Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Black - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(141 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 141 reviews
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Roller Pro Carry-On Black - Black
Customer Rating
5
Worth the wait
on September 23, 2025
Posted by: gelmoat
from Melbourne, Australia
Just received my bag from Kickstarter fullfillment, well it was worth the wait, it works for size, versatility and is just what i needed to retire my old eagle creek carry on. The workmanship, design and innovation is all that was decribed and more. Yes I know there was a lot of negativity about the time to fulfill but to be fair PD have been upfront and communicated often. I really think it has been worth the wait, as i have said to many Peak Design better by design.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
First Impressions
on November 18, 2025
Posted by: ALS
1st trip impressions:
Be careful if you check the bag in its expanded form - I carry on when going, but often check a bag when coming home if it's full and heavy with new acquisitions. The danger is that the zipper is exposed when expanded, and on its maiden voyage the teeth of the zipper were damaged. I can still kind of close it but I foresee problems ahead. The lesson I learned is to pack the bag in it's expanded form and then squish it down to compress it and zip up the expandable section. This worked really well even when the bag was really packed out. I never needed the elastic cords to hold the contents because of this, but if you needed to open the bag while vertical I can see where the cords would be useful.
Since I always fly with a personal item, I use the exterior top pocket to hold my liquid toiletries bag where if I need to I can retrieve it, plus things like gloves and a hat which I might need to quickly grab.
I don't travel with a laptop, only a tablet, so I may cut out the security flap features of the front pocket like another reviewer did. I did use the laptop compartment to stow papers and flat items that I didn't need access to.
I didn't think I would but ended up enjoying the see-through small pockets to keep bits and bobs like locks, s-hooks, laundry supplies, packable tote bags, shoe covers - things I don't need in my personal item but are nice to have separate storage for.
(FYI the personal item I use right now is the Patagonia Micro MLC, and the luggage pass-thru fits over the PD Roller handle pretty easily with a bit of jiggling.)
The bag is heavier than my hardsided carry-on, but I have grown to hate the room those bags need to open clam-shell style and the restricted packing space, so the drawbridge opening is a game changer for me. Even fully loaded, I didn't have any problem carrying it for short distances by hand or putting in in an overhead compartment. The four handles really help maneuverability.
Minor niggles: I wish they'd used zippers that have a hole for a cable lock. Also, the Hinge Creak is real and I wish they put the fix on the product page - I'm having trouble finding it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Amazing bag
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: Visekr
from San Francisco
Everything is almost perfect… it handles fast, but the zippers on the main pocket have already given out on me once from minor compression. They went back to normal but not giving confidence in their ability to hold up forever. Wish they would have put more money in the main zipper of the bag..
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Scratch proof. Buttery smooth rollers.
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: Leica_Q3
from Singapore
I was apprehensive to pay so much for a carry on bag, but here are some pros and cons, after testing the bag for a few months.
Pros
- i cannot stress enough how smooth and easy it is to roll. I’ve owned a lot of bags and this one is on a different level.
- the fabric exterior is scratch resistant. It seems to be made of similar material the other bags and pouches like their tech bag.
- so so many compartments. The best one is definitely the laptop slot. Super accessible. Very convenient.
- i cannot stress enough how smooth and easy it is to roll. I’ve owned a lot of bags and this one is on a different level.
- the fabric exterior is scratch resistant. It seems to be made of similar material the other bags and pouches like their tech bag.
- so so many compartments. The best one is definitely the laptop slot. Super accessible. Very convenient.
Cons
- no built in lock. And the loops that are there for an external lock are made of fabric. This means it’s pointless to lock it because anyone can cut through the fabric very easily. This is what lost the review 1 star.
- extremely pricy. Even with the early bird discount. The only thing that finally made me decide to buy was their lifetime warranty. If this bag can last me 1-2 decades I’d say it’s money well spent.
- no built in lock. And the loops that are there for an external lock are made of fabric. This means it’s pointless to lock it because anyone can cut through the fabric very easily. This is what lost the review 1 star.
- extremely pricy. Even with the early bird discount. The only thing that finally made me decide to buy was their lifetime warranty. If this bag can last me 1-2 decades I’d say it’s money well spent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The best carry-on roller I've ever used.
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: JollyBrain
from Tokyo, Japan
Got mine through an early Kickstarter pledge. It rolls great - silent on tiles and smooth on concrete and asphalt. Haven't tried it on gravel. It's weatherproof and sturdy, even when expanded. The grips on both sides and the top are handy for carrying the roller up the stairs or swinging it around to ward off assailants and wild animals. The front full-open style access allows for easy packing. The laptop sleeve and EDC pockets are very convenient when you are working on the go.
There's one thing I want Peak Design to do for me. Design a strap that I can attach to this roller, allowing me the option to use it as a backpack.
There's one thing I want Peak Design to do for me. Design a strap that I can attach to this roller, allowing me the option to use it as a backpack.
And to all those still unable to decide which roller to buy... a whisper of advice:
>> THIS IS THE ONE <<
>> THIS IS THE ONE <<
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best suitcase I've ever owned, with some caveats.
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: Oliver
from Seattle
This is probably the perfect carry-on suitcase. Simultaneously light and smooth-feeling and heavily featured. I think one thing people miss about this one: the storage options and pockets start to eliminate the need for other carrying cases (e.g., tech pouches, laptop sleeve) in a way that barebones carry-ons (e.g., Away) don't.
There are some hiccups. The strings for the drawbridge opening frequently get caught in the zippers and it's difficult to adjust them on the fly. There's also an impulse, given the perfectly fitted camera cube that fills almost the entire suitcase, to think you could pack a carry-on's worth of stuff PLUS all your camera gear. It's not magical, so you can't.
One thing I'd like to see from Peak Design in the future is fitted camera cubes that take up a smaller portion of the suitcase's space (e.g., 50%) so that you could maximize camera storage in the allotted area without trading nearly all of your storage for clothes, etc.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Brilliant, thoughtful roller
on July 21, 2025
Posted by: Jip
from Bangkok, Thailand
Received this a couple weeks prior to 2 week trip to the US. Loved how the clamshell design really did make it easy to access everything inside, could be done while on one seat in an airplane. The front access was very convenient for holding passports, boarding passes, power bank and iPads. It makes grabbing everything easy from security check. The wheels were very smooth and hopefully there will be a newer version that allows you to lock them. The 360 handles make it easy to grab out of overhead compartments whichever angle you shoved it in. Shame the passthrough of my Tom Bihn Synik 22 didn't easily go through but that is not PD's fault regarding compatibility.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Simply superb
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: Melchanel
This bag is ART. It is precision engineering pared with graceful aesthetics, and I’m obsessed with it. Touching and using the bag creates joy…what else can you ask for? It spins live a dancer, light and nimble. The layout is structured to hold everything you want, just where you want and can access it. It’s a travel dream, for short trips and for travel around town.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design