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
56yo woman goes full-on fangirl for the 25L
on November 17, 2024
Posted by: girlwithacurl
from San Francisco, CA
Took my 25L backpack out of its plastic for its maiden voyage this morning. Essentially packed it full of gear while asleep and un-caffeinated in the dark.
I’m in love. It has so many thoughtful features (many of which I’ve no doubt yet to discover and is so light and comfortable to carry (Nikon Z 600mm lens, Nikon z8 with 135mm mounted, x100vi, vertical pockets that fit small tech pouches perfectly, and the secure and deep side pockets for water bottle and/or tripod! And both a top opening and the zipped clamshell opening😍).
Lack of waist belt is a deal breaker for me, so being able to get one separately and just clip it in is brilliant. Oh and the built-in capture clip mounts.😁 Just sad the waist belt doesn’t fold back into the back padding like the 45L’s does in a clear nod to a pocket knife, which is a design stroke of genius. And my absolutely favorite feature—a combination of functionality, gee-whizness, and style I feel James Bond could fully get behind.
And the white! Trendy yet not annoyingly so. And speaking of James Bond, If they ever remake The Spy Who Loved Me, complete with the ski chase opening credits, it would be a natural supporting actor. And a lot more subtle, modern, and minimalist than the very dated Roger Moore, carrying a red pack against a yellow spandex unitard, “skiing” in front of a green screen.
Look forward to spending a lot more time getting acquainted. And finally giving away the many backpacks that were bought over the years and found to be lacking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great backpack
on December 25, 2024
Posted by: stefano
from Italy
I bought one month ago. made easy test on ground and looks very confortable and useful. fantastic idea to be used as outdoor backpack with possibile video/photo/drone shooting trekking.also full of possible option with accessories and complementary parts.Before first use, I strongly suggest watch tutorial and read instructions as many secret not easy to discover first.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Poor design choices
on February 14, 2025
Posted by: gilghana
from Zambia
A good but flawed bag. Like all pd products it is well made. The harness is comfortable and adjustable. The camera cube does what it is supposed to. But.... The camera cube is very shallow. Small standard zooms stood vertically make the entire rear panel (especially if you are carrying a laptop) bulge out massively.
There is not even one small internal zipped pocket for small valuables or keys etc. I think this must be the only camera bag on the planet that doesn't. A huge omission.
The string closure mechanism is frankly ridiculous. It is very hard to open and then 'bursts' open. What's wrong with a good old zip.
The kangaroo rear pocket fills with rain. Not ideal for an "outdoor" bag!
The plastic coating on the rear and bottom marks up super easily. The very first time I used it it got totally marked up just being in the back of my car.
Look, ultimately it does what I need - carrying camera gear. My old F-stop was literally falling apart.
But overall it just feels badly thought out and over hyped and with basic features missing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Well thought out in every detail!
on November 15, 2024
Posted by: Jakob
from Vienna, AUSTRIA
My Outdoor Backpack 25L came just today and everything feels great. The backpack opens easily - like shown in the Kickstarter videos - with just one hand. With the back flap open you can find all your gear and for the first time I wanted to try Peak Designs packing cubes and camera cube. I have to say - I really love it. Everything is in order and can be arranged in super simple steps. Just fix the camera cube to the bottom of your backpack and you can be sure that your gear is save. All the small details make sense when you use them for the first time and you can‘t buy bags without these details. Materials feel high quality as always.
I‘m a long time user of the first and second generation Everyday Backpack and the new Outdoor Backpack is a light and durable delight - LOVE IT!
I‘m a long time user of the first and second generation Everyday Backpack and the new Outdoor Backpack is a light and durable delight - LOVE IT!
Looking forward taking it on a tour!!
