Peak Design Outdoor Backpack: The Definitive Guide

[@RickMentore]

This requires a degree in engineering to utilize all functions. And it's so cool, I want one!

[@carloalcos]

Seriously. I just got my 45L in the mail and I feel overwhelmed. I'm scared.

[@ianroe1076]

Even for people like me who don't hike or camp, these bags are always very cool to see with all the features being shown off. I look forward to seeing a few of these new features and design choices inevitably show up in the Everyday line.

[@thomashecht71]

First product presentation that I saw done by Tyler. Well done, man. And cool product, too.

[@michellevantinephotography]

I used the 25L bag that you sent over to me (Fstoppers) this weekend for my shoot in Paris. I loved it. I got many commentaries on the sleek luxurious design and I loved the side mesh pockets. They stretch so I could put a lot in them but have a very tight closing so everything felt secure. I love how it works seamlessly with the cubes I have from my travel backpack. Another great design!

[@auntie4life]

Okay first of all, this guy's a treasure. I don't care what you're paying him - it's not enough. I cannot remember the last time I watched a full 15 minute video of 'anything' without stopping the feed. Until now. I liked the product before I watched this video but now I'm definitely going to buy the product. I'll tell you something else, if I ever start a business, I'm coming for this guy!

[@SaberTech01]

I’d love to see a video about configuring the bag for travel, including a luggage pass through.

[@demoactivist7062]

It's really impressive to see how many useful features from this product line can be incorporated into everyday products. I'm looking forward to seeing them in v3 soon. Keep up the great work!

[@quagmire321able]

I guess it's kinda not too late to finally release a good video on these bags 3 days before your Kickstarter finishes.... Lol

[@PrzemekSielatycki]

There’s no link in the description that you mention at about 2:30

[@peakdesignvideo]

Hey there, that's our mistake. We meant to have them posted at the same time but had a hangup on the sizing video. We'll add a note in the description about this for now and then update the link as soon as it's up on our channel.

[@JB-ji9up]

@@peakdesignvideo When will it be ready its been a month and units are already out there. Thanks for helping.

[@casperfranz9787]

Love the bag. Awesome to see the same attatchement style used on the travel backpack. Sourced the external carry straps from it to fasten skis on the outside of the outdoor bag. Exited to see how it performs.

[@duncanwallace7760]

Nice looking bag and very well made video, particularly showing load outs and how things work!

[@JeanPaulvanRijswijk]

I ordered the 25l version thinking this was a great value for photographers and skiing 6:33 . Big disappointment it was. For skiing everything is to meddlesome to fiddle with. The camera pouch is not easily accessible and the straps on the chest you cannot use wearing gloves. Entering a sky lift is to much trouble. For photo walking it would have been my primary goal. However. No easy access to equipment during walking. For me this backpack is a big and expensive mistake!

[@purenrg2468]

I backed on Kick Starter the 45L! Cannot wait.

[@sam-yau]

Going to wait for the V2 iteration of this one... 2.5 lbs for the 25L is on the heavy side of outdoor packs, and that free-hanging extra cordage just whipping around is an absolute no-go for any kind of technical scrambling or approaches where a bad snag can mean losing your balance.

[@faithdeejay]

So cool to see James Zabiela introducing this awesome backpack ❤️

[@peakdesignvideo]

It was honestly very kind of him to fly across the pond just for this. 🙏

[@FiZ]

05:08 - PRO TIP!! WHAT WHAT?!?!!!!!😂

[@peakdesignvideo]

WHAT WHAT?!?!?!

[@distantsoil]

“There’s a whole video about sizing” Is there? Where’s the link!

[@peakdesignvideo]

Hey there, that's our mistake. We meant to have them posted at the same time but had a hangup on the sizing video. We'll add a note in the description about this for now and then update the link as soon as it's up on our channel.

[@ASH-rk4fu]

Great job. I will take the 25L and 7L. Are we not using lens caps on our lenses like savages running around in the wilderness?

[@peakdesignvideo]

We live life on the edge.

