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.
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165 out of
190)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Rugged and sleak
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: EDC Enthusiast
from Pennsylvania
I never liked most hiking backpacks because they always looked bulky. This one, however, breaks that mold. Not only is it built well from great materials and is modular enough to fit your needs, but it looks so good and sleek that I wouldn't mind using it as an everyday backpack, either. Can't wait to put it through its paces on my next hiking trip!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Great but not perfect
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: mgl
from Austin,TX
I had a decent experience with this bag and overall I like it but not perfect. I don’t use it as a hiking or outdoor backpack; I primarily use it as my daily bag. I carry my MacPro 14-inch and iPad Pro M4 13-inch, lunch container, headphones, water bottle, jacket, pens, and a calculator. It works well for my needs and can handle small loads. Occasionally, I also carry a PD xsmall camera cube with my Sony A6700 camera and a Sigma 18-50mm lens set at the bottom.
The best upgrade from my old daily bag (a PD 20-liter everyday bag) is the harness system. I would go back to the everyday bag if PD introduced the harness system to their everyday bags. It’s very comfortable, especially with heavy loads and while riding a bicycle. Every review praises the long side pockets, but I’m not a fan. I can’t reach my water bottle or anything from the pockets while walking, I have to remove the back to do so, which is something I can easily do with my everyday bag or even with a real outdoor backpack from other companies. I think one long pocket and one regular pocket would be better.
The top handle is too small and takes time to grab in certain quick situations, like when jumping in or getting out of an Uber. I think there’s a lot of room for improvement. As I said before, PD should bring the outdoor line harness system to their everyday bag packs. I wouldn’t buy this bag at full price; it’s not worth it. Other outdoor brands offer comparable and cheaper options. Wait for a sale; I got it with a 30% discount, and I believe that should be the actual price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great features and design
on December 22, 2025
Posted by: Allen
from Boise ID
I bought the Outdoor Backpack coupled with the Travel Tripod and the backpack is well designed and manufactured and works great. The primary purpose is for hiking and photography.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Please don’t
on December 23, 2025
Posted by: Alsu
from Colorado
Jack of all trades, master at quite literally NONE.
I’ve been looking for a bag to meet my photography needs over the last few years, with versatility being top of scope, as I’m frequently traveling to remote destinations. I thought this bag would be the perfect fit for carrying my camera gear while traveling, hiking 10+ miles a day, and whilst also being suitable for an “everyday” camera bag in the city. I purchased it along with the “shmedium” camera cube.
Does it easily allow attachment for the capture clip? Nope. Mine has fallen off 3x it’s such a tight squeeze
Does it have room for my gear in the cube, + my laptop with a protective sleeve? Nope
Keys? Good luck
Wallet? lol
Fear not though, there are 10000 straps that are effectively useless unless you have an engineering degree (which I do, and still find absolutely infuriating)
Run, don’t walk, away from this one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great day hiking pack
on December 27, 2025
Posted by: ae24
Really like the ample exterior storage for water bottles/other items you want quick access to. Nice mechanism for accessing main storage either via roll top or zipper to fully open bag. Superb comfort and customizability.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A very good backpack for your travels
on December 31, 2025
Posted by: namvijay
from Singapore
Brought the Outdoor backpack 25L to my New Zealand trip recently and it came in handy as a carry-on bag and a bring everywhere bag. The main compartment kept my camera and other stuff safe and while the other pocket served as a quick access pocket where I kept my headphones and even squeezed in a rain jacket. I just wished there was a small zipped pocket in this opening as well, though there are two on the sides that are pretty hidden.
This bag is definitely going along with me for all my trips in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A Slow Burn That Turned Into a Favorite: Peak Desi
on January 14, 2026
Posted by: TradeshowGuy
from Salem, Oregon
I bought the Peak Design Everyday Outdoor Backpack over a month ago—and then promptly let it sit in my room for three weeks. It threw me off at first, mostly because I was trying to replace a very old but familiar backpack. This one is different. Access points on both sides and the top, a slim rear pocket that’s perfect for a laptop and accessories, and lots of thoughtfully designed small pockets—some zippered, some magnetic.
What finally did it was emptying my old pack and starting fresh. Once I spent time figuring out where everything should go, it all clicked. There was a bit of mental adjustment, but now I’m sold. It’s extremely well-built, smartly designed, and clearly engineered by people who actually use their gear. A great piece of kit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My 5 Star Review
on February 16, 2026
Posted by: efceev
from San Francisco, CA
My 5 Star Review
I just bought the Peak Design black Outdoor 25L Backpack. I really love it. I'm using it for travel pursuit
and the build quality is pretty smooth. Functionally it has tons of pockets and feels especially spacious. I do kinda
wish it had more of the straps. Materials and finish are super nice. I’ve used it 27 times already and tbh it's been bangin’ each time. They could probably improve the carry handle though.
I just bought the Peak Design black Outdoor 25L Backpack. I really love it. I'm using it for travel pursuit
and the build quality is pretty smooth. Functionally it has tons of pockets and feels especially spacious. I do kinda
wish it had more of the straps. Materials and finish are super nice. I’ve used it 27 times already and tbh it's been bangin’ each time. They could probably improve the carry handle though.
Overall highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design