Customer Reviews Peak Design 45 L Travel Backpack

This bag is great, I would give it 4,5 stars, but that wasn't a choice so five it is. Everything about this bag is great when it comes to design and organizing. My only thing is that I think the straps are too thin when the bag is packed heavy (10kg)

I have owned a lot of bags over the years and I can tell already that this one is the best. The quality materials and thought process in design really shine. It feels good to open. Super easy to get used to and to establish a routine for certain daily use devices. I love the medium and small cubes that I purchased along with the bag. I can easily remove them I need more space. I am a DJ, Photographer and product designer. I can fit everything I need and more in this pack.

Durable, feature/function rich, and stylish travel backpack! Although it is a bit heavy and feels a bit stiff on my back, but it must be the trade off for the durability. I enjoy the bag for most of my trips!

This bag (as with many of the other bags) come packed with features which are common to the other backpack and so moving from an everday backpack to this was a breeze of familiarity. Accordingly, my favourite feature would be the back access zip where it really proves to be discrete and hidden from plain sight - a very important feature for travelling, I'd say. Also, the small hidden zips behind the side compartments were a feature I didn't think I'd use but was really good to keep private things stowed away whilst moving about the city. Decided to couple this with a few packing cubes (one large, one small and a shoe bag) and there was more than sufficient space for other things to go into the bag without expanding it to the fullest capacity. Definitely a one-pack wonder! Used it for a 15-day trip and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of things I could pack in!

Way back when I got a NF Overhaul which was okay for what I needed but I consistently wanted something a little more user/purpose friendly. After a lot of research I settled on Peak Design & I am super glad I did! The sheer versatility of the bag as well as the way that the ecosystem works together (the packing cubes are perfect!) pushes the PD line above and beyond anything else I have found.

Just replaced a Minaal backpack with the Peak 45. The Minaal helped me appreciate organized carry on packing. The Peak bag takes it to the next level. Packed 7 days of multiple outfits a day (in August in Hill Country hear) including 2 pairs of shoes, toiletries, accessories, and everything necessary for 7 days of sweat free, refreshed outfits morning, noon, and night.

When an old, cheap-o travel backpack broke on a trip, I immediately ordered the Peak Design version because, like everything the company makes, I knew it would be high quality and smartly designed. The hideaway shoulder straps and hip belt are genius. The smaller pockets also are nice, though I have not yet used them because I roll down the divider (again, genius) to maximize interior storage for my PD Dopp kit and PD packing cubes (both great). The backpack is great for carry-on luggage so I don't check any bags, and lets me keep my hands free to help with rolling luggage used by family members. It's my favorite of my 4 PD bags, and that's saying something.

I bought this for my boyfriend so that we could go on a backpacking trip together and it's perfect! It fits everything you need and more and has a great laptop sleeve. We both like the sleek look because it looks less touristy than most other travel backpacks. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great carry-on travel backpack.

I bought this pack to not have to check any baggage on trips, and it is awesome. The spacious design and multiple-entries make this bag fantastic and easy for excursions.

Bought this months ago to replace a hardshell carry on, never going back. Innovative features that are actually useful. Sleek design.Has been on several trips to cities, camping adventures, and even as a day-hike backpack. High quality materias, not a single sign of wear despite major abuse. Cleans back to new every time. Straps can use a little more cushion when hauling huge weight over long periods but most of the time is fine. Cannot recommend this product enough.

I've been using the 45L for about a month now as a combination of EDC and one bag travel. First of all, this is a big bag. It easily carries my laptop, tablet and accessories for daily use collapsing down to 35L with the snaps. I had the tech pitch and find it redundant because the organizer is so good in it. Unsnap the compression and the main compartment easily holds a couple changes of clothes for travel up to around 5 days. Uncompressed I even use it to pick up a few things at the grocery store. Water bottle sleeves easily fit my big 48oz Nalgene. Material: I haven't used it in anything more than light rain but it holds up pretty decent. There's an optional rain fly to buy for heavy downpours. Seems like overall it can take a beating. Zippers seem rather secure although I have noticed the side zippers creep down a little bit if I'm moving a lot. Comfort: I was shocked how well it carries on my back even fully loaded. I had groceries, full edc with laptop and a jacket in there while on my motorcycle and it handled it like a champ. The hip belt pops out and stows easily and is great at weight distribution if it's really full. Style: Looks sleek, modern, but not ostentatious. I'm looking forward to seeing it a bit more broken in over time. I have a hunch it will age rather well. It is large for square footage on your back but it never really looks or feels bulky unless it is very full. Critiques: Most of my critiques come from the perspective that I got the bag for motorcycle commuting, EDC when compressed, and one bag travel. I'm not a fan of the sternum strap. It comes on and off a little too easy so when I'm on the bike I feel like it's going to fall off. Walking, hiking or traveling it's great, but peak has really pushed this for bike and motorcycle too so I feel like it should be a bit more secure. Second is the webbing. There is a stash pocket for it at the bottom of the bag held loosely shut by two magnets. Some of the webbing has started occasionally poking out of that pocket and I was worried that it was going to catch in the chain on my bike so I've moved it to a side zipper pocket. As well with the webbing, the attach points are very easy to come on and off to the point I'm not sure I would trust it on a motorcycle with something lashed. Lastly, I feel like the compression could be done better. The snaps are really tough to snap together and still they pop apart occasionally. Some compression straps on the side to slim the profile might have been a more welcome option but I understand they sacrificed that for easier side access and honestly, I get it. All in all, this is an amazing bag. I'm looking forward to years of use out of it and besides those small critques, it's been flawless. 9.5/10