Gear I tried out with the backpack - Hip Belt, Capture, Packing Cube (ultralight XS & S, ultralight mesh XS), the original Packing Cube (small) & Camera Cube (XS - perfect for my A7s with big lens). Ways you can combine these depends on what you put in the packing cubes ;)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Wild choices
on March 7, 2025
Posted by: bob27
from Seattle
Everything about this backpack is kind of just OK - if you are a "digital" person who wants to be an "outdoors" person. There's nothing really wrong with the construction of the pack, it's decent enough - but the thought that this would be an actual contender in the backpacking space is wild. I don't think I need to say anything more than the front pouch with the hanging string has no protection from the elements, unless you purchase and use the rain flu full time. It literally opens upwards. It's a wild choice for something marketed as a pack for being outside with. Wild.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Almost Perfect 🥲
on November 29, 2024
Posted by: SpicySpud
from Sonoma,CA
SO CLOSE to being perfect!!! As a travel and outdoor photographer, I desperately wanted this bag to be my holy grail. However, there are two deal breakers for me: no luggage pass and no universal water bladder attachment. For the price, I feel luggage pass should be a standard feature. As for the water bladder, i am aware i can have it on the outside, but then i lose valuable quick access pocket real estate.
Other features i wish the pack had:
A small amount of padding on the laptop sleeve so your camera equipment won’t scratch your laptop.
If there were a way to cinch down the pack without impeding the side pockets, that would be awesome (but not a deal breaker). Would it be possible to have attachment points inside the pockets?
And better grab handles - cord handles hurt with heavy loads
A small amount of padding on the laptop sleeve so your camera equipment won’t scratch your laptop.
If there were a way to cinch down the pack without impeding the side pockets, that would be awesome (but not a deal breaker). Would it be possible to have attachment points inside the pockets?
And better grab handles - cord handles hurt with heavy loads
Thank you for reading! I will wait patiently for V2 🙂
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
PD have reached new level of form meets function
on November 16, 2024
Posted by: davidroessli
from Geneva, Switzerland
I've just received my Kickstarter 25L Eclipse Outdoor Backpack and I couldn't be more happy with it. Peak Design has once again overdelivered on quality and design. The build quality and finish are exceptional. I can't wait to start using it on a daily basis (I cycle to work, and hike on weekends). The design philosophy is different from their Everyday line of backpacks. It isn't made to be accessed from multiple angles, or sides, but it is designed to carry your gear on your back in the most ergonomic and comfortable fashion possible. If you have ever used a top loading backpack before, you'll be gobsmacked by how well this one performs. It is super light and comfortable on first wear. The straps are adjustable and super comfortable. Everything is easily adjustable. The back opening gives you access to all of your content in a similar fashion than the Travel line does. It fits a smedium camera cube, leaving room at the top for a xsmall cube volume equivalent. The use of the top opening (Ultracinch) takes a couple of times to get used to it, but becomes second nature right after. I love it. The side flex pockets are enormous and add extra capacity to your bag. This is the most flexible backpack I have every used. Combined with the extra straps and the ultralight packing cubes, you can custom design your backpack to fit your current needs. I can't wait to use it. Peak Design have reached a new level in form meets function. As usual, make sure to watch their videos, they are full of excellent tips. A++++
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Nice, feature-rich; not enough support (yet?)
on November 10, 2024
Posted by: M Moon
from SF Bay Area
Got this 25L through the Kickstarter campaign. Really love the light weight and many adjustments for the bag to expand where and how I’d like. There are TONS of designed functional details, probably many I’m not aware of. It surprises me that Peak Design hasn’t (yet?) prepared for this backpack line’s rollout with a detailed user’s guide and videos. Feels like they’re undermining the potential splash by not providing feature guides. Example: I want to use the ultra lightweight packing bags as modular attachments (maybe even one of the new Outdoor Slings??) but there are only random images of where they attach without specifics about how to attach them and what it would look like on the backpack. I also picked up the optional waist belt but it didn’t come with any instructions on attaching it. (An added nit: Typos on the product card that came with the backpack and also on the website make me wonder about the degree of care that went into this rollout.) I’m hoping these user support misses are not an indication that Peak Design is slipping in their commitment to excellent gear and user experience. Still hopeful, but watching.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design