Peak Design  Outdoor Pack 25 L

I bought both sizes of this pack in the hopes that they would be a Peak Design grand slam, they are not. First, these bags were heavily marketed as camera bags they are not. The 25 is ok if you are only going to carry a few things on a quick in and out. Keep in mind that there is very little organization going on with this bag. the 2 side zippered pockets do not hold a lot especially in the way of camera gear. If you put little stuff in there it will be hard to find because the pockets don't open up much. Anything that goes into the front flappy part will protrude into the camera cube space as a lump. The front flappy part can realistically only carry small soft stuff or very flat items if its going to be useful. The laptop sleeve isn't padded from the main compartment. If anything from your camera cube protrudes outside the cube (it will because of how shallow the cube is) it can have the potential of ruining your laptop/tablet. The sternum straps are difficult to use and horribly uncomfortable. There is a lack of any grab handles except for the top and it is very uncomfortable to use if you carry any weight in this bag. The bag comes with extra tie downs which are very long and stringy. Haven't found a good use for them. if you use them to hang a sleeping bag or camp mat from the bottom the leftover string is going to hang down and flap around. If you are a person with any size, the backpack straps are very short. Mine end pretty much above my armpit. This is ridiculous for something that is supposed to be vest style straps. These bags will only hold the V2 camera cubes. This is very bad because the V2 cubes are too small in every size. They are not tall enough so most lenses need to lay down to be protected which obviously takes up twice the space. The good part. The quality of the materials and zippers seems good. You can get a waist strap for the 25, the waist strap for the 45 comes with the bag and is easily removed. These bags are very poorly designed for a photographer which is very disappointing from Peak.

This is by far the best camera bag I have ever owned! I used it recently for a 2 weeks travel with my wife and 2 kids. i could bring my 500 f4 ii canon lens, R5, 24-70 2.8, 15-30 2.8, 70-200 2.8, mini 3 drone etc. Along with that, 4 water bottles on the mesh side pockets and front and top were filled with either little food and my coat. On the side I could attach a pocketable peak design tote to bring layers and mittens hat for the kids and wife. It was super comfortable and I am 6 foot 215lbs. The look is awesome and small compared to other brands and stille can bring as much if not more! The only downside is the large insert size. I need it longer so I used the fstop XL insert and I am waiting patienly for a bigger insert :) It it VERY versatile:)

I just received mine about 3 weeks ago. Super happy with the design, build, colour and the quality. I love how it opens both ways and it’s perfect for my camera and lenses! The compartments are really thought through. I can’t wait to take it to more of my outdoor adventures! Thanks Peak Design for this awesome design!

I’m just wrapping up a trip in Patagonia and I’m so thankful I bought this bag in the SF store the week before. I’m not a conditioned hiker but somehow I managed 20 miles with 30lbs on my back, including a brutal 1000 elevation gain in the last hour. This pack held me in the right way, balanced the load, and was soft on the contact points. Don’t get me wrong, I hurt, but I probably would not have finished the hike with a lesser bag and holy hell was the destination worth it.

Signed up to the Kickstarter campaign and did not regret. Bought this to replace my smaller commuting bag (PD Everyday 20L). Currently being used as a daily commute via train to work (in Sydney AU) to carry a 16" laptop and lunch (in a Decor Microsafe Oblong). Sits well with everything in it. Super flat when lunch is taken out. Very comfy shoulder straps (also sits well for my broad frame). Well worth investing into adjusting to the many compartments where you can store things. Will be tested and used for travelling next year!

I got the 25L bag as part of the kick starter. Since then I’ve used it for both hiking and multi-week work trips. The bag has a surprising amount of space but still packs down tight. I fit my camera cube, clothes for a week+, toiletries, and 2 laptops in. It was tight, but it all fit in an overhead space on planes. I compliment the backpack with the 7L sling, which fits my book and snacks for traveling. Overall, I love it. It is roomy and comfy, key points for me. I do have to say that it feels a bit too complicated at times. I also wish the attachment points for the various straps were a bit easier to clip into. They kinda lay flat and make it tough to quickly clip in.

Really spacious big for cameras and there is lots of storage. A couple of improvement ideas: 1. Top sheet is easily scratched. Went for one trip and the top section is already scratched in multiple areas. In some conners where the top fabric is bent, the edge is also wearing out. The quality in much poorer than I expected. 2. The bag emphasizes on light weight, which makes the bag easily collapse. I have a medium size cube with it and every time I open it, the frame of the bag falls and collapses to the ground. I have to spend time pulling it back and zipper it. Not big a deal, but definitely a hassle.

I love how this backpack makes packing easier without causing shoulder pain. Before this, I owned an Everyday Backpack 20L, and I find the Outdoor Backpack more practical and comfortable even though it has fewer features for organizing gear. Comfort was the most important reason for the switch, and the Outdoor Backpack provides excellent value. The only reason for 4* is I wish they could update the handle on top with something much softer. It feels too thin and sharp when carrying heavy loads. Also, the addition of a luggage strap could complete this backpack. However, they shared an unlisted video on YouTube showing how you can make a luggage strap with the straps provided.

The backpack is awesomely comfortable to carry around and large enough to fit all I need. With the EDB that I carried around for last couple of years (actually almost 10 already), I usually felt that when I filled the 30L backpack with camera, laptop and some stuff around, it was becoming uncomfortable to carry. I did not manage to fill this one yet and every now and then I am finding new features that I missed initially. The only drawback is the access to the camera, which I really loved on the EDB. Given the bag does not have any supporting structure around the zip, opening the back pocket requires a lot of fiddling (even though I have the camera cube "locked" in the place).

Backed this product on Kickstarter and have now taken it on several trips. It has become my new favorite travel bag. It holds a surprising amount and keeps nicely secured. Comfortable fit on my shoulders, even when weighted inside. Quick access shoulder pouches have been an great addition to my travel routine, excellent place to quickly stash/access my phone or wallet while going through the airport and security. Multiple tie down points around the bag give me the chance to increase storage if needed. No visible signs of wear after several multiday trips thus far. Another hit product from PD in my eyes.