Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 20L Review (Personal Item Sized)

[@waynewong3880]

This is my 10th bag and is as close to perfect for my needs. I use it solely for travel where I carry a mirrorless camera with 24-105 f4 and 70-200 f4 with plenty of space for travel items. It was in rain showers and the interior of the bag remain dry. I highly recommend this bag.

[@GatorAidMedical]

Thanks for the paper sheet demonstration. shows your attention to detail!

[@OneBagTravels]

Glad it was helpful =)

[@ddsdss256]

I bought the 15L, but found it a bit small for my needs (it fit my "go to kit," but with minimal room to spare), so I upgraded to the 20L, for me, a much better choice. I wanted a sling bag to replace an older one but none were large enough, and the both of the zip packs work as quasi-sling bags (as you show). I just secured the lower Hypalon pull by itself and doubt there's much of a security risk. The main thing about the 20L is that it's super-comfortable, and I've got the hip belt on the way for even more comfort and security (plus I may move the Capture from the left shoulder strap to the hip belt). None of PD's stuff is cheap, but that's the point. Like any truly premium brand, it's built to last (and to simply work better--some very clever design features). Of course, there's also that lifetime warranty...

[@lanceklein2746]

That personal item sizer really comes in handy when you want to demonstrate a backpack feature! I have the 30L everyday backpack with the same adjustable sizing system and it really does work great in practice. I recently bought a slightly larger laptop and was able to resize the pocket easily yet it doesn’t slip or degrade over time - truly set it and forget it

[@OneBagTravels]

It's a good feature!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Great review! Thanks so much. I'll also be ordering the locks you showcased from your link.

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks! Those things are great, I rarely even bother with traditional travel locks any more.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I'm updating my PacSafe 17L bag and really appreciate the extra security on it, but they just aren't offering what I need in a 20 or even 25L pack. I think you swayed me on the Peak Design bag. Thanks so much!

[@ev6377]

thank you for this..looking forward to seeing the packing demo soon 😊

[@jonuiuc]

I tried this one for a bit, it was a little stiff for me, and I wasn’t all about that Velcro life. It’s good if you have one load out that you use all the time and you can set it up once and use it like that with no changes. But I ended up settling on the very similar wandrd duo, I like the more pliable fabric more, the straps felt better on me and with my big laptop it felt better on my back (I could really feel it in there in the peak, it’s a 15.6” think pad). The peak had a lot of “neato” type details but the duo was just smoother in everyday usage. I do like the color options on the peak tho, it’s more of a looker in many ways, but the hard turtle shell silhouette wasn’t my thing in practice. I wish they could soften it up and make the straps wider at the top, but then it prob wouldn’t be a peak.

[@OneBagTravels]

For sure, Peak Designs has a specific look and function that works for certain uses, but not for everything.

[@gorgonzolariggs7710]

Everything I wanted in a review 👍🏻

[@OneBagTravels]

Glad you liked it!

[@aerotrunk]

This is a great review.. Jampacked with all the infos.

[@OneBagTravels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mateo3d]

Hello OBT - thank for this great review! I’m wondering about two things. What would be the perfect organizations inside in my case as I’m hybrid traveler - camera (one medium size apsc mirrorless camera + 3 lenses) and some clothes? I cannot find another episode mentioned in your review about organizational possibilities. Is it somewhere? Another thing which makes me wonder is the small thing to secure zippers. Could you share the name or amazon link? Thanks a lot!

[@OneBagTravels]

I think the organization with your camera gear has to be trial and error, meaning you'll have to try several configurations with the included dividers to find a way to get it to fit the way you want. I'd probaby put heavier camera gear on the bottom, separate it from your clothes with a divider and access from the side. Use top area for clothes, accessed from the top zipper. Link to the clip, Nite-Ize mircolock is in the top of the video description.

[@abdiel3030]

if i only use it for clothes and things for traveling (no cameras) Do you think there is enough space for carry 7 days of clothes? I love this because can work for travelling and every day rather than the travelling that looks bigger for everyday pack.

[@OneBagTravels]

Yeah you could totally hold a week's worth of clothes in here. You'll have to pack smart and lightweight. Shouldn't be too hard for warm weather, cold weather will be more tricky.

[@IntriguedLioness]

I always appreciate a false bottom for the laptop so this adjustable sleeve is perfect for my smaller 11in. I like Peak Design camera gear in general and I have their travel duffle. It is my second most used travel duffle second only to my Tom Bihn but they both have their place in my travels. I was never interested in the everyday bag because it had so many bloody ways to access the main compartment. (I don't want many ways to access! I want one that I can secure with a small lock! I can only assume that was based on their camera bags and they assume that people want to be able to reach in from all angles but I want security!)

[@OneBagTravels]

Indeed, it's one of those packs that is good at what it does, easy access into the main compartment. This works well for some uses, but is not always a useful feature, especially public transportation. In those cases I would lock most of the zippers and only open them when I was somewhere less crowded.

[@emiliopelaez607]

Can you use the peak design camera clip on the strap? I find it hard to believe they wouldn’t have designed the strap without that functionality in mind.

[@OneBagTravels]

Yes, you can attach it to the shoulder strap or the hip belt (sold separately), which I think is part of the reason they make the shoulder straps so thin.

[@ledibardhi]

Hello, what personal item do you recommend for under 100 euros? for traveling around Europe? i appreciate your response. thank you.

[@SeekingNatureAus]

Do you think there is anyway you could use a hydration system woth this bag - smaller bags like these are either hydration not made for photography or photography without a hydration system option. Thanks.

[@OneBagTravels]

You could put a bladder in the laptop sleeve. It may round the back out thougt and may not be comfortable. There's no connection inside the bag but another option would be to attach a carabiner to the top handle, and attach the bladder to that, or with a small strap. You'd have to keep the top zipper open a little but it would work and wouldn't look horrible.

[@SeekingNatureAus]

@@OneBagTravels thanks so much for the reply and options much appreciated

[@chawin007]

I hope you do forget to do capacity test soon :-D

[@masterq449]

So this backpack would fit a 16in laptop?

[@OneBagTravels]

They list the laptop compartment specs in the description, I'd just measure your laptop and see if it fits, 38.1cm x 25.4cm x 2.5cm (15"x10"x1")

[@chawin007]

I'm looking forward to seeing the capacity test.