Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 25L - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(44 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 44 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
1
88%of customers recommend this product.
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36 out of
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Outdoor Backpack 25L - Black
Customer Rating
5
Awesome bag
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: PB12IN
from Australia
I picked this one up as part of the kickstarter and am very pleased. It’s turned into my go to camera hiking pack and does the job really well.
I was a little nervous about the roll top prior to getting it, but it’s actually really good. I mostly access the main compartment via the zip back, and then just use the top access for throwing in loose items and for quick access, so it’s kind of the best of both worlds.
I’ve pared this with a smedium cube and can comfortable carry
a body + 70-200 + 24-70 + 16-35 and my beloved 35 F1.4 prime and have room for snacks, water and medkit.
a body + 70-200 + 24-70 + 16-35 and my beloved 35 F1.4 prime and have room for snacks, water and medkit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great but can be better
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: fedodedo
from Singapore
This bag is great for everyday use. Just open up and dump everything you need. Works well with the packing cubes and tech pouch. Something I think needs improvement is the roll-top access. That will be great if there is a way to secure it when it's rolled up since it always undo itself afterwards. Another one I feel needs improvement is when I use the Carry Cords on the outside. It pulls the bags closer together, giving them a weird shape. Overall, this would be great at a lower cost and tiny improvements.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love my bag!
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Supbrehz
from Florida
Like all of my pd gear - I love this bag. Use primarily for beach/light out door use and fits all my stuff
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Bag I have been waiting for
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: JRMITCH85
from Los Angeles, CA
I have been on the hunt for the perfect bag for years, and while I love my other peak design products, this is finally the one I can use EVERYDAY. It lies as flat as I need it when not carrying everything, but also has the ability to carry everything I need for work when out of the house, and even a little extra for some fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Le meilleur sac de rando
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Nicolas
from France
Hyper pratique, super bien conçu, très résistant et beau. Je suis un randonneur expérimenté et je n'ai jamais eu un sac aussi adapté. Été comme hiver !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My new favourite everyday bag
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: gaedwards
from Bermuda
So comfy, easy to get into and great for everyday use as well as swapping out for hikes and photography.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
My Experience with the Peak Design Outdoor Backpac
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: delormej
from France
As a long-time fan of Peak Design, I own several of their bags and accessories. I recently purchased the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L for my hiking trips and wanted to share my thoughts.
Exterior
The backpack looks fantastic, and the materials feel top-notch. The CordHook system for attaching gear externally is clever and adds versatility. The quick-access chest pockets are also very handy. The bag is very light and fits perfectly on the back.
However, I encountered some issues:
• The main external zipper is stiff and often gets stuck.
• The Ultra Cinch top access system is hard to use while walking.
• The Center Flex Pocket lacks the small internal pocket found in the 45L version, which wasn’t clearly communicated during the Kickstarter campaign.
• The external quick-attach straps don’t secure well to the CordHook system.
• The main external zipper is stiff and often gets stuck.
• The Ultra Cinch top access system is hard to use while walking.
• The Center Flex Pocket lacks the small internal pocket found in the 45L version, which wasn’t clearly communicated during the Kickstarter campaign.
• The external quick-attach straps don’t secure well to the CordHook system.
Interior
Inside, the design differs from other Peak Design bags:
• There’s no lining, leaving visible stitching that isn’t very appealing.
• No upper attachment points for hanging gear.
• No internal pockets, making additional packing cubes necessary for organization.
• The routing for the water bladder is awkward and makes it difficult to open the bag properly.
• The attachment for the water bladder is ineffective; I had to improvise a solution to secure it.
• There’s no lining, leaving visible stitching that isn’t very appealing.
• No upper attachment points for hanging gear.
• No internal pockets, making additional packing cubes necessary for organization.
• The routing for the water bladder is awkward and makes it difficult to open the bag properly.
• The attachment for the water bladder is ineffective; I had to improvise a solution to secure it.
On the plus side, the 3L hydration volume is very practical. However, the bag lacks internal structure and tends to deform when fully packed.
Conclusion
Initially, I considered returning the backpack, but Kickstarter’s return policy made that difficult. After adjusting how I pack and use it, I’ve found it to be a reliable companion on my hikes.
To truly embody Peak Design’s essence, adding internal pockets and structural elements would enhance its versatility for various activities, including travel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Very special experience backpack
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Juan GIL
from Denmark
I buy it from the start, I use it almost every week for short photo days out in the nature and the backpack is fantastic, very comfortable, easy to use, plenty of options to configure it,....
I travel and I,have use it as general backpack as well, quite good too
I travel and I,have use it as general backpack as well, quite good too
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design