Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Average customer rating
4.3
(278 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 278 reviews
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
11
1 Star
10
87%of customers recommend this product.
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204 out of
234)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Eclipse
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
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
5
Kick assery on so many levels
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Mr Dowsett
from Canada
I have so many Peak Design bags it's embarrassing lol
But i have lots of needs... so I change from one to another as needed
But i have lots of needs... so I change from one to another as needed
The Outdoor Backpack is perfect for me outside camping and hiking or for what I really use it for ... getting to and from the office on my bike in crappy weather with camera gear and clothes
It's the perfect mix of style meets function, i can have my gear and my clothes / lunch / laptop etc all within reach in a wonderfully waterproof system
I grabbed this during their Kickstart campaign and I cannot be happier! This bag is bomb proof in rain, sleet and snow... sure it looks like someone pooped on it from the road spray BUT I know my gear is warm and dry and that's what counts
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
Extraordinary bag
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: Justin Focus Photography
from San Antonio Texas
I love this bag so much that I have the white and black 45 L and the white 25 L
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Dissapointed
on March 25, 2025
Posted by: dinarsclub
from Colorado
I was so excited for this bag I actually bought both the 25L and 45L during the kickstarter. Given the reviews from some big hitter photo and outdoor folks and the quality of other PD stuff, I had high hopes. Overall, in my opinion and for my uses there are some major design flaws and overlooked things. The quality of the pack is good; it's already spent a bunch of time in the dirt and on the trail and I have no doubt it will hold up over time. My favorite thing about the pack is the waist belt, which is an add on for the 25L and sure glad I did! The padding and strap are great and I love the pockets. Some of my biggest issues with the bag itself is the design of the bladder holder. I'm not sure what bladder they tested with but I don't have any that have a long enough hose to go through the bottom of one side, up the other side of the pack inside and then still be able to reach out and down the strap. Minor, but annoying that it didn't come with the clip to hold the bladder up at the top. The loop is useless. I like the pockets on the backpack straps, but if you use a camera clip you completely lose one of those pockets. Not to mention that the camera clip barely fits on the strap designed for it. I have not tried it on the waist strap because I personally don't like carrying my camera there. The straps also squeak something fierce while walking. Depending on how much you carry, the 25L is a bit of an awkward size. With the SMedium cube I could barely get an extra layer and a lunch in on top. The 45 is too big and bulky for most day hikes and scrambling up and down rocks. Luckily, my camera setup, paired down will fit in the small cube which then allows for more hiking and day gear. I do like the rolltop opening design and the pouch in the front is pretty good for stashing things, but that is where I keep the rain fly too, so some room is taken with that. I haven't quite figured out the extra strings for strapping stuff to the front as that's also not my favorite way to carry stuff while hiking, climbing, and scrambling. There are some other minor grievances I have, some I have figured out some workarounds for, and others I just try and ignore. I still use the bag regularly, since I have it and even on kickstarter was pretty expensive. Part of me wishes I had just bought a new Think Tank Rotation 360, which is what I used to use, but had finally gotten to its end of life. I was SO excited and hopeful for this bag. Like I said I do still use it. There are some nice features but overall I'm fairly disappointed!
No, I would not 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
3
Doesn't hit the high standard of Peak Design!
on March 24, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from London
I love Peak Design products, but I wish I had read the other reviews on the internet, something doesn't hit the mark
Cons: It's quite hard to access the main comportment. The rolltop doesn't really make any sense There are way too many strings everywhere, it does feel like it needs an engineering degree to figure out how to make everything work. I wish there were more organisation pockets inside.
Pros: Material is great, sturdy. I like the front straps, and the pockets inside of them. It looks good, and works well with the eco-system.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design