Peak Design Travel Duffel 35L: Setup & Tips

[@CaliRaftDude]

I have been using Peak Design products now for a couple of years (a free sling came with a camera I bought - its now my only camera packing gear I'll use) and to me this is a company that really gets "functional". Almost like they use the products they make and listen to customer input... I love the eco system, and I also love that you are not 100% locked into it if you have existing gear you are preferential to. Excellent gear guys.. well done!

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

I literally just passed up a movie to watch Peak Design YT vids...

[@aggaviriyo790]

I think it's a good idea to show us the combination of these products working together for different setup. Like a travel backpack with duffel 35l or the duffel 65l working with something else. It would be great

[@andrevaudrin3164]

just acquired this model (ordered thru the net) and just realized that the side straps - if you will - aren't adjustable which is amazing. when you intend to wear the bag on your shoulder. So there are only 2 options: whether you do so and you soon realize it is very tight in the case your body is above the average size - and forget about his with a winter clothing OR you manage to find straps from older bags - those adjustable !!! - and feel at ease. Taking into consideration the peak design conception is in principle a state of the art in terms of bag equipment, I am kind of amazed this simple "variable" hasn't been figured it out. Another consideration: I think I will be very cautious with the tissue hooks - those attached directly to the bag - since I have the impression they could wear out quickly - if not get broke - if the user tend to change the several options to wear the bags. Those hooks, in my humble opinion, should have been made in metal. Why not ! There are already 2 aluminium side bars into the bag itself. Wish to hear from you guys...

[@BmxClaudio]

would love to see a 45l volume version in future!

[@joetech4507]

I am from the future. Your wish was granted with a 65L

[@BmxClaudio]

@@joetech4507 waaaay to big

[@lewishague123]

Still waiting :(

[@NizarNoor]

I got one and it served me really well on my most recent trip overseas.

[@_thisishenk_]

great idea to show all cubes and give tips for choosing the bag!

[@TMM6900]

I was looking for a rear access camera bag. But always fonds of the duffle / messenger style. U sold me this bag. Best for both world

[@warner6495]

Just waiting for you guys to make some luggage

[@SuiSibi]

I wish you'd do a video for the 65L duffel. It is cavernous inside and I'd like to buy some PD packing cubes for organization, and seeing a video with various cube configurations would be super helpful!

[@evankupec8495]

Always watching these even though I don’t intend to own this

[@kilobitti]

I already have the travel backpack, which I love. I’m not sold on the duffel bag, as the carry handles don’t look very comfortable. Also, this would only be used to complement my travel backpack, and I already have a few ugly duffel bags so I really don’t need another one. But having one from the same brand, which would be totally compatible with the packing tools is just so tempting. MUST. RESIST. MY PRECIOUS.

[@kilobitti]

The carry handles proved to be even less comfortable than they look, and are in urgent need of an update.

[@joellouiseize]

We need a gimbal bag pleaseeee! Great products btw love the style and designs!! :)

[@crazzei]

Hey idk if you guys thought of it but if you use the shoulder strap in combination with a camera cube it could make for a pretty awesome little day bag

[@sshah2545]

This man is a goofball and I love it. “Anecdote”

[@LJFELIX]

Wondering if ever there will be other colors with this - would love to get one!

[@StarDarkAshes]

I’m wondering if you can use two of the thicker shoulder straps to make better backpack straps if you had two of them and also I’m wondering if they sell an extra shoulder straps that you could potentially have two and use those as backpack straps.

[@ravenstormchild6491]

I’m so excited for this bag. I’m planning a trip to Antarctica and want to use this and the 10L sling!

[@electrichimp]

Would love to see how the duffelpack works in combination with the travel backpack! 🙏🏻Great video btw, and awesome duffel!

[@Fogcitycine]

Backpack attachment would be AMAZING

[@Fogcitycine]

Own the bag btw. Absolutely love it!

[@WINTFOX]

19:04 Hand straps are extremely uncomfortable during heavy loads. Hope you fix them soon.

