I'd love to see a review, and maybe a comparison/exploration of cost vs function? Like, what do you get for the premium price compared to something like an Eagle Creek system? The tech pouch seems pretty unique and obviously the camera cubes are made for the bag, but I'd really like your thoughts on that for the packing cubes and wash pouch!
Great points here FaerieDust! We'll consider this for the video if we end up rolling with it. Eagle Creek Specter still remain some of our favorite packing cubes to date. - Tom
Thank you so much for showing the bag on a petite woman. Super helpful visual when I'm comparing bags!! A lot of these travel bags look great on a broad, tall person, but it takes just the right design to not look ridiculous on a shorter person.
Just bought the 65L, I wanted a lager travel bag, as I'm an over packer, and something to use for quick and long trips. I also bought the shoe pouch and 2 medium packing cubes. On the website, if you buy three items, you get 10% off the entire order, and there is always free domestic shipping! I'm so glad youtube suggested your videos to me!
That's awesome to hear Jerome, we're glad you're digging the videos! Keep us updated on your new travel gear, we love hearing what works for you too. 😊🙌 - Rebecca
The zipper broke on my peak design sling after a year of fairly heavy use. The sent a replacement right away, no hassle. I was pleased with the customer service since I really like the sling and would have hated to look for something else, but still a bummer if it breaks on a trip of course.
One thing I hope Peak retools on this bag is the button snaps that decreases the bag to 30L. They simply do not stay buttoned. It’s incredibly annoying. I regularly don’t need the 35 L and being able to lower the bags overall footprint is a great idea BUT the execution just sucks. I’ll snap them down and it doesn’t take much for them to become undone. I’ll grab it, getting ready to leave for the work day and either one or both snaps come undone. And the bag isn’t even fully loaded or overly heavy.
Thanks for pointing out about the zips, I was almost coming onboard with this pack up till then. But I'm also not too fussed with multiple access points to the main compartment in terms of security
@@florawirz7613 Capacity, for one. PD is much larger, in roughly the same footprint. PD also stands up on its own. I'm a portrait and wedding photographer, so the cubes are important to me. I use a 30L PD Everyday backpack as my daily driver. By switching out cubes, I can make this my wedding bag; weddings have a lot more equipment required. For travel, the extra capacity is invaluable.
i bought this pack and used it for a month going around the Philippines island hopping! 5 islands and 10 flights later with some jeepney rides and trikes its survived really well.... i was carrying 14 kilos in it so it was stuffed to the gills and worked fine! i used orange nite eyes twist ties for all the zippers and had no real issues! well one guy kinda tried but i told him id stuff him in the bag itself! lol im 5'11" 200 lbs so im bigger than 99% of filipinos....lol the bag is durable fitment idnt bad that chest strap sucks tho definitely use the cubes to organize when packing i did get some gum on it and thats been tough getting out but all in all its a good bag.
Hey Pack Hacker - thanks so much for the great reviews! I have a question: am torn between the Peak Design Travel Backpack and the Pakt Travel Backpack - any thoughts?! Thanks.
Thanks for the video Tom, by chance did you get around to testing how well the bag holds up to weather/rain? I travelled recently through Asia with a Lowepro Freeline BP 350 AW and it kept the inside dry through a tropical shower we got caught in, and I'm looking for that same level of weatherproofing in a bigger bag.
