Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Average customer rating
4.5
(149 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 149 reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Star
4
88%of customers recommend this product.
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103 out of
117)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Travel Backpack 45L - Eclipse
Customer Rating
5
Finally Found My Go To Travel Backpack
on July 13, 2026
Posted by: Mike904
I’ve gone through a lot of backpacks over the years, and this is the first one that just feels right.
I mainly use it for business travel and weekend trips, and the 30L size has been the sweet spot. It’s surprisingly roomy without feeling bulky, and the clamshell opening makes packing so much easier than digging through a traditional backpack.
What I appreciate most is that nothing feels like it was added just for marketing. Every pocket and feature has a purpose. The quick access pockets are actually useful, the hidden passport pocket is a nice touch, and the external straps have come in handy more than I expected.
The quality is excellent. The materials, zippers, and stitching all feel like they’ll last a long time. It’s expensive, but it doesn’t feel overpriced once you start using it.
This backpack has impressed me enough that I’m seriously considering picking up the 45L version for longer trips. If it’s anything like the 30L, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Don't use as carryon or personal item in Europe
on July 12, 2026
Posted by: crusted
I have had this back for several years and although well built and an interesting concept for its three different size options, the bag definately never qualified as a "personal item" on European airlines and since January 2025, no longer qualifies as a carry-on at the second size 35L.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect backpack
on July 3, 2026
Posted by: Wil
from Cincinnati, OH
I was looking for a backapck to take on both short trips, and as a daily use. The amount of space, pockets, and overall design features has blown me away. Absolutely the best backpack I have ever had.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Nice looking bag!
on July 2, 2026
Posted by: Victor
I bought this a few weeks ago and used it once so far. It's a nice compact bag and appreciate that it can expand. The one thing that I did not like and wish it had was a water bottle pouch on the outside. There is a zipper that opens on the side where you could potentially put a water bottle, but it would need to be a really small one for it to fit and would also be a challenge to fit any water bottles if you had a packed out bag
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great, durable backpack for overpacker
on July 2, 2026
Posted by: Laurie38
from Washington state
I bought this backpack for Europe trip a couple years ago and it is great. I’ve used quite a few times and it looks brand new. It holds a lot and is comfortable with the hip strap.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My favorite travel bag to date!
on June 29, 2026
Posted by: Moncho de PR
from Puerto Rico
I had my first bag years ago, and the amount of stuff I managed to fit in this travel bag would look like an AI advertisement. I recently bought a second bag for my wife, and she is loving it as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Tested over 7 weeks of travel. Verdict: Excellent!
on June 26, 2026
Posted by: FJM
from Walla Walla, WA
The 45L travel backpack is excellently designed; I love it. I love the organization provided: it’s just enough so that my packing system is very modular, while not being overkill and annoying. The bag is also decently water resistant—it survived a Colombian rain shower just fine—which is very handy for traveling. Overall, this is a wonderful travel backpack. I’m living out of it for 7 weeks and it has been a great travel partner.
My one design idea is to have a travel-safe pocket to store passports and cash. I’m traveling in South America, where bag cutting is not uncommon. While I know most bags would not survive a knife or determined assailant, I’d love the peace of mind of a lockable slash-safe pocket!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag
on June 25, 2026
Posted by: Ivan
Travel Backpack 30 L is not my first product from Peak Design and not the last one and my opinion hasn't changed sins my first purchase Awesome product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design