Hands-On: Peak Design Travel Backpack Review

When Peak Design launched the Travel Backpack back in 2018, the bag quickly racked up its fair share of accolades, including not one, not two, but three best-in-show awards at Outdoor Retailer just that year. Of course, the brand’s bags are notorious for being overbuilt to the point of intimidation. In this review, we take a deep dive into the Travel Backpack to see whether its innovative construction is actually a slick marketing exercise.

Purchase Link:

Video Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:52 First Impressions
02:27 Materials and Hardware
04:31 Internal Organization
06:19 On-Body
07:49 Closing Thoughts

Affiliate Disclosure: ​

Clicking on these links to purchase products may earn HICONSUMPTION a small percentage of the purchase price as a referral fee.

Follow HICONSUMPTION:

#travelgear #everydaycarry #gear

[kauaiboyo]

OK, just got back from a 2 1/2 weeks trip in Europe, and I cheated, I used a compact lightweight portable folding luggage carrier that saved my shoulder and back. I used it as a backpack only as needed like boarding the plane, going up stairs, rain, and etc. What I like best about the backpack is the security features, the tough material, and sleek look. The only inconvenience is that the front pockets are a bit tight to access if the bag is full, and to access the main compartment you have to flip it over so the backside is up, or unzipped the front partition to access the main compartment, but then you have the floppy partition you need to fold over awkwardly and make sure it won't flop back. Other than that, I like the bag...I have to like it because it's an expensive bag to start with.

[headphoneboy]

There’s another YT channel dedicated to carry gear that’s been using that same intro song for years. Just an FYI.

[mdmcd]

Ive taken this bag through hell over the last three years of constant extended travel and abuse. Theres improvements sure. But hands down the most reliable piece of kit I have ever owned.

[ahkam]

May I know what packing cubes are those?

[seemanilow]

Hi what brand:model are the pens, notebook and key holder in the flatlay section of your video? Thanks

[kevlarnegative]

I absolutely love the design except for the back lid and the fact that the backpack hangs on the zippers 😢
This is why I got the Shimoda Explore 35 a month ago.

[billnelson]

All weight should really be on the hip belt, with the shoulder straps just keeping it in place. The first travel bag design to execute this will take the lead.

[Counselor_Education_Nation]

lighten the background, black on black is challenging to see. thanks

[simonezatti]

I have just watched your 5 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry [2022 EDC Guide] video which was borderline unwatchable and I wanted to check if you had maybe listened to the complaints and stopped reviewing black stuff against a black background and nope, still pushing through I see lol please for the love of christ just put on a white background

[PaulHo]

For once, this is a case where I prefer the written review. The whole headless anonymity thing for a backpack doesn't really work when describing straps and carry, just to be cut off and out of frame in B-roll. The whole black on black and moving studio portrait lighting bit is infuriating too.

[bsHugoo]

This sounds so strained, like you wrote it without consideration for how it would sound when spoken aloud. I haven’t seen your more recent videos, admittedly, but hopefully you’ve changed the tone coz it’s frankly uncomfortable.