Hey David - the Peak Design Travel Backpack has weatherproof material, but if you're looking to make it completely waterproof, we recommend using the integrated rain fly. Check out our full written review for more information - packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ Thanks for watching! 👍 - Rebecca
Hey guys, So LOVE the review and I think this pack would be perfect. I do a 5 day trip for work every second week and have been using a carry on roller suitcase which I am starting to enjoy but thoroughly understand the limits of. I would like to make the transition from that and a laptop bag to an all in one bag. I also would end up using it for short to medium term travel if I do get it. So question (long way to get there I know) It has now been over a year since your initial review, have you had/heard of any problems with the zippers? I would hate for those to break? Also, do you know if peak design is planning on releasing an update any time soon or should I pull the trigger and get this one? Btw, you guys are super helpful and love your website and RU-vid channel
Hey Corné - that's a great question! So far, we haven't had any issues with the zippers on the Peak Design Travel Backpack, but one of our contacts did have issues with the zippers on the Peak Design Everyday Messenger, you can read more about this in our full written review packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ When we reached out to Peak Design about the Zoom Zipper decision, they gave us this statement; “Regarding our use of Zoom zips on the main access points, we’ve chosen Zoom because of a number of factors: strength, feel, testing performance, performance over time, and value. We’ve used Zoom zips across all of our bags, all of which are guaranteed for life, and we’ve seen a sub-0.3% failure rate on them. Another big part of our decision to use Zoom is that we’ve been able to develop a close direct relationship with them, something we’re not able to do with a supplier of YKK’s size. Zoom has been super responsive to our requests for tweaks and customizations. We pride ourselves in honing every last detail of our products to perform their specific functions optimally, and working with Zoom has allowed us to do that.” And, for your second question, we currently haven't heard about any updates, but if we do, we'll keep you updated over our social channels. Hope this helps! - Rebecca
@@PackHacker THanks so much guys. Really love your channel and feel like i have gravitated towards your principles already before i found you so i feel like Pack hackers is my spirit channel;)
Finally a channel that ive been looking for, wanted to find what (L) is more suitable in PD everyday backpack for a 15" gaming laptop, DSLR with a lens attached, a spare lens and some other accessory such as HDD and chargers. My initial choice was a 30l but will a 20l do? since my laptop is a bit bulky and are they comfortable to carry for longer time period? Your suggestion will matter alot, even if its a different backpack entirely. Thanks.
Hey Taran - deciding on the size of your pack really depends on your travel style. If you like a little extra space or the option to carry additional items, then perhaps the 30L version will suit you more. However, if you prefer to travel light, then the 20L version might be a better option. You can find out more info about our experience and the carry of the Everyday Backpack 30L in our written review here packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-30l/ Although we don't have the 20L version to verify 100% it looks like your items will fit, however, it may be worth double-checking the size of your laptop, as the laptop compartment in the 30L version is slightly bigger. In addition to this, Peak Design has a side by side comparison, with a flat lay giving an example of the number of items you can carry in each www.peakdesign.com/pages/compare-bags Hope this helps! - Rebecca
Hey Paul! These are the AAO Tech Pants (at 1:49). We haven't done a full review on them yet, as we're waiting for a V2 and a couple of improvements: packha.kr/g7kw Here are all the pants & shorts we have reviewed! packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bottoms/ - Tom
Thanks kneda01! We're about to get our hands on the new & improved Topo Designs Travel Pack and will assess on our Instagram mailcall next week 🎒 - Tom
Great review! Silly question: I noticed you had a second or two of video showing you sliding the bag under the seat in front of you on an airplane but cut away prior to it being fully under. Does the bag fully go into the seat in front of you enough so that a flight attendant wouldn't make you put it in the overhead bin / would pass United's Basic Economy sizing tool? This is a critical item of mine in considering a bag. Thanks again!
Hey Manny - this really depends on the airline you're flying with as we've found the size specifications do vary airline to airline. While this was able to fit far enough under the seat to not stick out, if you pack it too full capacity, it's going to be a lot trickier. Plus, it does take up most of the room underneath your seat, so you will likely have minimal legroom. Hope this helps! 👍😊 - Rebecca
i know this is late, but it also depends on your flight manny. united has different sized planes for different flight destinations. so although this may work as an underseater for a flt from sf to nyc, it might not for those flt's to less frequented cities.
Hey Misashinoko - they're both really great packs and rank as some of the best we've reviewed to date, so it's tough to recommend one over the other. The Peak Design can be expanded to 45L, so if there are instances when that may come in handy, maybe that's the route to go. Otherwise, if 33L is plenty then the Aer will provide a lightweight and smaller form factor on your back. Hope this helps, and we'd love to know what one you end up going with! All the best, - Nathan
Hi Tom, how is this pack traveling over time? There isn’t a usage update over one month on your site, and very few reviews I can find where people have used this for more than a few weeks - interested to know if it holds up and continues to impress over time
Hey Elisha, we're currently working on updating our usage timelines across our reviews so keep an eye out. For the Peak Design Travel Pack after two months of testing, it's still holding up well. Hope this helps! 😊 - Rebecca
I really want to pull the trigger on this bag, but will not have the dough for the kickstarter. I might have to fork up the full price later on, but it looks it might be worth the price.