[@NickLapin]

I can imagine the magnets cut around your shoulders carrying full gear. Wider size of straps on shoulder height (like the longer single shoulder strap) should divide the weight, making it more comfortable to use the duffel in backpack mode.

[@fredriksandegren1948]

Please do a lightweigth packable day backpack for the Travel-line which can hold a medium sized camera cube (with side-access) and a tech pouch! It should really be lightweight and packable inside the travel backpack or duffels... It would be awesome!

[@saviyou]

they do... it's called the everyday backpack

[@aklivn49]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! Peak Design has the BEST and FRESHEST designs out. I LOVE how they make an anchor kit so you can use your existing camera strap. I just wish there backpacks were a little more dollar friendly for POOR photography's like me... Price isn't too bad, but when your on a budget, and my financial advisor (WIFE) is saying, NO... Hit's below the belt a little.... LOL OUTSTANDING on how you guys take the time to show how to use, and special features of your products. Great Video BTW.

[@bill3117]

This 35L is going to be perfect for me and my Mirroless camera system, plus some audiophile headphone gear! The backpack should straps seem to be a bit short/tight. Do you offer any kind of longer shoulder straps? I'm not a large guy, but they do look tight and look awkward to mount and dismount the duffel is shoulder strap mode. I have this duffel on the way!

[@NickLapin]

Hi, Just ordered one at my local Peak Design supplier. First tried out a Camera Cube in another brand rollbag I own, and found it the best way to use it for my camera gear. Having watched Aaron's (from Nomads Nation) review, I do understand his issue with the 'comfy' magnetic handles. Any change Peak Design may take this into consideration to improve these handles and make them available (as an accessoiry) for todays owners aswell?

[@sashinger5230]

Would be very nice to have another model sized right in between: 50L. Would buy one instantly. 👌

[@CheeseOnEverything]

I dont even like duffle bags but I just love watching this for all the crazy innovations you guys come up with. I did a video of your 45L and small camera cubes with some of my own innovations of how to use it.

[@garethbartlett]

This was such a great video and actually convinced me to buy the bag and some cubes. Ace work. Loved the non-corporate style.

[@Saguaronek]

Hi guys, love your stuff.. quick question. Can this bag fit regular basketball ball? Thank you for checking :)

[@AlexandreYAMADA74]

Awesome video as usual! Would be nice that you could consider making a kind of cover that we could put all around the duffel bag in case if we need to check-in the bag but doesn’t want to have it damaged.

[@konradchristen]

I bought this bag from REI and it had really good reviews online. I have been traveling for two weeks in Europe with this bag. Y’all seem super chill and have made a great bag. Kudos

[@CyberMew]

How did you find it?

[@konradchristen]

@@CyberMew I found the bag via online reviews and then found it listed for sale from my local REI and promptly ordered it. Turns out my brother has had the same bag for several years and I never knew 🤣 we showed up for the trip with the same bag and I was like wait what?

[@CyberMew]

@@konradchristen 😂. So would you recommend the bag? Any issues with it so far?

[@konradchristen]

@@CyberMew No issues at all, I would say that the "backpack mode" can be a little uncomfortable, but its a super nice feature to have on trips where you want to carry lots of stuff as a duffle but then want to day trip around and need to carry some random stuff but not everything. The leather on the handles is an okay "small cushion" and maybe the magnets on the handles weren't as strong as I'd like. But overall, it gets an A+ from me.

[@tkozikow]

The only thing that is keeping me from jumping on this bag is the lack of a luggage handle pass-through. I know that this is suitable as a carry-on, but wondering if I could use this as my personal item when I travel with a rolling bag.

[@soimikey]

got mine today and loving all the features

[@cyrielle_]

Those handles don't look practical at all ( not strong magnet, and the backpack option looks uncomfortable). BUT... Would it be possible to purchase a 2nd shoulder strap and use the 2 instead of the regular handles as a backpack option ? I'd consider to purchase this duffle as a main carry-on bag ( with a small packable day-pack inside), but I want the possibility to wear it as a backpack ( so I'm able to carry it on a motorbike ride for example). As a 5.4 feet woman, I would not carry it as a backpack as it's shown here, for more than 5 min... The handles seem only interesting if you use the duffle as a sport bag or a weekend bag when you use you car...

