Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 25L - Cloud
Average customer rating
4.3
(256 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 256 reviews
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
10
1 Star
10
87%of customers recommend this product.
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189 out of
218)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 25L - Cloud
Customer Rating
3
Not for me
on June 10, 2026
Posted by: seadog59
I hate to give one star. This pack was just not for me. The old medium insert did not.seem to fit properly. Because the bag is tapered the insert did not fit into the bottom of the pack. Access is limited to the back panel. The computer sleeve is not padded and with the old insert it was difficult to close the pack. It is well made. Just not for my needs. The return was easy and quick. I love Peak Design products and will continue to be a customer.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
awesome features.
on June 16, 2026
Posted by: jamesxmac
i purchased this and i’m over the moon with it. great accessibility. secure pockets. reliable zips. weather resistant. very comfortable. use it as a commuter bag as i like to take a lot of stuff with me. and even fully loaded this is still very comfortable on back / shoulders.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great bag, but not for a tropical summer
on June 21, 2026
Posted by: OttosPhotos
from San Francisco, CA
I bought the 18L for a trip to several countries. A Hasselblad X2D and two lenses easily fit in the bag, along with a DJI Pocket 3, spare batteries, and a jacket. There was also enough space for some stuff that I bought as I walked around the cities I visited. There are enough pockets on the outside to keep things separate, and the pocket for a drink bottle is tall enough so the bottle won't fall out.
I have two issues with the bag:
1. The strap and back padding don't have enough ventilation to handle a tropical country in the summer. My shirt was soaked after walking around for 30mins in the hot sun.
2. The clip for the sternum strap is fiddly, especially if you have arthritis. Sometimes I could fasten it easily, but more often than not, it took a minute or more to get it to attach to the shoulder strap. I don't have this problem with my other PD backpacks that have a large metal fastener.
1. The strap and back padding don't have enough ventilation to handle a tropical country in the summer. My shirt was soaked after walking around for 30mins in the hot sun.
2. The clip for the sternum strap is fiddly, especially if you have arthritis. Sometimes I could fasten it easily, but more often than not, it took a minute or more to get it to attach to the shoulder strap. I don't have this problem with my other PD backpacks that have a large metal fastener.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Functionality with Great Aesthetics
on June 22, 2026
Posted by: Jeff Lee
The design and color are 10/10. It’s light, comfortable, and highly expandable using the external cords. The only minor downside is that it lacks a rigid internal frame, so it loses its shape a bit when completely empty. However, once packed with a camera cube or gear, it sits perfectly. Great hybrid pack!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
High quality 45 L backpack
on June 23, 2026
Posted by: Villalodan
from California
This is a sturdy backpack that is flexible. Everything feels high quality and it feels like I can take this on hikes or camping without worrying that it will tear. The only thing I will comment on is the water bottle holders feel a little too shallow for big water bottles so that I can easily slip out when bending over.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A lifetime bag!
on June 23, 2026
Posted by: Trae W.
from Dallas Texas
I have used this bag foe two months now on several trips. This bag is perfect! I never run out of pockets to place items. It does indeed work well on an airplane. It is so handy nad functional. Favorite backpack / travel bag ever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Neat features, poor fit
on June 24, 2026
Posted by: bryanr
The bag is nicely constructed and has some innovative features that I like. The materials are interesting in a good way. However, the harness system is laughably small even in its largest configuration. I'm not a small dude and am somewhat barrel-chested, but this hit the waistbelt above my navel even with the shoulder straps extended completely and the harness fully adjusted to either extreme. I looked like I was wearing a child's pack. I had to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
AMAZING
on June 25, 2026
Posted by: Mocha
from San Francisco
Bought 2 months ago (45L with smedium cube annd capture clip) and must say this bag is absolutely brilliant. I use it for outdoor camera adventures, light backpacking, and everyday use. It’s perfect as an all-rounder with highly technical and well thought out features, along with stellar comfort.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design