Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(141 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 141 reviews
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Star
1
92%of customers recommend this product.
(
120 out of
130)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
4
Details make the bag....
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: KateOG
I'm training for a hut to hut hike in September and started putting this to the test. It is the perfect pack for a three day outing. The pockets in the waistband and shoulder straps keep things available, the material sheds water and dust/dirt, and the various accessibility options keep things easily to hand. There is one thing - for me - that makes it slightly less than five stars. I'm 5'10" with a long (22inch) torso and even with fiddling with various straps it just doesn't fit the way other brands do. This is very personal, and so sad, because I am a huge Peak Design fan and own multiple packs, cubes and now the rolling suitcase. I just can't use it for this particular use case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great feature, but with some improvement
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Anthony
from HK
I got this backpack through Kickstarter, and I have to say, the design is fantastic and it works just as promised. It's pretty comfy after a few uses. That said, the notebook compartment could definitely use a little more protection, and some cushioning at the base would really help keep everything safe.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love my bag!
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Supbrehz
from Florida
Like all of my pd gear - I love this bag. Use primarily for beach/light out door use and fits all my stuff
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable and extremely good looking
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Darco
from The Swiss Alps
Love this bag. The opening mechanism is different than what I'm used to. And it works great, after a few tries. It is the most comfortable backpack I have ever owned. I use it mostly for hiking and short distance travel. And it looks fantastic, judging by my own impression and the many compliments I got from random strangers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
the perfect backpack?
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: enrico
from Sanremo ( Italy)
I had it in decemcer and I use it every week , i use it in photographic mode and I really pove it,Very high quality , very versatile in use only two little things that inoted ;1 alittle tricky the closure of sternum strap 2-I found a little too easy to scratch the main cover.But these are in my opinion details .
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Bag I have been waiting for
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: JRMITCH85
from Los Angeles, CA
I have been on the hunt for the perfect bag for years, and while I love my other peak design products, this is finally the one I can use EVERYDAY. It lies as flat as I need it when not carrying everything, but also has the ability to carry everything I need for work when out of the house, and even a little extra for some fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
nice looking bag, great quality
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Arie94
from Rotterdam, Netherlands
Really like the bag. Looks very good, straps are the best on any bag I've used. Only issue is that the top opening is a little cumbersome, but there's always the back zip which works a lot easier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Plethora of feature with the ability to pack a ton
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: goinhamz
from Boston, Massachusetts
I would put it at 4.5 star.
Pros
- This is an eye-catcher, great design, I get commented on often for the bag itself.
- It's also extremely comforting, the shoulder straps are definitely made long distance. If there is weight, there are ways to distribute it using the hip belt or the hook that can distribute weight.
- Can store a ton and has enough pockets for decent distribution. At max loads, it can be huge, but it does not become too bulky.
- I love the attachment hooks. It give it so much more flexibility
Cons
- The handle on the top is way too thin. Everywhere else seems to be made for comfort with thick straps except for the top handle that is way too thin that it starts to hurt when holding it from there with even a little amount of weight.
- No easy camera access. I understand that this is generally design with another camera sling on hand. However, I wish there was at least one side zipper for me to easily access the camera
Pros
- This is an eye-catcher, great design, I get commented on often for the bag itself.
- It's also extremely comforting, the shoulder straps are definitely made long distance. If there is weight, there are ways to distribute it using the hip belt or the hook that can distribute weight.
- Can store a ton and has enough pockets for decent distribution. At max loads, it can be huge, but it does not become too bulky.
- I love the attachment hooks. It give it so much more flexibility
Cons
- The handle on the top is way too thin. Everywhere else seems to be made for comfort with thick straps except for the top handle that is way too thin that it starts to hurt when holding it from there with even a little amount of weight.
- No easy camera access. I understand that this is generally design with another camera sling on hand. However, I wish there was at least one side zipper for me to easily access the camera
Overall, really like it, and use it for all short term trips.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design