[@ryanmago08]

there backpack style looks unconvincingly comfortable.

[@AroiiRoj]

Please design backpack strap for accessory .

[@transws6am]

Exactly. Sell proper straps for this thing.

[@calahad]

There's a lot of people in the comments section, and this happens on most of the PD's videos, that come in here typing with totally wrong expectations. This is a duffel first, everything else second. Just because it isn't a backpack because you thought it could be doesn't mean it's a bad product. Adjust your expectations accordingly.

[@Churchie0814]

If not used for travel, could this double for like a bball bag? How would basketball/shoes fit for example - too small?

[@PetrKrenzelok]

When I was younger, I have travelled with duffels. Later on I've switched to a suitcase with wheels, but never was too comfortable with it nor the backpacks for other than daily or touristic purposes. I am thinking of getting back to duffels, mainly because they are usually much lighter than (PD) travel backpacks. This duffel looks realy nice, the only thing I dislike about its aesthetics is, that it is way too wide. It should not be imo designed for the photography cubes in mind and should be taller instead. Looks weird when carrying over the shoulder and what I really hate is often suggested vertical carry-on, which ruins the overal aesthetics even more ... Going to get it anyway, well, because that's what a PD addict usually does :-)

[@CyberMew]

Is there a new revision where it stays open and not close when unzipped? It’s annoying to want to put things in with 2 hands but it’s “closed” even though bag is unzipped.

[@StephenShreds]

Bring the travel duffle in tan!

[@Micah-Woods]

You guys do a very good job at breaking down your merchandise and do a good job with the quality of your products! Definitely interested in investing more your ecosystem! 😄

[@blindperson8677]

How do they make 19 minutes feel like 60

[@eaacowboys]

Hi, if you have an outer zipper on top of the normal zipper, you would create an expansion of almost 20L. Now, its a 35L expandable to 55L, tnx EdA

[@michaellindblom4938]

You forgot your laptop on the table! Any compartment in the duffel for that one?

[@TamerBekir]

Good call. I dont believe so!

[@JoeLopez]

It’s a great looking bag. A bit small for the price point for my needs however.

[@jen.h]

Apologies if this had already been asked, but can someone explain how the "Hand straps double as luggage pass-through for roller bag carry"? Do they, specifically, mean the grab handles on the sides of the bag? I can't imagine the MAIN hand straps to be luggage pass-through compatible... the bag and luggage would just fall over from the weight! This feature isn't demonstrated or explained from any videos I've watched from PD or KZbin reviews.

[@AshtonMcCammonGotBored]

If I had a dollar for every time he said visibility in this video, I could buy us both lunch🤦🏽‍♂️

[@joshuaprofitt]

I love this companies products so much I need a second job just so I can buy everything they sell!

[@StarDarkAshes]

That first comment about the difference between them was so vague. So which one has the leather in which one has the Hypalon?

[@CyberMew]

Sage has leather. The black is hypalon.

[@BenAptus]

When is the peak design roller bag?

[@nikko6da9dafreakko]

Dude can you guys help me out here. I’ve bought multiple products from you since the gecko. SF resident. Your plastic clips on your main strap keep breaking. First one lasted maybe a week second one through warranty literally didn’t last 5 mins. No joke bag was empty only had your tech pouch & wash pouch inside it. As soon as I put the strap over my head buckle snapped before it hit my shoulder. Please help me out

[@nikko6da9dafreakko]

Other than that super sick bag and products I rock your stuff with all my gear and have been.

[@CyberMew]

Did you reach out to them and fix it?

[@santinobuonamici151]

Would you also be able to squeeze the wash kit alongside of the small and medium packing cubes? I have all three and would ideally want to be able to use them together

[@gundam0816]

any plans that this will come in grey or dark grey?

