WHO WILL WIN?! Peter McKinnon Camera Bag vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Comparison

Who will win in the battle for the BEST Travel and Camera Backpack? In this video we put the Peter McKinnon Camera Bag vs. the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L in 16 categories and see who comes out on top!

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Table of Contents:

0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Overview Of Both Travel Camera Backpacks
1:25 - Weight
1:54 - Carrying Capacity
2:16 - Price
2:52 - Size
3:45 - Exterior Pockets
5:51 - Carrying Handles
7:38 - Straps
11:54 - Access Into The Bag
13:06 - Zippers
15:09 - Laptop Pocket
16:32 - Interior Front Compartment
19:14 - Camera Compartment
21:41 - Dividers
23:38 - Comfort
24:29 - Aesthetics & Style
25:01 - And The Winner Is...
25:15 - Overall Thoughts
26:10 - Bloopers

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[BeckiandChris]

Just realized I’m really into camera bag comparison videos. 😍

[klintk]

I’ve always been amazed by the amount of polish that Peak puts into their products. Little innovation like the folding dividers and the zippers that “just work well” keeps me coming back over and over. Amazing comparison Dunna! Thanks for a well thought out video with great talking points.

[JaimeGFX]

My favorite thing so far is the fact that they actually look field tested bravo! something satisfying about them being reviewed and not looking like you just unboxed them enjoying this so far!

[WalkingDevon]

I agree with everything you say in this video, I've got the Peak Design with the medium cube as well. I especially like the zips, it's so nice to have no issues in opening the bag. Such a basic thing but you don't realize how much difference it makes until you put it to use. I use it as my main bag now and would recommend it to everyone.

[TheWhiskeyDictionary]

FYI, I bought the Peak Design Travel bag on your recommendation. Got the medium cube too. I had been considering Peter's bag for about a year but the price always turned me off... your review was super thorough and it helped me a lot. Thanks!

[djdavidbraz]

I have the Nomatic McKinnon bag and as far as comfort it’s probably the most comfortable bag I’ve ever had. I took a street photography trip to nyc and spent the entire day with this bag on my back. I walked from Times Square to the 911 memorial abs across the Brooklyn bridge where my car was parked. That’s a lot of waking. I carried my camera in my hand obviously, street photography, but I did have lenses in the bag and also my “water” bottled was kept full the entire time and in its pocket on the bag. Also had a jacket in the bag. When I got to the car my legs were killing me, but my shoulders were surprisingly great. Love this bag. I would still get it over the Peak even though I love peak design stuff. Both awesome bags, can’t go wrong either way.

[dantooinestudios]

Great video! I bought the Nomatic last year and returned it within 3 days. Even with all that space I still felt very restricted when trying to organize my gear. Also, as you mentioned, its too stiff and not at all comfortable (in my opinion). I ended up getting the Peak Design a few weeks later and have zero regrets in my decision. I have a few PD products, they are easily the most innovative brand out there.

[YonnBurgos]

I was going to buy the PM backpack, but your review changed my mind. I’m very happy I got to see this review!

[saraventura]

I can't find any channel that's not bias when it comes to Peter mcannan either there all his friends or the paid to say nice things about the bag.. very frustrating..it's great to see this video is not like that..

[gerryphilpott]

Thank you for this! I've been in shopping hell as can't go into a store to really try them on and play around with all the options. This was the next best thing. I will get my Peak Design as it checked all of my boxes and hope it works out for my needs. Great review process.

[JayLippman]

That Peak Design bag looks kind of perfect for me. Congrats Dunna. My wallet hates you. Again.

[MrHero]

Great video! Six years ago I moved several hours away from my office and began commuting to my office by plane 1-2x per month. Early on I purchased a Nomatic backpack that had just come out, based on positive reviews. I still use that backpack today and it continues to amaze me how well it works and how it still looks like new. Their products are amazing!!!

[MyCovertNarcissism]

When I started watching this I was so concerned it was going to be a video gushing about Pete, so glad you have the integrity to do a good honest review. I was happy to. be proven wrong.

