Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(216 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 216 reviews
5 Stars
136
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
9
1 Star
9
87%of customers recommend this product.
(
165 out of
190)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Almost the perfect bacpack
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Steve
from Cardiff
This could be the perfect weekend camera backpack. it's comfortable to carry/wear, doesn't weigh a lot when empty, rugged and a great size to fit everything in. When I first got this backpack it took me a little while to get used to the opening but now I think is great. my only gripe about this is the cord when closed is a bit untidy, I would have liked either a small magnet or a clip that could hold it in place.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Lots of space and features
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Kel
I got the 25L bag as part of the kick starter. Since then I’ve used it for both hiking and multi-week work trips. The bag has a surprising amount of space but still packs down tight. I fit my camera cube, clothes for a week+, toiletries, and 2 laptops in. It was tight, but it all fit in an overhead space on planes. I compliment the backpack with the 7L sling, which fits my book and snacks for traveling.
Overall, I love it. It is roomy and comfy, key points for me. I do have to say that it feels a bit too complicated at times. I also wish the attachment points for the various straps were a bit easier to clip into. They kinda lay flat and make it tough to quickly clip in.
Overall, I love it. It is roomy and comfy, key points for me. I do have to say that it feels a bit too complicated at times. I also wish the attachment points for the various straps were a bit easier to clip into. They kinda lay flat and make it tough to quickly clip in.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Nice Bag
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Robin
from Cincinnati, OH
I have a few of Peak Design bags. Each has a best use. This one is the one that I take when I have a lot of equipment and it is heavy. The belt and the better straps makes it that I can take a really heavy load. Still caries a good deal and has a lot of flexibility. I am aware that some people have criticized the company for tracking you. But if you want your equipment to be warranted for life, then you are going to be tracked.. True for anything you have longterm warranties on. If this is a concern to you then don't register your equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great Backpack
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: MrH
from Heidelberg, Germany
There is not much to say - it's a great backback. Weight is OK, tons of functionality, high quality materials. Perfect for hikes or normal travel. In combination with the camera cube it's perfect. I just used it recently to bring a lot of small gear for a LAN-party.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Lovely backpack full of great features
on March 28, 2025
Posted by: nullpointr
from Düsseldorf, Germany
I purchased this backpack as a replacement for my aging timbuk2 pack. I'ts mainly used for traveling, hiking and some bikepacking.
The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack is a massive improvement. I'm over 2m tall and it fits great thanks to all the available adjustments. It stays secure on my back during hikes and on the bike, has massive amounts of storage and allows me to easily carry my Sony A6700 on the capture clip, either on the hip belt or the shoulder strap. I would advise to use the Peak Design Pro Pad when mounting to the hip!
The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack is a massive improvement. I'm over 2m tall and it fits great thanks to all the available adjustments. It stays secure on my back during hikes and on the bike, has massive amounts of storage and allows me to easily carry my Sony A6700 on the capture clip, either on the hip belt or the shoulder strap. I would advise to use the Peak Design Pro Pad when mounting to the hip!
The included sleeve for a water bladder is great as taking of the backpack just to grab a sip from a bottle is a hassle, especially on the bike.
The additional mounting points, straps and places where you can stuff gear is also great for some quick access items like rain jackets or tripods.
The additional mounting points, straps and places where you can stuff gear is also great for some quick access items like rain jackets or tripods.
It also fits nicely into overhead storage on airplanes or under to front seat if not fully expanded.
The zips feel great, as usual with PD products, overall manufacturing quality is great too.
I was initially skeptical about the PD "Ultra Cinch" closing mechanism for the rolltop but it's actually really great as it works one-handed and lets you compress items in the front pocket if you want to!
overall: I love it! It works for all my use-cases, has massive storage and is still quite small if not stuffed full and having the lifetime warranty and built quality from PD makes the price acceptable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Versatile Design
on March 28, 2025
Posted by: LesS
from South Carolina
The flexibility of this backpack filled all my needs and wants on a recent trip to Florida National Parks. Very impressed with fabrication quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
shows promise!
on March 29, 2025
Posted by: peter
from Australia
when I unboxed this I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to open it. so I had to look up how to open it videos on youtube. I don't enjoy tutorial videos, so that was a bit annoying. however once i watched the video, it is super simple to open and close. quite innovativeand novel!
o People in the street comment on how comfortable it looks, but after carrying my full kit in it I didn't have that same experience of all day comfort.
I really miss a full size tripod holder.
the hip belt came off the other day whilst it was folded up, and it took a few minutes to reattach it in the dark. but when not in use it does fold in snuggly
I love the options of cordhooks and gear loop system however have not yet made too much use of this except for chest straps.
I am disappointed in the amount of pockets available, to organise my gear.
o People in the street comment on how comfortable it looks, but after carrying my full kit in it I didn't have that same experience of all day comfort.
I really miss a full size tripod holder.
the hip belt came off the other day whilst it was folded up, and it took a few minutes to reattach it in the dark. but when not in use it does fold in snuggly
I love the options of cordhooks and gear loop system however have not yet made too much use of this except for chest straps.
I am disappointed in the amount of pockets available, to organise my gear.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Incredibly flexible yet very streamlined backpack
on March 30, 2025
Posted by: heninng
from Bochum, Germany
I've already used the backpack a couple of times and am extremely satisfied. Not only for outdoor adventures, but also for city trips lasting several days.
When the backpack is empty, it has a very slim profile, but if you need more space, this is no problem at all.
When the backpack is empty, it has a very slim profile, but if you need more space, this is no problem at all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design