[@japanclaude1]

Very nice , but I wonder why you don’t ha a Small/Large cube for the 25L equivalent of a small/Medium + extra small cube would be easier to carry a large zoom attached to a camera and one more body and lens . Wouldn’t that be a nice option . I really hope you can make this happen. Thanks in advance JC.

[@harukananami6615]

Is it possible to have option to add more gear loops and carry cords on ks?

[@thesawwing]

Videos are NEXT LEVEL! 🎉

[@smithskyes]

12:28 dialog is the best! I say that everytime I have to pack

[@peakdesignvideo]

Sometimes it be like that.

[@benthompson9717]

Seems like a lot of prior load-out examples have been heavy on making this an expensive piece of luggage for clothes and more modest sized gear. At least this one covers more of the gear load options. I'd like to see more gear load options. For example, what will handle a Canon R5 MkII, 200-800 Zoom for wildlife outings (mounted or not), 10-20 f4 for landscapes, 70-200 f2.8 for a day pack use? Sure, we can always get the biggest bag, but maybe my back would like something capable but minimalist. I can always take a checked bag for clothes.

[@unfi6798]

We love it. We want it. Shall we get both.? So where's Seth.?

[@jakobeng1303]

do you have an update on the sizing video?

[@Jeno097]

What is the load capacity of a gear cord?

[@zhen_wu]

Can I use for snowboarding

[@LaPulgaM]

Its the same backpack but the 25l hip belt is sold separately?! Are you kidding me??

[@whygamewhy]

I think 25L is cheaper. Why do u need hip belt for a daypack anyways?

[@maximeraton5110]

I don't understand why you didn't make a 30-35 which is still the most common size for outdoor and which is also suitable for airlines

[@BradlyOllivierre]

Peak design duffel 😮😊

[@doncrisan]

I need a 15l version!

[@EldarGezalov]

Thanks, very cool video! I wonder when you will upload the fit video you mentioned a few times in this one.

[@peakdesignvideo]

Hey there, that's our mistake. We meant to have them posted at the same time but had a hangup on the sizing video. We'll add a note in the description about this for now and then update the link as soon as it's up on our channel.

[@EldarGezalov]

@@peakdesignvideo Sounds good, thanks! Congrats on the success with the Outdoor line campaign! 👏

[@NudaLu]

I am still confused about how sleeping bag and tent get packed into the 45L after watching this video

[@PeterLariviere]

Folks at Peak Design please, please, please, stop sending out your products for reviews by 'influencers' who obviously haven't done any research on the product, are not real outdoor photographers, pro or enthusiasts, and clearly are looking at likes for their videos and not sharing what could be a good, or bad, product for their viewers. These outdoor backpacks and at least the 7 litre sling, look interesting to me as an enthusiast bird and travel photographer. In fact I am currently on a 7 week trip in Sicily, I think based on your channels reviews and the one by Pack Hacker, that the 25l may have been a better choice as a pack for this trip than the one I did bring. But, and this is the point of my concern with the current pile of trash on reviews currently out there, I have not seen one, and I have looked, that throws in an older gear package like an old 80d with a 400 f5.6 or 70-300 L or a 5d3 and 70-200 f2.8, etc, etc.. and goes out for a walk on a trail, hops on a plane and speaks to how the pack fit in the overhead..... people sitting at a kitchen table with tags flopping around, pretending they have been using the bags is nonsense. OK, you get the picture. Example. I just saw the start of a video of a guy who didn't even realize that he was holding the stabilizer strap for the sling and thought it was a tie down strap. WTH!! So Peak Design in the future I would be happy to recommend a few good, well respected folks who have decent following on social media that likely meet your marketing requirements. And no this is not a ploy to be a reviewer. I want good reviews on solid products I may be interested in. As someone who worked in protected areas management (now retired) I want to know and trust someone's opinion on products. Your current stable of reviewers with a few exceptions leave me wondering if the poor selection in reviewers is meant to get positive reviews from people who don't know what they are talking about or how to really use the gear.

[@AllenStauffer]

Wait, 25L maxes at Smedium? I could have sworn I saw somewhere that a Medium would fit and have one in my current pledge. 😬 Do I need to remove that?