[@sshah2545]

I’ve waited years and no luck. I finally bought it in sage. I wish so much it game in the great charcoal to match my everyday bags and messenger

[@jonah8265]

Would this work for a school pack

[@operationbricks793]

How did you fit the camera cube in there if its 32 cm wide and the bag is 25 cm wide according to your website.

[@gundam0816]

is the grey handle straps available with purchase of the black duffle?

[@alister7514]

Donde puedo comprar los C-clip como accesorios, pues los de mi bolso los perdí?

[@BradlyOllivierre]

flag st.vincent peak design travel duffel 35L call peak design $?

[@TheMarsgia]

Can you design a bag for us the no- hipster types? We need a regular outdoors , tac, hiking camera bag. You guys have the best design ideas . Please consider it .

[@aggaviriyo790]

They won't make that. It's nit theur style. Your question is rather spid you know

[@spvxter]

mars GIA Are you looking for a bag that’s just a more comfortable and backpack like, large camera cube? Peak Design is about making bags that can change according to your needs. Creating a bag that just does one thing without the potential to have other uses is doing what the rest of the crowd already does. It could be done, but the current lineup of gear gets the job done extremely well already.

[@transws6am]

Sell proper backpack straps for this already. Have been watching and assumed they are coming.

[@maheemmehedi44]

No luggage pass through 😢

[@williamknox974]

I have the 35L duffel bag above in Sage that (used one time) if anyone would like to purchase it from me. Love the duffel, but I backed the product way back during the Travel Backpack's campaign and i wish i would of selected the black instead of the sage. I will be buying the black soon and i have no use for two. Will obviously send pics, receipt from Peak and anything else necessary.

[@lewishague123]

Still for sale?

[@leswong7801]

can this fit a large camera cube plus 2 tech pouches?

[@niclas67878]

Does the Travel Tripod fit in the side pocket?

[@qexdee2189]

I have the travel tripod and I’m planning to get this duffel bag I’ll let you know once I got it

[@qexdee2189]

Hi there I just got my Duffel 35L, and unfortunately both side pockets is unable to fit my travel tripod

[@codytentis9909]

Can I bring 35L as carry on

[@CyberMew]

Yes you can in fact they marketed it as a carry on approved.

[@Zenither]

So can I add clothes in it ? Like I want my camera gear hides and my clothes on top would I be able too ?

[@evshrug]

They showed a couple examples of packing camera gear in packing cubes along with clothes in regular packing cubes. So yes. But it depends on how much you want to carry (and if you want packing cubes to compress your clothes and separate/protect/organize your camera gear)

[@Zenither]

EvShrug I need just like a week of clothes thanks for answering I ended up getting a army bag then get a cube

[@evshrug]

Zenvarr • Cool! There’s many ways to solve a packing question :) Lately, I’ve been using a decently big backpack and a compressible duffel. The duffel folds up into a pouch about the size of 4 CD cases, but you can unfold it and it’ll fit under an airplane seat without counting as extra luggage. It’s light, which is great because my PD Everyday backpack (30L, V1) is a bit heavy, so I can also use the duffel as a day-pack.

[@nirro6]

Love your products and love these videos. However! Anyone watching this video needs to watch in 1.25x playback speed.

[@tvfd-thevirtualflightdispa978]

