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
1
Love PeakDesign but this is very disappointed.
on January 18, 2025
Posted by: y8rdoc
from Omaha Nebraska
Very gimmicky with poor design and space. I have countless PD products and love them. This is junk in my opinion. Not great space and too many gimmicks/pockets/cords. Way over thought for what you need. I got the 25L but really my Lowepro Protactic 450AW (25L) holds more including my 16 inch MacBook Pro and it's cheeper. This bag is way over priced for what it is. Again I am a huge fan of PeakDesign products, but this one will be given to the disabled vets. Save your money.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Not a great backpack.
on November 16, 2024
Posted by: Nicolas
from Marseille, France
I got the travel backpack yesterday and spend a lot of time wondering how to use it.
The camera cube does not fit properly, there is a lot of waste of space when using it.
Yes, the overall quality of the product is great, but it is a bad backpack.
You won't put a lot of stuff in it and there a leashes everywhere.
The camera cube does not fit properly, there is a lot of waste of space when using it.
Yes, the overall quality of the product is great, but it is a bad backpack.
You won't put a lot of stuff in it and there a leashes everywhere.
The kickstarter campaign was great, the marketing too but the product is not worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful. A manual transmission not an automatic
on March 4, 2025
Posted by: Shcire
from Glazers, Seattle
I’m genuinely baffled by the negative reviews—this bag is nearly perfect. It’s designed first and foremost as a camera bag for the outdoors, and it excels in that role. Comparing it to a dedicated outdoor pack misses the point. If you’re not carrying a camera or optics, just use a different bag. This one is purpose-built to protect and transport sensitive gear using their modular cube system.
I carry a 115mm spotting scope and max out the 35L just with my optics and equipment—but, there’s still 10L of expandable internal storage and plenty of external carry options. The large camera cube fits perfectly, and the tie-downs and attachment points are exceptionally well thought out. This bag is like a manual transmission—it requires some planning and customization to get the most out of it. Watch the setup video, experiment with different configurations, and take the time to dial it in. This isn’t a grab-and-go pack—it’s designed for forethought and intentional use, and when set up properly, it’s incredibly efficient.
Example: The extra tie-downs and removable straps along with the chorded rail system are a stroke of genius. I use them to anchor the bag to my tripod, keeping the weight on the ground and tensioning up 90% of the weight to the center mass. This eliminates normal bag swing —small details like this make the pack truly versatile.
The attention to detail is exactly what Peak Design is known for, and they absolutely delivered here. I couldn’t be happier with this bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
2 stars is generous
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: Andrew
from Georgia
I bought both the 45 and 25 outdoor packs. These bags are not camera bags in any way, they are backpacks that can hold a camera cube…….kind of. There is zero room for any of the small accessories that all photographers seem to accumulate. The 2 zippered pockets on the front flap part have no organization. The pull down part realistically is only for flat stuff or soft goods. Anything else just sticks through to the camera cube part making for a lumpy cube.
The large v2 cube does NOT FIT in the 45 bag. Physically, yes it fits but you can not access stuff near the top without pulling dividers out or pulling the cube out. The v2 cubes that you are forced to buy are not even close to tall enough. I am forced to lay lenses flat that used to fit standing up in the original cubes. Laying lenses flat now takes up twice the space, so now 1 lens takes up 2 spots. I am forced to stand up a few lenses which is leaving them unprotected which is the point of an actual camera bag.
The large v2 cube does NOT FIT in the 45 bag. Physically, yes it fits but you can not access stuff near the top without pulling dividers out or pulling the cube out. The v2 cubes that you are forced to buy are not even close to tall enough. I am forced to lay lenses flat that used to fit standing up in the original cubes. Laying lenses flat now takes up twice the space, so now 1 lens takes up 2 spots. I am forced to stand up a few lenses which is leaving them unprotected which is the point of an actual camera bag.
The chest straps are horribly uncomfortable. The backpack straps are not even close to long enough for tall people. The padded part ends above my armpit.
I appreciate that this can hold a water bladder, but a filled bladder would take up precious camera space. I would also in no way ever put a water bladder in the same compartment as $20,000 worth of camera gear.
The 25 is ok for packing a small day bag worth of gear but still unorganized.
I appreciate that this can hold a water bladder, but a filled bladder would take up precious camera space. I would also in no way ever put a water bladder in the same compartment as $20,000 worth of camera gear.