With all the checked luggage issues this summer, this bag is going to take me on 1 month trip to Italy

I had this for (almost) 3 years I use this backpack as a daily. You can pull it off. It's a little big for most probably, but totally doable. With new option (30L) by Peak Design you should consider your most frequent use case. For short travel it's the best! I ditched any kind of carry on luggage. Also it's pretty flexible since it can expand and contract depending on the use. Only negative feedback (to be picky) is that the straps don't stay in the same place due to it's slippery surface, so you have to adjust it often. Love it, will keep using it for a long time.

Stylish, practical, durable. Cannot express how impressed I am with this bag and would recommend it to anyone who has the budget for it. While it's a bit pricier than alternatives, it's worth it.

Endless reviews on YouTube, some useful, some not, but on the whole the momentum is all-for the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack. With some use the PD 45L is clearly well made, functional, and meeting all goals for 1-bag travel.

Swapped on old messenger bag piece of luggage I've had as a carry on for this bag. Taken it on two trips so far, one a road trip and the other a flight, and the bag did well for both. The fully open back is super handy for loading and unloading, the straps are comfy, and the way they tuck away is great for overhead bin space. I haven't used the side pockets for my trips much, and as far as a day pack on your travels goes, it's very bulky. If you are a one bag travellers the extra versitility to use that way would be invaluable, but it is too big to replace my normal carry back pack on a day to day basis. The build quality is great, all the magnets snap in a satisfying way for the back panel, the zippers are beefy and the pockets feel substantial despite being mesh. It compresses down super well even if you over pack it. All that said, the pricetag is steep. I hate roller bags and never use them, but for this price, you can get a really solid one that would have very similar space and useful features, just without the backpack straps. For me it's worth the money for something I hope to use for years to come, but for the price there are other great options too. If roller bags are not your thing, this bag is a good choice. All the same space with the added bonus of being able to tote stuff for a hike or shopping trip when you get where you are going.

It just works, You can configure this bag in so many ways that it should fit you needs if you want to travel compact/light. I can only say only good things about it. Quality construction and thoughtful organizational features throughout. Thank you!

Bought this to avoid checked baggage on a trip with several flights. Impressively made. High quality. Just enough separate storage spaces so you know where things are, without being overwhelming.

I've had the travel backpack for almost year now and there hasn't been a single trip or even weekend getaway that it hasn't come with me on. The organization options are intuitive and endless, and the convenience and comfort can't be overstated. I'm incredibly happy with it!

This bag is the beefy carry-on you've been looking for. I was blown away by how much it could hold and all the added features. It's ideal for traveling professionals looking to protect their gear. My only complaint is that it's a bit too big to make sense as a day pack. Can it work? Sure. Is it a little conspicuous? Absolutely.

I bought it a month ago & planning to go to Europe for a month. This backpack plus a small suitcase and you can carry everything without checking any bags. This is perfect.

I travel back and forth between Seattle and New York on a monthly basis and this is the only bag that can keep up. It has a combination of large storage spaces combined with organizational pockets that allows you to pack clothing, work supplies, and a neck pillow in addition to spaces for chargers, wallets, keys. I have found that the handles located on all sides of the bag are super helpful when taking the bag down from the overhead bin or when grabbing it out of the back of a Lyft. It's a convenient size and collapses when traveling empty so you get more leg room on an airplane. There's not much that I would want to be changed in the bag. It's been my go-to travel backpack for the past year.

So many features, so well designed, quality construction. 6 weeks of constant travel and it still looks new (did not check it on planes). Backside handle to slip over wheeled bag extender would not fit over bulky handle on my Dakine wheeled duffel. Other than that, perfect and I am a picky person on such.

Was looking for a travel backpack that would fit my onebagger needs, and this was truly phenomenal. Truck load of space, with more than adequate compartments. My only gripe is the sternum strap, which is a bit gimmicky in my opinion. It's also a tad on the heavy side, but I won't be running up mountains in this so that's fine by me.

I haven't actually tested it out on an actual trip but from the mock packing and testing on the house, it seems very sturdy and would pass the test of time. I like the spacious interior and the various convenient storage pockets. I am looking forward to my next carry-on one bag trip.