Customer Reviews Peak Design 15 L Everyday Backpack Zip

It is just the right size for a mirrorless SLR camera, two lenses, batteries, and other small items. I also have the Everyday Sling Bag 6L, but the Zip 15L has plenty of other storage space and is very convenient. I usually use it for commuting.

I have a 30L Maglatch version. The smaller zip version was to complement it. Great bag. Good size for lighter loads and less bulk. I like the zip arrangement. Interior spot on like it's bigger brother. However- the grab handle on the top is a disappointment. It's a close fit and it's difficult to just slip your hand through it as it's tight against the zip. I've got to push my fingers around it.

As title, it's a great bag! The 20L has been my EDC bag since I bought it in 2022 for my daily commute as well as my baby's diaper bag. I especially like the minimalist design that this bag has and the key loop that comes with the bag is just an icing on the cake. Unlike the Everyday Backpack 30L which I think that it's too heavy even when it's empty, this bag is kinda "optimised" between the weight and the functionality of it. The bag is made of high quality material, build quality is great and the best of all, the lifetime warrantee. PD exchanged 1 new bag for me due to the zipper mis-aligned after I used the bag for almost a year. And the process is just as smooth as when you are buying it from them. On the other side, the shoulder strap, when the bag is not fully loaded, the thick shoulder strap pad is ok to help reduce the stress on your shoulder. But once it's fully loaded, due to the width of the shoulder strap, it's causing quite a bit of soreness to my shoulder. Not sure about the other and might be just me though. Another thing is the side pocket, once the bag is fully loaded in the main compartment even a 500ml water bottle will be a really tight fit for the side pocket. Overall it is still a great bag and my favourite bag of all time. Hope PD will continue to invent in great products like this and continue with the good work in their customer support. Cheers.

I'm tall and big chest and shoulders; I didn't want a full pack, but this 20. I have bear spray in outside pocket, a shaker bottle, inside I have 2 Yeti SS bottles, Nikon D850 with 50mm, Godox flash with diffuser, sundries, extra shirt. All easily accessible and not flopping around when crawling around on mountain side. However, I do have an issue with the sternum strap, in that the soft padded straps of the pack are not long enough for my torso and the lowest setting of the sternum strap hits my neck at times. If the soft strappy part of the strap were only 3 inches longer, it would be a perfect bag for the mountains, not too heavy, snug and nothing hanging off it to snag branches, rocks, etc on mountains. The sternum strap would sit lower on my chest if there were more areas to connect it to. On the plus side, this makes a perfect pillow when resting on the mountain top! I've used this bag on many hikes in the hills and mountains, and the strap length keeps coming back as my main issue. Getting water, camera, sundries is easy do with with the multiple zippers and (more importantly) handles to hold bag in different orientations while standing on a thin high trail.

Review of a bag after approximately 1 month of use. This is a bag designed for everyday use, with the ability to carry a camera.However, if you are looking for a camera bag for professional use, you should choose a different brand. That's great to hear that it meets your needs! If you're ready to make a purchase, the 30L model and the sling version would definitely be worth considering.

I wanted a combo daypack and camera bag, researched heavily, and chose this one. Loved the intro videos. Felt like I had good advance knowledge. After nearly a month, I like the bag and think I made the best choice. That said, the bag's main strength is also a weakness -- it is (choose your adjective) firm, stiff, tight, crisp, shaped. It is not loose, soft, cozy, cushy, etc. So, good for laptop, good for carrying once packed, good for slipping around on one strap to get to side camera opening, good for carrying by hand or shoulders, etc... ...but NOT as good for 'cushily embracing' my odd shaped items -- my camera gear. The two side openings are sort of hard to hold open, and those openings mean that only interior front and back panels have velcro attachability. ALSO, the three identical 'origami' folding spacer panels that can be attached within are very stiff, and I cannot easily shape them into a custom array as t can with a more traditional batch of standard, softer, smaller velcroing pads (see attached image). I currently plan to use a hybrid of the PD panels and some softer, more flexible cushioning, depending on the body/lens combo I decide to carry. I don't mind this, but I can imagine a better approach, and I wonder if I'll see it in version 3 of this excellent bag when/if it comes around in a year or two. Another small note is that the external side pouches aren't a great match for my liter-water bottles, so... different bottles I guess, or maybe bottles IN the pack and something else in the side pockets. Build quality is excellent, and -- while somewhat heavier on it's own than other 15 liter bags -- feels like it will be great for some miles, whether city streets or Acadia ridges. Extra straps and pockets seem just right, and high tech components here and there seem state of the art. Thanks PD! Overall, score! I'd think of the stiff/firm 'engineered' feel of this bag as needing more attention to the specifics of how you pack and use it, but that the payoff comes when you've adapted your way to what's best for your rig, and then get to use it in the wild.

The bag has a lot of space but its missing one more divider while using a mirrorless camera, so much that the things dance around the bag

Fit for Hiking, travelling even going to work. Useful design.

I purchased this because it was time to upgrade my everyday carry bag. I need something for my 9-5 gear as well as a small camera setup. This bag nails it. I can fit everything I need and more. 2 suggestions for the next version. Make the laptop and tablet pockets more loose. When the bag is stuffed, it's a little difficult to get my laptop and tablet out. Also, I think a 23-25L would be absolutely perfect. Keep up the great work

I bought this one month ago, Everything is going well till now, the quality is good, good looking, I like the side open, this feature is wonderful, but, 20L still not enough for me.