All are solid options! Check out our ratings found in each review. Peak Design Travel Backpack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ Aer Travel Pack 2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/travel-pack-2-2/ Tortuga Setout Divide: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tortuga/setout-divide-backpack/ -Hannah
What an amazing video. Thanks for doing this! Question: on 15:35 it seems like you try to fit the bag under an airplane seat. How good did it fit? Can someone hope to put this bag under an airplane seat?
Hey Nicholas! It's a tight squeeze, but it's possible to fit under the seat when in the compressed mode (2 compression zippers zipped up.) We tested this on two Delta flights. - Tom
This bag exceeds 19 inches tall. Most underseats on domestic give you 19 inches. It will exceed the width so it has to go in lengthwise. Which means flight attendants won't allow it under the seat sticking out into the row. Especially in exit rows. It's going to have to go in the overhead most times. If they made one 19 inches it would be perfect (i use a manfrotto now which is 19" and it just fits the seat width - but it fits).
S Larkson Thanks S! Appreciate the input. I am hoping that carrying it less than half full will allow me to squeeze it in in that space. Let's see how that works.
Hi, thanks for this review! Do you think this backpack is confortable enough to carry for very shorts 2 days hikes, or just walking the entire day through cities with it? More than venturesafe x40 for example? (wich you said is very confortable from that point of view) What is the best 35 to 45L carry-on backpack you've tested regarding comfort? Thanks!
Hey BornIntoThis20 - from our testing, we found that the Peak Design Travel Backpack has a very comfortable carry, although we tested this in more urban environments. For more information on the harness system, we recommend checking out the full written review packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ and for more of our top pack recommendations, you can take a look at our Best Travel Backpack Guide packhacker.com/guide/best-travel-backpack/ - hope this helps! 😊 - Rebecca
Hey LC Siew, you shouldn't have any problems-it's worked out for us! We recommend checking out the Rolltop Camera Backpack by Brevitē ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/brevite/rolltop-camera-backpack/ ) and the Niko F-Stop Camera Backpack by Chrome Industries ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/chrome/niko-f-stop-camera-backpack/ ). -Hannah
Hey Umberto - we haven't got our hands on the WANDRD HEXAD Access Duffel yet, but we'll keep you updated over on our social channels if anything changes. But, we do have a full review of the WANDRD HEXAD Carryall Duffel packhacker.com/travel-gear/wandrd/hexad-carryall-duffel/ that you can check out. Hope this helps! 😊 - Rebecca
I have a storm tech 32L bag I'm wondering if its worth it to get the whole enchilada and get the peak design or would it be worth it to keep my bag and just buy the inserts like the camera cubes packing cubes wash and tech pouches etc. I love the idea of it but I'm having a hard time justifying $700 Canadian for the full package when I thrifted my bag for $20 and I was able to use it for 80% of my travels but I still had to bring a camera bag with me to bring my camera gear. I'm so torn!!!!!
Pack Hacker I ended up getting the 20L everyday I love it but I feel like it’s just something I need to learn to manage my space and slim down a little bit!! I love the look and the style and the size I just wish I could fit more things
Ah cool. Thanks for the quick reply. And while I have your attention, thanks for the honest review. Reviews tend to be thinly veiled ads by people happy to get a $300 bag for free. Every bag has flaws but rarely are they shown and that just makes me skeptical. You obviously beat this one up.
