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.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just the perfect backpack
on January 29, 2025
Posted by: S.
from Berlin, D
It has been studied, designed and produced with the utmost attention to detail and it shows
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Using it as an outdoor leaning travel backpack
on February 12, 2025
Posted by: Bryce
from Fort Collins, CO
I used to have the PD 30L backpack, then the travel backpack, then the WANDRD Fernweh, now to the outdoor backpack for traveling. I love the white of this and the fact that I can clip the sling to the outside for extra storage. It’s spacious and the side pockets are enormous. The backpack straps are extremely comfortable for any load size.
Here’s my two gripes so far
1. The hip belt doesn’t fully tuck away nicely…it’s slightly smashed in there because it’s too long for where it’s meant to go. Seems like it would have been an easy fix
2. If you have a camera cube in the bottom and a laptop in the laptop sleeve, the laptop can knock into the camera which is no good. I kind of have to push my hand all the way down and move the camera further into the cube to make room to let the laptop slide freely down its sleeve. (Fujifilm XT-4, basic 14” MacBook Pro).
3. There’s nowhere to store the rainfly like there was on the travel backpack. I liked knowing I could pull it out when needed but not see it when I don’t.
4. An extra outer top pocket like many backpacking bags would have been greatly appreciated
1. The hip belt doesn’t fully tuck away nicely…it’s slightly smashed in there because it’s too long for where it’s meant to go. Seems like it would have been an easy fix
2. If you have a camera cube in the bottom and a laptop in the laptop sleeve, the laptop can knock into the camera which is no good. I kind of have to push my hand all the way down and move the camera further into the cube to make room to let the laptop slide freely down its sleeve. (Fujifilm XT-4, basic 14” MacBook Pro).
3. There’s nowhere to store the rainfly like there was on the travel backpack. I liked knowing I could pull it out when needed but not see it when I don’t.
4. An extra outer top pocket like many backpacking bags would have been greatly appreciated
Otherwise, material selection, fit, comfort, storage volume, expandability…top notch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Overall great bag, just miss side access.
on February 18, 2025
Posted by: Mika
from France
In this review I'll be comparing the outdoor backpack 25L with the everyday backpack v2 20L. I found the everyday backpack uncomfortable and bought the outdoor for more comfy bah.
Considering comfort, the outdoor backpack is far ahead, the straps are sooo comfortable. The sternum strap was a bit tricky to put with one hand at first, probably like the everyday backpack, but now I am used to it and can put both with one hand.
About accessing the gear inside of the bag, I'm a bit disappointed with the outdoor backpack, having to put down the bag and opening it all the way is far less practical than the everyday backpack with its side access. Maybe with experience I'll get more used to camera cubes and will prefer it over the everyday backpack.
For the top access I am happy with both maglatch and ultra cinch.
About pockets, I prefer the everyday backpack with many pockets and "sub-pockets". The outdoor backpack has not so much pockets, probably because the bag was design with the usage of packing cubes in mind.
About "rainproofness", I spend half a day under heavy snow and stuff in the front pocket were dry.
So overall a very confortable and modular bag (at the cost of camera and packing cubes), but I'm not yet convinced with the way I have to access my gear inside.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
I love this backpack!
on March 18, 2025
Posted by: Hannah
from Seattle, WA
I went back and forth about 20 times on whether or not to buy this backpack, as I have a very short torso and wasn't sure it would fit. I finally ordered it for a recent trip, and I love it! I also got the hip belt, which made it even comfier. It's adjustable enough that it fits my short little torso, and carried everything I needed for a weekend trip. I love all the pockets and how easy it is to organize. It looks sleek, it carries a huge amount for its size, and now I think I need the 45L one too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Top quality
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: EPF
from Massachusetts
This is my second pack. I still own the original (with the side openings).
I bought the new one because I found that the accessing my gear from the sides created a problem of dropped gear if I forgot to zip it up.
I'm still getting used to the new one (lots of options to make it fit comfortably). I like being able to tuck the hip belt away.
I miss the ability to slide the pack over my carry-on.
Needs work on better integrating the camera cube and the pack. Maybe have the ability to remove the cover of the cube when in the pack?
All your products are of the highest quality. Still a fan!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love the features and build quality
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Gus
from Honduras
This backpack works perfect for my needs when I travel, or ride my motorcycle on photo trips. Durable materials, easy access, many storage and expansion options, works great with the camera cubes and it looks really cool!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Unmatched Flexability and Storage
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Lucky26
from New Jersey
I have used a number of Peak Design bags, but this was my first to use outside of an urban area/work commute. Every aspect is so well thought out and easy to use. It is not cheap, but it is high quality.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Nice quality bag with unique features
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: BP
This bag looks more casual than the everyday backpack which I used every day... Love the anchor points all around the front, back and some parts inside of the bag. Love the slot on the strap that can fit mobile phones, sunglasses. Love the straps that can be moved around. What I miss are some more organizational pockets...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design