Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Average customer rating
4.3
(239 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 239 reviews
5 Stars
146
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
9
1 Star
10
86%of customers recommend this product.
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178 out of
206)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Customer Rating
5
The best backpack I have ever owned
on May 11, 2026
Posted by: Hana
This is everything I have ever wanted in a backpack. It’s so functional! I love how large the side pocket for the water bottle is, bottles usually never fit properly. I also love the small pockets on the shoulder straps for a phone or wallet, and all the different attachment options on the backpack (for sleeping bag/smelly shoes/extra bag..).The pouch pocket is super practical for bulky items or things you want to access quickly. And honestly, the design is so beautiful that I’m going to use it not only for backpacking, but also for city trips, it is stylish.
Thank you for making my dream backpack come true!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Easy access to everything without any futzing
on May 18, 2026
Posted by: Hagenandeggs
from Tucson AZ
I bought this last month and I am thoroughly impressed. I've taken it backpacking, rock climbing, and two business trips. For all uses, it was so easy to access every part of it quickly and efficiently, much better than every other bag I have ever owned.
Got a rope hanging over the top of the bag? It stays secure throughout the hike, and stays in place when accessing the main part of the bag whether through top or the back panel, or even when getting into the center pocket.
Backpacking? I put my foam folding pad on top, and for every other bag I've ever had, that involved taking the padd off to get into the rest of the bag, but for this bag, it stayed in place while I accessed the center pocket for snacks, or the main compartment though the top or back panel. The trip was a basic overnighter so I was not packed to the gills, but I felt like I had plenty of room even with a 20 degree bag, two days of food, a tent strapped to the bottom, and other essentials.
Business trip? The bag fit a full suit with shoes, a PD wash pouch, a change of regular clothes, with a sweater over the top of the bag.
Catching a flight? The shoulder straps and waist belt had so much storage I was able to quickly stow my cell, wallet, earbuds, and sunglasses. I had my computer stowed in the center pocket, making it easy to put into a separate bin for TSA, as well as grab just before tossing the bag in the overhead compartment on the flight (which it fit splendidly).
I was so impressed with this bag that it prompted me to buy the 7l sling. I've only walked around with the sling for a day or so, but it seems very well designed and comfortable, especially since it attaches to the 45l bag's shoulder straps; I even fashioned it to the top of the bag like a "brain" for other backpacking bags, and excited to see how they perform when fully loaded.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful design and functionality
on May 26, 2026
Posted by: DFC
Just new but seems to work well as a pack. I walked a heavy load of groceries back from the supermarket. Walking 3km. The adjustability and comfort achieved was excellent.the ability to fit different size objects was good. The load felt comfortable mainly centered on my hips. The fastening system a little intimidating but quickly cinched all closures looking forward to using this for over night hikes and general purpose travel. What I especially like about PD is the consistency in beauty quality and functionally throughout all their products and I own several.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Photography, Rock Climbing, and Hiking Bag
on May 26, 2026
Posted by: Sam
I have used the 45L outdoor backpack for about 5 months now. I was looking for a niche backpack for the purposes of photography, hiking, and rock climbing. Overall, for such a demanding wide range of activities, it gets the job done, but could use some improvements. First, for the water bladder and straw holders, I would add a hole in the center that the straw can go throw to reach the bladder in addition to the side hole and would have the straw holder loops on both sides instead of just one. For rock climbing specifically, I would make the drawstring longer that you use to open and close the center pouch. My reasoning is that I carry my 70 meter rope on top of the backpack with the coiled ends underneath the drawstring. Trying to get the rope underneath the drawstring is definitely the hardest and most time consuming part of packing my bag. Lastly, I'd love to see MOLLE incorporated into the backpack in addition to Peak Design's current attachment system. I currently use the Peak Design attachment system for the Peak Design helmet carrier and the accessory straps on the bottom of the bag to carry my tripod. However, I have a first aid kit and multipurpose tool that I would attach to my old backpack using the MOLLE system that I have not found a good way to attach to the outdoor bag yet. Overall, it is a good bag for my very specific need that I would love to see improved upon. My typical loadout includes a full medium camera cube, 2L water bladder, all of my outdoor rock climbing gear for sport climbing, a 70 meter rope, a rock climbing helmet, six beers, snacks, spare clothing, miscellaneous small items, and occasionally a tripod. All items fit inside the bag except the rope, helmet, and tripod, which are carried externally on the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Cool Backpack
on May 27, 2026
Posted by: kurt
Was on two bigger hikes with this already, and I quite like it, the removeable hip belts are wonderful, so I can use one backpack for everyday stuff as well as hiking. Also really love the quality of the zippers, especially at the hip belt, just so great to have it running that smooth :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Very nice bag !
on May 29, 2026
Posted by: Seb78420
from Paris, France
I love my new Peak Design bag. It's beautiful, spacious, sturdy, versatile and waterproof. It would have been perfect if the handle were wider and more comfortable. The Camera Cube tends to stick out, despite the straps and clips.
A Velcro attachment to the bottom of the
bag and to the cube itself would have provided better stability. Finally, I wish the large external pocket had a connection to the inside of the bag. A fully enclosed compartment would have been more practical and secure !
A Velcro attachment to the bottom of the
bag and to the cube itself would have provided better stability. Finally, I wish the large external pocket had a connection to the inside of the bag. A fully enclosed compartment would have been more practical and secure !
I absolutely don't regret my purchase and I highly recommend this fantastic bag !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Does everything I needed all in white
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: Steve8702
from NE
Bought a month ago for a Yosemite NP photo shoot. I have the 30L but I use it differently.
I bought the white one because it was on sale, I added a rain cover that cinch’s down and after a week in Yosemite’s dirt and granite dusk it’s still really clean.
I love the contrast we shot at night and everything was easy to find and change with a red light. PD gives plenty of separators with Velcro on the edges so I tore it all apart the get equipment to plane- car-hotel-car-hike-location…then configured as I needed. Hip straps were a huge aid, comfy shoulder straps with plenty of adjustments. I love the assortment of tiedowns and straps, everything was very secure. The product was a bit better than I was expecting!
I bought the white one because it was on sale, I added a rain cover that cinch’s down and after a week in Yosemite’s dirt and granite dusk it’s still really clean.
I love the contrast we shot at night and everything was easy to find and change with a red light. PD gives plenty of separators with Velcro on the edges so I tore it all apart the get equipment to plane- car-hotel-car-hike-location…then configured as I needed. Hip straps were a huge aid, comfy shoulder straps with plenty of adjustments. I love the assortment of tiedowns and straps, everything was very secure. The product was a bit better than I was expecting!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design