[@borderlessniko]

The medium does not fit the 25L

[@AllenStauffer]

@@borderlessnikoBummer. Thanks! But is that like “Does not fit. Cannot be made to fit.” Or “it’s a tight squeeze so it’s not recommended”? 😅 I really thought one of the review videos showed it, but can’t find it. Maybe I’ve just watched too many of them now..

[@KirkChamberlain-f5u]

@@AllenStauffer one KZbinr crammed it in but Peak doesn’t recommend and if you compare internal size of 27cm of the backpack to 31cm of the medium you can see why. They said the smedium was designed specifically for the 25L.

[@AllenStauffer]

@@KirkChamberlain-f5u Yep, I see that now. Thank you both. Saved me $70.

[@peakdesignvideo]

The other comments covered this pretty well but the confusion may be due to the fact that the Medium Camera Cube *does not* fit, but the Medium Original Packing Cube *does* fit. It can get a bit confusing with all the different accessories and we're constantly trying to dial in the language we use for it.

[@trigerek1]

Can you daisy-chain smedium and extra-small camera cubes vertically via c-clips in a 45l bag to facilitate "flap tucking" in both of them? From a sizing standpoint it seems doable... Slightly asymmetrical though.

[@peakdesignvideo]

Yeah, in theory this may work, but it wouldn't be a very elegant solution so wouldn't personally recommend it.

[@clarkmediaproductions]

Nice music!

[@RauliKarlmats]

I am just watching this video now and I already know what bag you are referring to and I feel the exact same I’ve been thinking about it since it was released and I have been thinking should I just treat myself for Christmas kislux

[@AE1Bat]

How does the center pocket deal with water? From rain or a leaking hydration bag?

[@invisibleworld7489]

well, you're fked

[@trigerek1]

There are holes at the bottom, they have mentioned it on live get-together

[@TheTravelingTank]

“Yeah babe of course I have a good use for it” *she shakes her head disappointed in me*

[@RickMentore]

😆😆😆

[@peakdesignvideo]

Tell her I can vouch for you. You absolutely have a good use for it.

[@happy-nik]

You need to start making outdoor clothing! And thank you for ruining my bank account with your beautiful products-again.

[@peakdesignvideo]

Maybe someday. Appreciate the support!🤝

[@premiumbitter]

Bummer that using a capture clip effectively takes a pocket out of commission.

[@annaleykiste]

I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...

[@JamesPaulGomez]

An outdoor bag with a hanging string to get caught on trees and outdoor stuff?

[@febo2024]

Just say you’ve never bought a real outdoor pack before and move on. Plenty of packs of straps, loops, or strings that can get caught on shit. That’s why you just take the 2.5 seconds to tuck that stuff in and move the fuck on.

[@JamesPaulGomez]

@ tell me you’ve never bought a peak design bag before without telling me.

[@febo2024]

The 45L outdoor pack is my 3rd bag from them. But I’m guessing you’re still at zero backpacking packs.

[@JamesPaulGomez]

@@febo2024 wowers, peak design fanboy. Lol please show me your collection and tell me more

[@febo2024]

really don’t have much to go on here do you? Maybe you should try having experience in things before you talk about them.

[@AcrodeinoS]

That’s so wild to sold the rain cover separately. Shimoda do as good with their bags but better price and don’t sell the brand name instead of the product….

[@DaveStern2]

it's such a give and take with any rain cover. many people won't need them and so if they include them with every pack, they have to include that in the cost (because it's not free to make them), and then they will produce many, many rain covers that are not needed (which is kind of a waste of material). yet for those who do want them, they always want them included. yet if they made them a no-cost add-on for anyone who wants, everyone would ask for one since there's no economic incentive not to. but then when they do charge, everyone who buys feels taken advantage of. Maybe they just need to sell rain covers at cost so it's not expensive to get one if needed (yes that brings down margin of their business, but not by a lot).

[@AcrodeinoS]

@@DaveStern2 You are right for a good part of your answer. I had not seen the rain cover thing from this angle. But to be honest, I was a baker of peak design, I really liked their products and they revolutionized a lot of things. I just have the impression that lately the brand no longer has the same line as before. The problem of the rain cover was just the point that made me react...