The 25 is ok for packing a small day bag worth of gear but still unorganized.
PD has failed photographers with all of the latest camera bags.
I supported these bags on kickstarter because of my previous experience with the company. I have multiple sizes of the travel backpacks, multiple v1 and v2 cubes, probably a dozen smaller tech bags in different configurations and sizes, multiple camera straps and other doodads etc. these bags are a fail….big fail.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
56yo woman goes full-on fangirl for the 25L
on November 17, 2024
Posted by: girlwithacurl
from San Francisco, CA
Took my 25L backpack out of its plastic for its maiden voyage this morning. Essentially packed it full of gear while asleep and un-caffeinated in the dark.
I’m in love. It has so many thoughtful features (many of which I’ve no doubt yet to discover and is so light and comfortable to carry (Nikon Z 600mm lens, Nikon z8 with 135mm mounted, x100vi, vertical pockets that fit small tech pouches perfectly, and the secure and deep side pockets for water bottle and/or tripod! And both a top opening and the zipped clamshell opening😍).
Lack of waist belt is a deal breaker for me, so being able to get one separately and just clip it in is brilliant. Oh and the built-in capture clip mounts.😁 Just sad the waist belt doesn’t fold back into the back padding like the 45L’s does in a clear nod to a pocket knife, which is a design stroke of genius. And my absolutely favorite feature—a combination of functionality, gee-whizness, and style I feel James Bond could fully get behind.
And the white! Trendy yet not annoyingly so. And speaking of James Bond, If they ever remake The Spy Who Loved Me, complete with the ski chase opening credits, it would be a natural supporting actor. And a lot more subtle, modern, and minimalist than the very dated Roger Moore, carrying a red pack against a yellow spandex unitard, “skiing” in front of a green screen.
Look forward to spending a lot more time getting acquainted. And finally giving away the many backpacks that were bought over the years and found to be lacking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great backpack
on December 25, 2024
Posted by: stefano
from Italy
I bought one month ago. made easy test on ground and looks very confortable and useful. fantastic idea to be used as outdoor backpack with possibile video/photo/drone shooting trekking.also full of possible option with accessories and complementary parts.Before first use, I strongly suggest watch tutorial and read instructions as many secret not easy to discover first.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Poor design choices
on February 14, 2025
Posted by: gilghana
from Zambia
A good but flawed bag. Like all pd products it is well made. The harness is comfortable and adjustable. The camera cube does what it is supposed to. But.... The camera cube is very shallow. Small standard zooms stood vertically make the entire rear panel (especially if you are carrying a laptop) bulge out massively.
There is not even one small internal zipped pocket for small valuables or keys etc. I think this must be the only camera bag on the planet that doesn't. A huge omission.
The string closure mechanism is frankly ridiculous. It is very hard to open and then 'bursts' open. What's wrong with a good old zip.
The kangaroo rear pocket fills with rain. Not ideal for an "outdoor" bag!
The plastic coating on the rear and bottom marks up super easily. The very first time I used it it got totally marked up just being in the back of my car.
Look, ultimately it does what I need - carrying camera gear. My old F-stop was literally falling apart.
But overall it just feels badly thought out and over hyped and with basic features missing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Well thought out in every detail!
on November 15, 2024
Posted by: Jakob
from Vienna, AUSTRIA
My Outdoor Backpack 25L came just today and everything feels great. The backpack opens easily - like shown in the Kickstarter videos - with just one hand. With the back flap open you can find all your gear and for the first time I wanted to try Peak Designs packing cubes and camera cube. I have to say - I really love it. Everything is in order and can be arranged in super simple steps. Just fix the camera cube to the bottom of your backpack and you can be sure that your gear is save. All the small details make sense when you use them for the first time and you can‘t buy bags without these details. Materials feel high quality as always.
I‘m a long time user of the first and second generation Everyday Backpack and the new Outdoor Backpack is a light and durable delight - LOVE IT!
I‘m a long time user of the first and second generation Everyday Backpack and the new Outdoor Backpack is a light and durable delight - LOVE IT!
Looking forward taking it on a tour!!
Gear I tried out with the backpack - Hip Belt, Capture, Packing Cube (ultralight XS & S, ultralight mesh XS), the original Packing Cube (small) & Camera Cube (XS - perfect for my A7s with big lens). Ways you can combine these depends on what you put in the packing cubes ;)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design