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
5
Mixed-use king
on June 29, 2026
Posted by: Ian
Great bag for the price. Incredible build quality and super nice materials. Metal frame maintains the bag's shape regardless of contents, but this does add some base weight to your carry. Works well for outdoor activities as well as city use. Relatively annoying access to the laptop slot is my only criticism, but as this is designed for a hydration reservoir first and foremost, I won't knock off any stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great outdoor photography backpack
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Stevenray
from San Francisco
Love this backpack! I purchased it a few months ago to take on a 20 day trip to photography the beautiful and rugged landscape of New Zealand. It was convenient, durable, waterproof and served my photography needs beyond expectation. Thank you Peak Designs
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great ergonomics and great style!
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Nick
from Switzerland
I can’t simply describe how practical this backpack is (I got the 25L model).
But what I can do, and that’s something no reviewer
will explain to the extent they should, is how well this backpack balances; fully loaded with heavy stuff and without using the chest strap, the backpack is still keeping the weight close to your thorax and balances it in a way that doesn’t kill your shoulders on a 15-20km hike.
I’ve never seen any other backpack that balances this well without a sternum strap, while still being so stylish. Some of the very technical hiking equipment can do that, sure, but not in this stylish and versatile design.
Couldn’t be more satisfied.
But what I can do, and that’s something no reviewer
will explain to the extent they should, is how well this backpack balances; fully loaded with heavy stuff and without using the chest strap, the backpack is still keeping the weight close to your thorax and balances it in a way that doesn’t kill your shoulders on a 15-20km hike.
I’ve never seen any other backpack that balances this well without a sternum strap, while still being so stylish. Some of the very technical hiking equipment can do that, sure, but not in this stylish and versatile design.
Couldn’t be more satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Holds all my gear and it's very comfortable.
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: Jacob
I was hesitant to buy at first because most peak design bags are rated higher but then I read the reviews and it sounded like some people were confused how to open some of the pockets. I pulled the trigger and got the bag determined I could figure out the perplexing pockets only to find that it was actually quite simple to use. Great bag, great construction, it holds all my gear comfortably including my 600mm lens. The frame and hip belt make carrying a heavy load quite comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Amazing bag
on June 28, 2026
Posted by: AW
I bought this about a month ago and it has the best quality of any bag I’ve ever had paired up with the camera cube it gives me the level of security I need when travelling with my kit but also gives me the comfort
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent functionality
on June 27, 2026
Posted by: Mike
Excellent functionality from the double outside side pockets to the shoulder straps to the extra straps provided for extra stuff I may need to latch on. It's the best outdoor backpack I've used where I was able to carry all my gear in one bag for an overnight camping.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
AMAZING
on June 25, 2026
Posted by: Mocha
from San Francisco
Bought 2 months ago (45L with smedium cube annd capture clip) and must say this bag is absolutely brilliant. I use it for outdoor camera adventures, light backpacking, and everyday use. It’s perfect as an all-rounder with highly technical and well thought out features, along with stellar comfort.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Neat features, poor fit
on June 24, 2026
Posted by: bryanr
The bag is nicely constructed and has some innovative features that I like. The materials are interesting in a good way. However, the harness system is laughably small even in its largest configuration. I'm not a small dude and am somewhat barrel-chested, but this hit the waistbelt above my navel even with the shoulder straps extended completely and the harness fully adjusted to either extreme. I looked like I was wearing a child's pack. I had to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design