Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Ocean
Average customer rating
4.2
(204 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 204 reviews
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Star
25
86%of customers recommend this product.
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153 out of
177)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Backpack V2 20L - Ocean
Customer Rating
1
If you use large camera gear BEWARE
on November 13, 2024
Posted by: Reggie
Fine as a regular (though overpriced backpack), but terrible as a camera bag. The biggest issue with this bag is the quality (really low) of the dividers. They're weak, they collapse at the edges, your gear WILL crash together. The origami dividers just do not work. If you try to fold them up and place a relatively large lens on an end, what will happen is the large lens will fall through the floor the level below it, and then the camera next to it will push to the edge and it might crash down, too. Then you have expensive camera gear just clanking in to each other.
I would imagine the dividers would work kind of ok with lighter gear, like maybe m4/3 gear. That said, don't put a small lens near an edge, because there will be a gap that it will STILL fall through. I think they're paying influencers, because the fact that these bags get any praise just doesn't make any sense to me. Worst camera bag I've ever owned. Worse than cheapo freebies you'll get bundled with cameras from time to time. Steer clear of these bags.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Coyote fabric terrible!
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: agm
Own 2 backpacks - 25L and recently purchased 30L. Bag is awesome and rating is solely for fabric. 1st bag in Charcoal and love it. 2nd bag purchased in Coyote. Nice looking at 1st glance but show everything. Any oils on hands leave stain on fabric. Would never buy this color again!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good concept, with a few flaws
on November 27, 2024
Posted by: the-ninth
Got this bag for everyday carry, and like the overall concept with access to one customizable space from three sides. And in principle that works great, but after a bit of usage I see also some flaws in the details of the bags design.
First, the chest strap is difficult to use, not sure why they here deviated from the proven buckle that almost all other vendors out there use. Also the magnetic closure of the top flap is not that easy to use, Especially if put a jacket or pullover across under that top flap, the two parts of the closure meet at a weird angle and are difficult to connect. I think a Fidlock-type connector with a strap may work better. And when talking straps, for the straps used for mounting stuff on the outside, a bungee cord option would be great and in my view easier to use.
In terms of storage space, for my personal needs the space is a bit less than I‘d need, I can make it work, but 5-10 more liters would be appreciated. What I am also missing is smaller pockets that are directly accessible from the outside.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Disappointing Hype – Not Worth the Price
on December 13, 2024
Posted by: sofia
I was excited about this backpack after reading all the glowing reviews and seeing its sleek design, but after using it for a few weeks, I can’t recommend it to anyone.
Here’s why:
1. Poor Durability: The “weatherproof UltraZips” are anything but durable. One of the zippers started sticking and eventually broke after minimal use. Considering the price, I expected higher-quality hardware.
2. Uncomfortable Design: Despite the “award-winning” tag, the straps are poorly padded and awkwardly positioned. After wearing this for just an hour with a moderate load, my shoulders were sore.
3. MagLatch is Gimmicky: The MagLatch system sounded innovative, but in practice, it’s clunky and unreliable. It occasionally pops open if the bag is overfilled, which is incredibly frustrating when you’re on the go.
4. Not as Spacious as Claimed: The so-called “expansion” feature is misleading. Even with minimal gear, I struggled to fit basic items for an average day out. Definitely not practical for photography gear, as the description implies.
5. Overpriced: This bag feels more like an overhyped fashion accessory than a functional backpack. You’re paying for looks, not performance.
1. Poor Durability: The “weatherproof UltraZips” are anything but durable. One of the zippers started sticking and eventually broke after minimal use. Considering the price, I expected higher-quality hardware.
2. Uncomfortable Design: Despite the “award-winning” tag, the straps are poorly padded and awkwardly positioned. After wearing this for just an hour with a moderate load, my shoulders were sore.
3. MagLatch is Gimmicky: The MagLatch system sounded innovative, but in practice, it’s clunky and unreliable. It occasionally pops open if the bag is overfilled, which is incredibly frustrating when you’re on the go.
4. Not as Spacious as Claimed: The so-called “expansion” feature is misleading. Even with minimal gear, I struggled to fit basic items for an average day out. Definitely not practical for photography gear, as the description implies.
5. Overpriced: This bag feels more like an overhyped fashion accessory than a functional backpack. You’re paying for looks, not performance.
Save your money and go for something more practical. This might work if you’re carrying a couple of light items and don’t mind frequent repairs, but for real-world use, it’s a big disappointment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Not worth it
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: Urg
This is the worst backpack I have bought so far and has now made it to my never buy list. The stitching comes undone and it has a very low capacity to hold things. Never again.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 16, 2024
Posted by: LM
This backpack breaks easily. You can tell the straps are cheap. Weight distribution is poor once the bag gets heavier with significant stress over my shoulders. Would definitely stay away from this bag especially when considering the price point.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Backpack
on December 18, 2024
Posted by: Nona 23
from New York, L A, Dublin... Anywhere work takes me
I received this as a gift to protect and transport my very expensive camera and gear well... It wasn't very protective not only did it leak water even though everything was sealed and backed up it's not very crush proof just dropping it from the bus seat to the floor jostled the lenses... I wouldn't spend my money here I don't have a whole lot of unless you want to like just loose your stuff
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor quality
on December 16, 2024
Posted by: Iv
from Toronto
Very poor quality, the backpack broke after 3 days of use! Low quality product
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design