If you are only shooting for one day and your equipment can be carefully selected, this backpack is all you need. If there were a 30L size, it could be used in a wider range of situations.

I have been using my bag for a while now and am glad to have the space and durability. Has been through rain and performed quite well. I ended up using zip ties to tie up the extra shoulder dangling strap. I would love to see this in more bright colors with complementary zippers colors. The sternum strap got lost so I had to get another. i hope you start to sell them on the website. I would make the size of the bag just a bit smaller for people like me with a smaller frame.

I was looking for a backpack that I could use for both my camera and as an everyday backpack for work and this was a great stylish option! The 15L is great for a smaller person (I'm 5'3") and the bone colour doesn't actually get that dirty with day to day use. The only problem I've had so far is there is some pilling on the straps already where it rubs with the main compartment (from the articulating straps). I haven't attempted to remove these yet, but based on its location, will likely be difficult.

Love the infinite pockets in this bag. Every item has it own home.

I've had the zip for almost a year and it's been an essential for daily life. Hard wearing, stylish (gotta look good when you're working in Shoreditch) and plenty of storage, I've knocked off a star for two niggles The straps are constantly loosening under a heavy load so you'll find yourself developing a reflexive tug on the adjusters every few minutes and why is the key tether in the water bottle holder? There's space in the top pockets for it...

I just got this and been using it for over a week. Would have been better if they included two short straps besides the two long straps.

Pretty good- it's comfortable to carry a lot of weight and it seems well padded and waterproof for my camera and lenses. The butterfly dividers are a bit too sloppy for my glass- hence the 4 star instead of 5- but I have a lot jammed in there, (Tamaron 600,Canon 24-105,& 50mm, flash, tripod, cables, laptop, batteries, extra caps etc.,) I made some foam padding and it works. I have 20L size and I'm confident it will stand up to the task. Just the right size for my things.

This is my second bag from PD . I have the original version- magnetic buckle closure. I do like this bag just as much, and due to design it is a little lighter, weight wise. My only complaint is that they changed the Straps. I really like the design, warranty, and functionality. This bag the shoulder strap no longer has the loop at the bottom of strap to place your thumbs when pulling strap tight. That's a bummer. Overall very good bag. I have this version in blue,

Overall it's a great bag, the only thing that bothers me (and it's a big one) is the fact that my 16 inch MacBook pro barely fits. I know it says it fits 15 inch ones, but come on, a 16 inch one is really common. Everything else is great.

I've been looking at this bag for well over a year, and finally got it as a Christmas gift from my in-laws last month. The 15L version is a splendid size for a smaller frame (5' 5" male, 130lbs) and still allows me to carry my Rebel T6 with a kit lens, a 50mm, batteries, charger, and my regular carry things for work, trips, and/or photo walks. It's comfortable, convenient, and had a multitude of carry options. My only grievances are how tight the laptop compartment is, and that the capture clip is in an uncomfortable spot for me.

15L is very suitable for daily use and can be matched with other large-sized backpacks. But I hope that the strap can be fixed on the back (it can be magnetic or storage), so that it can be more convenient when you carry it.

using it for baby needs for a month now. we've no complaints; specifically picked this bag model and color for its functionality and aesthetic. 4 stars because there's always room for improvement.

Just like the title. Gonna talk more about the room for improvement as these might be the deal breakers for people. 1. Smaller items in the upper section in the main compartment may fall to the lower section because the origami shaped dividers can't seal each section. The small zipped pocket in the main compartment is just not large enough. 2. When I carry my Nikon Z6 with Z 24-200, plus a 50mm 1.8 prime, and my laptop, my shoulders hurt. I bought the waist strap later and put them on. Effective to some extent, but then the part of my spine right above my butt hurts because of all the weight. In conclusion, harness system could be much improved. 3. No back opening. When I want to switch lens when arriving at my photo spot (I do mostly landscape), It's hard to change lens since there's no back opening where I could just lay the bag on the ground, open the back panel up and grab lenses. Almost dropped my lens once when I opened the side and try to switch the lens. 4. On one international flight, I placed the bag under the seat in front of me. When I get the bag out, the top part of the bag had a huge dip into the bag because of how the airline seat is shaped. It has been about a year and it never recovered to its original shape. I would say the harness system is the most serious issue. Then the "small items falling down to the lower compartment" and "no back opening" are the second. Otherwise, I like it. It's a beautiful bag that you would want to bring outside.

I really love my EBP Zip. I've been using a lot of backpacks, both for camera & everyday ones. But the EBP Zip replaced them all. The bag is lighter than my old bags. The zipper is so much better than any other bags. It's so smooth, so well design - 270 degs, and secured. You will have to try it yourself to appreciate it. I can now easily access my tech pouch on the top part, my A7r4 & 1 backup lens in the middle section, and finally my Mavic 2 in the bottom section ... All in 1 effortless slide of the ultra zip. But there's still some room for improvement. Mainly the laptop compartment. I have a 15" SurfaceBook and it barely fit in. I wish the laptop zipper could have been longer by 5cm, allowing the top opens a bit more. Because with the 15" SB2 in place it's very hard to access to the other sleeves & pockets. The internal side pockets which are already good with magnets could be much much better if they're a touch deeper.

I would love to give my everyday backpack full 5 stars. The overall built quality is great and the design well thought through. However, what really bothers me is that the shoulder straps will not last long, the body-facing material is too soft and delicate. After just a couple weeks of normal carrying, it showed some serious wear and tear (see pictures). The straps show the most wear and tear, where it touches the bagpack's own material. It is a real pity.