: Swiss Frank
from Switzerland
This outdoor companion is super light but strong and safe.
Very comfortable to wear and you can reach all your stuff in a blink.
Very comfortable to wear and you can reach all your stuff in a blink.
As always Peak Design offer you some prime class products
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design