[@DaveStern2]

@@AcrodeinoS how have they changed?

[@FieldingSmith]

Just curious, could you guys do a pack for longer torso people? Many companies don't make them because of airline size regulations. But I'm asking as a person with a 22.5in torso and some bad back problems... I'd love a bag that actually fit properly.

[@peakdesignvideo]

Definitely hear you and will pass this on to the design team!

[@davidrea6301]

​@@peakdesignvideoagree on this. I appreciate the adjustability being better than most, but a bit more for us folks on the upper end would be appreciated.

[@myyxboyz]

❤❤❤

[@AlphaProductions-s7u]

the packs are not suitable for quick access. to take out or to put back a camera or changing lens you have to take the backpack off to the ground and open it completely. imagine doing that in wet conditions like rain forest or in the mud. plus the hydartion hose routing from the bottom to top is a weak point. and hydration alwas have larger volume with water. in the 25 liter demonstration on 11:50-11:51 minute you see when he closes the rear section of the backpack how it doesnt close smoothly and there is a big gap. the next frame is when the backpack is already close. and this is without bladder. with bladder i dont see how you close the backpack without putting o big pressure on the camera cube and all the gear exposed with direct contact to the bladder.

[@minnh2094]

Feel the same. Editing the so call process really hides some cons

[@borderlessniko]

You can put the bladder on the front pouch, probably best not to have a water bladder with your camera gear.

[@quickdry3]

if you have the hip belt on, you can take the shoulder straps off and spin it around from back to front. It isn't as nice as the quick access pockets on a lowepro or shimoda, but it's about the same as an FStop Tilopa (minus the top and back pockets, but plus more useable side pockets and a different laptop/hydration sleeve placement). I think I'd go for the shimoda over this - though I think one thing PD has over them is a larger distribution network/physical store presence. It's hard to justify the eyewatering prices of camera backpacks without trying them on.

[@AlphaProductions-s7u]

​@@borderlessniko you need center of gravity to be as close to the body not away. and also the front pouch will be useless for other things. remind you the 25 liter has no metal frame like the 45

[@borderlessniko]

@AlphaProductions-s7u won't be an issue really 3L bladder isn't much weight and it will be reduced as you consume the water. Most bags in this size won't have a frame

[@papsny]

Anybody who hikes a lot knows how awful it is to maintain a water bladder. If I want photo carry, Shimoda does it better and has more comfortable straps. If I want an outdoor backpack there's Hyperlite or Zpacks which are better options. This bag is more of an urban travel bag, no different than their PD 45L. Come on guys, you've had a headstart and other brands like Nomatic are doing it better.

[@RichardWingo]

love PD but these guides are becoming too silly with the excessive sensory overload of quick cuts, meme sound effects & editing. Feels like an extra long tiktok reel

[@JesseStarrPhoto]

I think they’re great. Hard to make a video like this!

[@MilkowskiSalach]

A long time ago, I bought a fake LV luggage bag at the airport and was taken home on the conveyor belt by a fellow passenger. But I bought these fake bags from kislux , so I don’t care if they are lost.

[@adjake1]

This is a useless video for fit

[@engrmoutassim]

Selling the rainfly separately is an absolute ripoff and a clear exploitation of customers.

[@emilfransson3632]

Wow, take a chill pill

[@kanjobazooie3422]

small business with quality products that probably cost more to produce vs sell per unit are maximizing their income by selling an optional (not necessarily needed) item separately😢😢

[@engrmoutassim]

@@kanjobazooie3422 Small? Costs more to produce? You must be delusional.

[@ConstanzeTrn]

Because I need to change bags frequently for work, I chose them for attending important gatherings. The replica of kislux gave me more choices, and it completely held up the scene. Everyone praised it for looking good.

[@mirage711]

Ugly!!!!!

[@stephanieetchells6667]

Please don't use the lords name in vain even if you think it is under your breath. 😢

[@thecuriousboardgamer]

Jesus, you people like to control others, don't you?