Hey Mango - here are a couple lighter-weight bags we've reviewed - check the weight on the right sidebar! packhacker.com/travel-gear/thule/subterra-34l/ packhacker.com/travel-gear/sandqvist/zack-41l-backpack/ packhacker.com/travel-gear/tortuga/homebase-backpack/ packhacker.com/travel-gear/mammut/seon-cargo/ - Tom
Hey Abdul, we used this pack as a carry-on bag. You can check out the carry-on compliance of this pack for over 100 airlines over on the full review in the Technical Details section at the top of the page: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ This feature does not show compliance for personal items, but chances are if it's not carry-on compliant, it's not compliant for a personal item either. We also always recommend checking with the specifications for the airline you're traveling with just to be sure. Hope this helps! - Rebecca
You can find the Peak Design Travel Backpack for purchase here: packha.kr/k7su All of these packs are solid options-it all comes down to the features you are looking for. Check out our other full reviews for the details! Osprey Farpoint: packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/ Osprey Fairview: packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/fairview-40/ -Hannah
I was ready to pull the trigger on this once I heard about it, without even looking at it. The main thing that prevented me from backing it was the side access. It's to be expected from them since they have mostly been about photography but I find it to be a security issue. I'm of the opinion that travel packs should minimize access points to any specific area since you're constantly moving around in and out of transportation and accommodations in potentially crowded areas. With certain packs, you learn how to position yourself to minimize the risk of somebody opening up your bag. I don't want to be doing head checks towards every side of a pack or wearing it in the front (which is necessary in some areas) constantly because I need to keep an eye on the 3 or 4 openings to the same compartment. I know it sounds a little paranoid but you'd be surprised at how easy these packs are making it for thieves. One zipper to lock for the main compartment is a simple deterrent. Remembering to lock multiple access points is a pita. I'm also a bit confused by the zipper situation. In their initial trailer, they talk about how much they know about travel. Not so sure about that. As you already stated with your Thailand comment, broken zippers can mess a trip up pretty quick when you're outdoors. That's one of the reasons why something like a GR2 was a great option - peace of mind. I love packs but the point is to not think about them when you're traveling. That's what defines great design in a way. Besides the YKK issue, I wonder how well this would hold up outdoors. I know it has more features but this weighs close to what a GR2 does and durability should not be compromised, especially for a "photographer's travel bag". I like the ability to change capacities, the water bottles pockets, lash strap system and quick access pocket. If they didn't have that side access and had all YKK zippers, I'd probably get it. I'll most likely get the tech pouch though as there aren't a lot of good options in that space. Will you guys be covering the CTB40 before backers get it? Great review as always!
Co Co - have you considered keeping the side access pockets exclusively in "locked" mode? That's mainly how we tested it since we didn't need side access to camera, etc.- it deters access. Zips were a puzzler for us as well, but time will tell. They're not YKK BUT they're a beefy #10. We like to bring this up for folks that have durability top of mind. We're in contact with EVERGOODS about getting our hands on the CBT 40, hopefully soon. We had great experiences with their MPL30. Looks like your search continues! - Tom
YKK is a gold standard for zippers, but they're not the only brand of high end zippers. Zoom Zips are also an excellent zipper company, and Peak's used them on their Everyday line without any problems or failures reported that I've seen before this video.
Hey Praxis-Cat, definitely YKK is the gold standard - we're fans of RIRI as well, and certainly Zoom Zips can work as well! Here's what's come of the research we've done: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fcAKuHQ93XU.htmlm31s - Tom
Yeah, this video is the first time I've heard of a serious problem with their zippers, and I looked it up online and could find one other instance of a zipper failure on the sling line. Naturally, I think RIRI or YKK zips would be preferable, but there's a lot of people who fixate on YKK zippers like YKK isn't also a corporation. RU-vid reviewers have basically been giving YKK some free advertising by saying "it's YKK or nothing", which has created some snootiness about zipper companies. I've had my fair share of YKKs fail before!
Hey! Yes, this pack does have a hip belt. You can check it out here 4:34 and in our full written review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ - hope this helps! - Rebecca
Is it way too big for Hannah or its not as bad as it looks on video? Im within the same height as hers. Im scared that Its too big that I look like a ninja turtle. lol
Fantastic overview! Seems like an awesome travel backpack feature-wise. From all the videos i've seen though, it looks really ugly and huge on the back unless you're 6ft. or taller.