[SpcmnSpf]

On the PD zippers you missed the fact that some of the pulls have a button that lets you tie them into some of the loops to help them stay shut. They can still open enough that you might lose some change or even keys maybe but it helps keep them in place. Especially if you don't open the side access from the bottom.

[darksideemt]

I could totally see how you came to your decision and honestly can't argue against it too much. Having the PM bag and I love it, you definitely pointed out a couple of things on the PD that I wish the Nomatic had. Primarily the straps on the back and how they can hide away and how it has 2 side pockets with still full access. Great job laying it all out there.

[Craiglou]

I love my Peak Design! Its been all over the world and it still looks brand new. Just some wet wipes to knock off some dirt and its clean! Kudos PD!

[FLOWProd]

I got both of them.. I ended up using the Peak Design one for personnal travel and the PM one for work. Because on the PM one I can put way more stuff as camera equipement than with the PD. I got all size of camera cubes and even the large one can't get enought stuff in it. Also in the PM bag I can put my DJI RS2 in the front pocket where i put some comfy stuffs inside the big internal pocket to protect him and all my other stuff inside the main compartment. Like that I can just go with everything i need with just one bag.

[trevorjohnson]

I really appreciate the honest review based on the bags and not on the people who made them. I have the PM bag and it has the features I need and the ones it doesn’t have (while they are cool to have) I don’t feel like I’m missing out on them. Except for the zippers.

[majestymedia]

We got 2x PD 45L and bought multiple cubes. We just load up the cube that contains the gear for the job.
We have a video cube, a photography cube, a live stream cube, lens only cube, even a support cube (for all the effects, lens filters, tools etc)
We can mix and match and load it to the PD 45L bag. Plus storage and organization is easy cause the gear are already in the cubes.
For the Nomatic PM bag, you got to take all your stuff out and load it every time you need a certain config.

[mikebray]

I own the Peter McKinnon backpack and have now resigned it to a luggage/clothing bag when I travel and use my Lowepro 450 AW as my main everyday camera bag or I use my Neewer 2 in 1 Roller Camera Backpack. I found certain advantages (very few) with the Peter McKinnon backpack... (1) the accessories....The extra accessories like the backpack with the camera compartment in the bottom for day trips is great to some degree, BUT the one issue I found with it along with the main camera backpack.... NEITHER fits my Nikon Z6 or Z7 properly!!! I had a hell of a time fitting my Nikon Z series cameras in them and I got the impression that Peter had them designed with those who use Canon and Sony Mirrorless cameras and negelected us Nikon users. (2) I LOVE the battery and memory card holders!! They are fantastic and have became a part of my everyday carry kit when out shooting along with the lens filter holder. But the one HUGE disadvantage is THEY COST EXTRA!!! With the accessories including the camera cube/backpack, accessory case, etc... it brought my purchase to over $1100.00

Next I really like Peak Design and their bags along with my Lowepro backpack as on the straps I can attach the Peak Design Camera Clip!!! On the Peter McKinnon bag, it was neglected for those of us who own them and the straps are just way too large and bulky to attach the camera clip. I literally had to cut the threads on one of the really thin exterior fabric straps on the outside of the main straps to attach my camera clip and even then it kept sliding up and down. Next disadvantage of the Peter McKinnon backpack was that side entrance kept getting caught on the Velcro from the separators on the inside. I had a hell of a time getting side access to my gear and my camera with it. Next thing I didn't like is Nomatic's return policy....wanted to return the bag after a few days of owning it and they expect the bag etc... to still have ALL the tags etc.... attached and all original packaging.... I had cut them off and disposed of the packaging so I was unable to return it. So I have resigned it to being a bag I use for carrying lighting gear like my Neewer LED/RGB light panels and Neewer studio strobes when doing shoots, plus I use it for JUST clothing when I travel. But I have to agree....Peak Design for the win!! I now regret not looking at their travel backpack and camera cube etc... But overall I love both my Neewer 2 in 1 roller backpack and Lowepro 450 AW.

But in the end as far as your review goes....If I could go back and reconsider my purchase....I would pick the Peak Design over the Nomatic/Peter McKinnon bag.