PD, you really need to get real. First, I LOVE your gear. Both of these bags are awesome. Either of them, individually, are excellent single bag carry. However, it is completely impractical to carry a backpack that may weigh up to 30 lbs and a duffel which will weigh up to 30lbs. Now, Lawrence can probably pull that off, but if, like me, I'm not as big and strong as Lawrence, it is unrealistic to expect one person to carry both bags together. A more practical way to operate is one of the bags (either the duffel with a smaller backpack, say 10L like the, wait for it...the PD Sling bag (which I own, btw)..or the travel backpack and the...wait for it.. 10L sling bag to go under the seat. I fly a LOT (work for an airline) and almost always carry my camera gear with me. I almost never check a bag (there are some exceptions) because I never know if I'm getting on the plane. The TB and the 10L together will get you on the plane no problem (unless you buy basic economy, in which case, you will pay for both checked and carry on...and probably a center seat and checking your carry on...but I digress). I also must carry a CPAP machine and a full pharmacy. My solution? The PD wash pouch can carry the 16 medications that I have to carry with me. The two bag carry on I use requires a wheeled underseat bag (unfortunately not PD, but a very excellent non PD product). I can get on with both and because I have both the small and medium cubes, I can adapt my carry as needed. The 10L sling goes in the outer pocket of the PD TB and when I get to my destination, I can carry everything on wheels and if necessary, I can hand carry the wheeled bag (as it does not more than 15 lbs full) quite easily. So what do I use for a Dopp kit? An old airline amenity bag that I can stuff a corner of anything. Why do I got into such length? The PD Travel System is VERY adaptable, and I utilize as many of your products as possible (the new tripod that is coming to me from PD will solve my tripod carry). The one thing I cannot advocate or find realistic is a carry of both the TB and the Duffel together. It will not be possible to carry on both. The 10L sling does fit under the seat, so that is very doable, but not the two big bags. If you check the duffel and carry on the TB, it will suck for you if you arrive with one and not the other and if they do arrive, it will suck more to carry them. Trust me, I've done it before and it just doesn’t work very well. This is not to say that you should not buy both bags. Not at all. Just don't carry both of them. So, to everyone reading, you really need to buy PD gear because it is awesome stuff. It travels very well and solves a lot of problems if you, like me, carry my gear around. It can almost do everything. Now, if you designed a wheeled bag underseat convertible backpack...well, isn't that an idea? My best to you all!!

[@Zenither]

Ima bee honest when it’s a book bag it don’t look so cozy

[@jruiz7161]

Viewer 219!

[@Madhuri7891]

Just one thing missing.... Wheels!!

[@jordanleopard]

I think I speak for everyone who agrees with me when I say the black bag needs that tan leather detailing.

[@Bo_Yeshua]

Lost me at the chord hook

[@timlee1313]

I think these duffels lack of an important thing: comfort. The everyday backpack was great, travel backpack were too heavy, now 35 and 55 duffels? I would rather get an hiking backpack and ICU to carry my cameras and stuffs.

[@Keliiyamashita]

Bruh, that backpack style looks uncomfortable!

[@spvxter]

Kelii Yamashita It’s meant to be a backpack only as a convenience feature and not as a primary function. It’s first and foremost designed as a duffel with the backpack as added functionality but not as its intended use. If you would like a duffel/backpack hybrid, the 65L duffelpack is 10L larger in its natural, not expanded 45L state and features padded backpack straps that double as duffel style carrying straps.

[@aggaviriyo790]

It's something we call optional

[@RadMan24]

If you carry thousands of dollars of equipment in a duffel bag, and enjoy the sensation of having a shoulder strap snap, causing the said bag to fall off your shoulder, and roll down several flights of stairs, this bag is for you. Horrible, absolutely horrible quality. Stay away, it's not worth it. I can't express that enough, no lifetime warranty is worth damaging equipment.

[@GreenRC24]

I don't like a single thing about this camera bag.

[@richardellishk]

but why put a bag in a bag when using the camera cubes? why not just make a camera bag!!!????? attach, detach, attach, detach, attach, detach,... maybe that's what you should rename yourselves as 'Attach Detach' 'AD' for short, definitely an over-designed version of what should be a simple duffle bag.

[@spvxter]

Because these bags aren’t designed to be primarily dedicated camera bags. They are bags designed to change based on what you need them to do. If you had to do some business photography today and had to carry your gear in a neatly organized fashion and had a trip overseas the next day, you could have your bag loaded out for your shoot and by the time you got back to your studio at the end of the day, all your clothes and traveling essentials would be waiting prepacked in your packing cubes that you would swap out in 30 seconds or less. It’s a more efficient way you use a bag. You don’t need to buy a dedicated camera bag and a dedicated traveling bag when you just need the one without much compromise on functionality.

[@CheeseOnEverything]

Cuz then u can switch between bags without taking everything out