As always, top notch production, quality and thoroughness. I really appreciate the straight, no nonsense approach. Also thorough. I don't believe I've seen any other reviewer go into detail on the zippers. One thing that might be neat to hear is how the weight effects your endurance. For example, pack each bag you review with a standard weight (a pillowcase filled with barley or something, get creative) and do a few standard laps somewhere and report back. It's not a scientific test, but it might help glean whether the extra weight in packs like these really bring the experience down.
Thanks Garrett - it's comments like this that keep us going! Dig the idea on the standard weight approach - plus it could replace our gym memberships 😉 - Tom
I had my mind made up and went to get this backpack, but when I tried it at the store, I was surprised that it wasn't that comfortable. My main problem was the shoulder straps that flare out (maybe designed for larger people) and when you tighten sternum strap, the edges of the shoulder straps turn in and dig into the shoulders. Maybe because they are thin? I was able to A/B test this with a Think Tank bag and the difference was night and day. Try it first if you have a chance.
Peak Design is the worst bag on skin...I had rashes, feels plasticy , its very uncomfortable. I hate these influencers hyping this bag. Try if you can before buying it.
It says 30-45L because its really just a 30L you can possible cram 5 more litters in. The excessive padding due to the reversible strap (a mostly useless) feature takes up a whole lot of space. And thats where its size is very misleading. This happens very often with bags marketed as either hiking or travel. They just have so much damn padding, pockets, zippers and straps it take up allot of the size and youre left with nothing close to the capacity it claims. And the capacity is usually vertically stored while being narrow. Or the capacity is divided between the damned excess pockets. I have a 30L Under Armor backpack I bought at Marshalls for $30 and it holds way more than this bag and other pricey bags that claim they can carry even 50L. Not kidding. Simply because it doesnt have excessive nonsense features.
Hi, thanks for the review. This bag is meeting almost all my criteria's except overall size. I was wondering if it would be super awkward to use it in daily life, commuting to work etc. I read some comments stating that bag looks small enough for daily use on 30l mode.
PD please listen, YKK is a must for a Premium pack... pennies on the dollars for a $299.00 pack🤔. Great review, all well noted remarks and feedback for future possibilities of purchase. Ok I’ve already jumped on the train and pre ordered 😱😉😎
@Pack Hacker - just purchased this bag based on your review (was considering the Nomatic 40L) Very happy with this purchase! Thank you for your reviews. Would love to see more options broken put for longer* travel. - for instance could a bag make it on a 7 or 10 day trip to Europe etc etc! Thanks Again!
Hey Zachary! We're so glad you're digging the Peak Design Travel Pack. We recommend checking out our Digital Nomad Packing List as Tom used all of these items for over a month of traveling in Europe. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mGvHt4blPDc.html 🙌😊 - Rebecca
A trick I used years ago to avoid checked bags, when carrying my camera gear was to "wear" my gear in my body, get the bag past the check then fill it while waiting for my flight to board, which would help with the weight of the bag at check in
The main zipper broke on my Everyday Backpack 2 broke after two uses. I had purchased this bag new from Peak Design and they promptly sent me a new one once I sent the old one back. Problem is the "new" bag was clearly a refirb older bag that someone else had returned for repair. There was nothing wrong with the replacement bag, but it looked old. In the end, I paid for a new bag, had if for 2 weeks, and then got it exchanged for an obviously used bag. I have to admit I feel a bit ripped off. After hearing that others have had this problem, there is no way I am going to take this bag on a trip for the same reasons cited by Pack Hacker.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us here, Karl. That sounds awful. Hope you've been able to find a pack that works better for you since then. - Rebecca
I don’t know about this bag, but I’ve never had any zippers break on any of my Peak Design products, and I’ve used their everyday backpack almost every day for the last 5+ years.
In terms of weight, how much difference is there between the Everyday backpack 20L and the 45L ? I currently have the 20 and I do feel like I might want sometimes to use a 1 bag for longer trips or have more options but I'm a small person and I don't want to add too much weight...
I love my one or two decade old Eagle Creek. I think is 45L too (dimensions very similar), but it has nothing for laptop. Made of Cordura bombcloth, has metal stays, and weighs 5 lbs. I can wear it all over IF I limit weight to about 20 lbs. Since Peak Design is comparable at 0.5 lbs lighter AND has a computer laptop sleeve, I decided to take the plunge.
