Comments on: Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:45:59 +0000

In reply to Chris Britton. Hey Chris! As long as you can handle the weight, I don't see why not! Personally, I wouldn't use it as an EDC (despite having 3 kids), as would prefer something lighter, even if it is only by a few grams. My personal preference is a smaller camera and no lenses for personal stuff (Fuji X100V, for example). All the best!

By: Chris Britton

Chris Britton — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:45:41 +0000

Great review. I just purchased this bag to be used as luggage but I’m also considering using it as an everyday carry for my camera gear (with a camera cube) as well. I do family photography so I need something to take out with me on client shoots, but am also looking for a bag I can take to, say the zoo or out for an afternoon hike, with my wife and 4 kids. Having 4 kids you can imagine there’s always a lot of extra stuff. Would you recommend this bag as an everyday carry given my use description? I realize I’m asking a lot of one bag.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:36:18 +0000

In reply to Diego. I've used it several times in the overhead compartment on small budget airlines, Diego, so you won't have any problems. As for under the seat, it should be fine too.

By: Diego

Diego — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:10:52 +0000

Hi Mark! Huge thanks for your review, it was pretty useful. You know, I’ve just bought this backpack (in a really good price by the way), and I’d like to know how well this backpack fits in the overhead compartment and down the seat. I’m currently using the AER travel pack 2 and looks like a hand luggage, fits in everywhere so I’d like to know what ‘bout this one. I’ll appreciate your answer.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:53:07 +0000

In reply to Alex Toader. Hey Alex, I use the 5L or 3L Peak Design sling instead of the cubes - you should be able to find a review on this site of them ;-)

By: Alex Toader

Alex Toader — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:58:45 +0000

Hi Mark!
I’m thinking about buying this backpack for my travels, however, for my current gear setup, a small cube would be too small and the medium would be too big. Can you detail how you managed too ditch the camera cubes? A few photos would be of great help. Can’t figure out where you fit your camera and lenses, as I’m a Sony shooter myself and only carry 2 zooms with me.

Great review by the way.

Thank you!

By: AC

AC — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:48:59 +0000

In reply to Laurence Goldman. Yes.

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:24:10 +0000

In reply to Gal. There's no suspension system, but to be honest, I don't miss one Gal. This isn't a hiking backpack though, so if you intend to walk long distances with it fully loaded, you're probably better off with a suspended hiking backpack, or something designed for that kind of thing.

By: Gal

Gal — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:31:53 +0000

This backpack seems quite incredible and suits most my needs which made me consider changing a backpack. There’s one problem though that I didn’t see anyone discussing in any review I looked up of this bag – What about suspension systems? It seems to have none. How comfortable is it when you carry it for a long period of time? (Like a few hours?) Especially when you carry so much in it and the bag itself is heavy.

That’s something that really bothered me and I saw nowhere that discusses it, and if I’m going to change my regular backpack for this quite pricey one I want to make sure it’s actually comfortable on your back…Any thoughts? References? Suggestions?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:45:25 +0000

In reply to Dean. Ah right, sorry Dean - yep, it can definitely fit in the Travel Backpack! I've used it like that before, foregoing the usual camera cube that you can buy separately for the Travel Backpack. Works a charm ;-)

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:25:41 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. Sorry, I was speaking of the Peak Travel Backpack (45L). Were you speaking of the Everyday Backpack?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:24:49 +0000

In reply to Dean. It holds up very well - no signs of abrasions, and easy to wipe down when it gets dirty - I find the black version shows dust a lot more than the other colours. I have the 5L sling too and it fits well in either size of the EDB - a perfect EDC as you mention! If you found this info useful, use this link to get it - cheers, and happy holidays in Europe ;-)

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:14:21 +0000

How has the bag been holding up over the years time that’s passed? Also, can you fit the Sling 5L inside much like their camera cubes? I’d like to be able to use the 5L as an EDC while traveling Europe. Thanks!

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:12:06 +0000

In reply to Jeff. Just click on any of the links or head to the Peak Design site for that info, Jeff.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:18:53 +0000

I wish bag reviewers would review a travel bag for what it is for, travel. I want to know how many clothes can fit in here along with some camera gear.