This is a well thought out bag and I love the minimalist clean lines of it, and there is a lot of hidden function in there. My first serious of use of it was while filming, I used it to carry my laptop and extra gear, a temba with an instax and film and various misc parts, chargers, sound gear etc in the main compartment, then smaller items, cables and whatever else needed to get stowed in the front pouches and storage area. The issue I found is if you turtle the bag to get at the main compartment, then you can no longer access the front areas. And I found this very frustrating, as sometimes I needed both, so I then had to zip it all up and flip it over. Yes you can go in from the front and I'll try that, but you then go through 2 zippers and then if you have quickly put things in that space (and not all of it in the zippered pouches) then it will slide out or get in the way when you dig into the main compartment. When I'm working there is many times when I need to get into a bag fast, and I feel like this system slows me down. I feel like the same issue could come up at airport security, when they may ask to see everything inside, I'd suggest opening from the top and not the back in this case. And, I will have to wait and see on this, but with the zippers on the inside flap and the way the seam works, it does not give me the feeling the zippers are as strong as I would like. This bag still may work for travel, but I'd be curious to see what other people think if they will use it to shoot with. Personally I was looking for something to replace or supplement my TAD litespeed (those are strong zippers), it has taken 4 years of heavy use and held up very well, but I was looking for something a bit larger, with a dedicated laptop space for faster TSA checks, and a less tactical look. I'll probably try the axiom to see how it compares to this.
Thanks for dropping your usage notes here Christopher - very helpful perspective for us and folks reading the comments! If you give the Axoim a shot, let us know how it goes. We're overdue for a review on anything TAD. - Tom
First off I want to thank you for this vid. From a production standpoint it's the best available (at the time of typing this). Lighting is on point and that's such an important thing to me (I’m a Photographer). I now have a good sense of how this pack looks in the black colour-way. Love that you actually used the thing on 2 trips before posting this vid and that B-roll was awesome too!! So I'm looking to get my first (and only) travel backpack. I bought and returned the Thule Subterra 34L. I found it uncomfortable and laptop side zip difficult to access. Hoping this is one will be better in both respects. How did you find the bag’s comfort? You made a great point about the zipper and that’s now a concern for me as well. What good is an easy exchange policy when you’r in strange part of the world with a broken main zip? Perhaps the production model’s sternum strap will be altered to not come off as easy. I’m currently backing the Travel Bundle + Camera Cube Medium. How did you like the packing cubes? In any case, Peak Design should definitely link this to their kickstarter webpage. I’m probably going to do this now anyway. Fantastic job!!
Definitely - thanks for the comment on the production quality - we try out best! We also keep our review as objective as possible. Comfort is somewhat subjective from person to person, but I personally found it to be pretty great. Hip belt does wonders for weight distribution as well. As for the cubes, we have everything but the Camera Cubes and they have some really well thought out design - with enough interest will do a video on all this, too. Good luck finding your perfect bag! - Tom
Nathan did the bulk of our THULE Subterra testing - he didn't have any issues with the comfort but agrees it's not the most comfortable harness system out there. - Tom
Was almost ready to buy this one instead of waiting for the Pakt backpack, however that zipper issue was enough on its own for me to say nope. In a bag that's almost $300, baffled as to why they would use bad zippers on the main compartments. Since this video was older, I checked to make sure that's still the case, and yup, "UltraZips" are still what they use (maybe even on the entire bag now?). Since the bag is useless if the main zips break or are a hassle to use, I'm passing this one by and waiting for the Pakt. Great video. Also appreciate you showing on someone shorter! Very helpful.
This or the Goruck GR2 34L, main use is for travel and EDC (30L mode?) Concern with this is yea, durability in the long run, may look big like turtleshell as EDC?
Hey Lawrence - these are both solid packs, so it really does come down to your travel style and also what you find more aesthetically pleasing. Depending on where you're traveling to (urban or rural), whether you carry a laptop, and how long you'll be traveling for (extended travel or short trips), will help you decide which bag will work best for your use case. We also recommend taking a look at our Backpack Guide packhacker.com/guide/best-travel-backpack/ - which will help you choose the right backpack for you. Let us know what you decide and if you have any more questions. Thanks for reaching out! 🙌😊 - Rebecca
Hey Gabe - the blue bag hanging on the backpack wall is the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L packhacker.com/travel-gear/eagle-creek/global-companion-40l/ 😊👍 - Rebecca
Glad you're digging the video, Brandon! For more packing info, we recommend checking out our Digital Nomad Packing List packhacker.com/packing-list/digital-nomad/ where we show you how to pack the Aer Travel Pack 2 for continuous travel. We're also working on creating more content like this, so keep an eye out! 😊👍 - Rebecca
I like that pack, the size, the design and the Laptop sleeve. I did not like the Magnetic closer and the tablet sleeve. the tablet sleeve i like to have a zipper. I really like that every zipper is lockable. I got myself a Osprey porter as new pack and hope it is still carry on. Thanks for the video!
Hey Tom, I’m looking for some real world opinions with the hip belt system with this pack. My problem has been that most packs are too short and the hip belt just doesn’t distribute the weight very well because it’s too high and above my hips. What are your thoughts? I’m using the GORUCK GR3 right now but there’s very little organization... hence why I’m interested in this one.
Hey A Wayward Man - the placement of the hip belt will vary on your frame and torso size (Tom's torso size is 19.25") so your mileage may vary. From our experience, the hip belt works well as it's an ideal size and has the right amount of padding, making it comfortable and supportive enough to distribute the weight from the pack. Hope this helps, let us know if you have any more questions! 😊 - Rebecca
I lost interest when he described the non-YKK zippers. I travel to Kenya mostly, And would be really upset if that zipper broke over there. It’s a dealbreaker!
You just have to be careful with the zipper. Dont manhandle it when your opening the bag. People like to take the zipper and rip the bag open like theyre a raging maniac. Thats how zippers break no matter what brand makes the zipper.
Thanks Tyme! It's the Outlier Dreamweight T - packha.kr/2kua - we haven't officially reviewed it yet, but it's a really lightweight combination of Nylon & Merino Woo. - Tom
Hei, I have a 30L travel bag and do feel the shoulder strap pad are hard and not comfortable for long carrying time. So most of time I use Bobby Pro as they have much softer and better shoulder strap and back pad compare to peak design. How do you personally feel if compare 45L with 30L bag for the shoulder strap pad, is it much softer and comfortable in comparison? And I see you specifically mention about the difference of Zipper, does it feel inferior compare to YKK? Thanks. :)
Hey Andrew - from our testing we found that the Peak Design Travel Backpack has noticeably less rigid shoulder straps than the Everyday Backpack and has a little bit more padding. When it comes to the zippers, they aren't quite as smooth as the YKK but they work well. Hope this helps! 😊 - Rebecca
Hi Theresa! We have a feature on our website that allows you to check the carry on compliance of bags on various airlines. It's located in the Technical Details section of our reviews. - Austin
Thanks Tom, great video. Carryology just voted this the best carry on backpack, with the Aer Travel Pack 2 and Heimplanet Transit Travel Pack as the runners up. These are the three I am trying to decide between - would you consider doing a comparison video of all three?
Hey Elisha - we currently have no plans to create a comparison video between these three packs, but we do recommend checking out the full written reviews where you can compare the ratings, pros, cons and the different features of each pack. Hope this helps! 😊 Aer Travel Pack 2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/travel-pack-2-2/ Peak Design Travel Pack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ Heimplanet Transit Line Travel Pack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/transit-line-travel-pack/ - Rebecca
Hey Bondi 420 - normally your personal item is smaller than your carry-on, such as a laptop bag or tote. So, being 45L, this pack will likely be your carry-on bag. However, we have found that airline specifications do differ, so we recommend checking with your individual airline before you fly. Hope this helps! 😊👍 - Rebecca
Pack Hacker Good point. I’ve noticed they let backpacks slide whatever the size, as long as they’re not the oversized hiking/mountaineering type backpacks,
You can also check out our Carry-On Compliance feature at the top of our full written review packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/travel-backpack/ for more info! 😊 - Rebecca
