PD designs and makes their own zippers, Very high quality, some of the best on the market, many think even better than YKKs. PD is known for their high quality metal hardware and clips. Happy Travels!
This is a great travel bag because of the clamshell opening. The fact that its just a empty space adds versatility. I highly recommend as a travel bag.
I watched this video because im trying to decide between the PD 20L Everyday Zip and 30L Travel Backpack, but now I need those packing cubes for my trip, they're so cute!
I like the Aer but it is a bit heavier - they have an Aer small which is 28L. The Aer is good if you like a bit more admin pockets in the front of the pack. I think it would be best to try on both to get a good feel and fit. My spouse who is 5’2 and 110 pounds loves the Peak Design 30L as its default is actually 27L and fits her frame - the Aer was another choice but fully packed for her was not as comfortable although the Aer has a thicker suspension system (harness) for me I am 6’1 and 180 Pounds and I found both the Peak Design and Aer 28L to be comfortable fully packed out - I use the Peak Design regularly as I can stow the harness and carry it like traditional luggage - my travels have me moving from cabs to oddly fitting vehicles so the ability to stow the pack neatly is a plus.
It's incredible how you answered my most burning question in the first minute itself. Thank you! I'm hoping Spirit and Frontier let them be considered personal items too
I’ve flew with mine with Spirit last year out of NYC to Florida and several times with JetBlue. Going with JetBlue again in two weeks and this is my go to personal item for flights
I haver the 45L for the simple reson that it is a perfect overhead (hand luggage) luggage size; I use the messenger as a personal item additionally, which also works great.
Complicated question. I have a messenger for everyday use, and use the Everyday 30L sometimes for shopping or shorter things, but that might also be me just having too many Peak Design things. Shopping I could also do with the 45 for sure. In daily use, I am fine with the 13L of the messenger.
Hi There! We find they work totally fine for us! They aren't as comfy as the intense backpacking backpacks with tons of padding, but for most of our longer walking days my shoulders aren't sore, so I think they work fine for us!
Just came across this video. Thanks for the info! Just curious how it worked with Avelo Airlines and if by chance you've also flown with Frontier since. Here that they are very strict and will be flying with them pretty soon.
This sounds like a one-travel bag that I'm looking for but I'd like the security of being able to lock it. Is it possible to lock the main compartment or any part ?
Are these bags any good as an every day carry to coffee shop etc? In terms of accessing the main compartment by just opening it partially to allow for laptop access ... and then also reach into access the mesh bags? Im guessing no, better to get a purpose day pack...
The 45L is actually more versatile considering it can be used as a personal item when in 30L compressed state or as a carry-on when in expanded 45L state.
Thanks for the thorough and helpful review! For those curious, these (and the PD EDB 30L) should (if the website isn't lying) fit within most airlines' carry on limit. Delta, American and United have carry on dimension limits of 9"x14"x22" (Southwest allows slightly larger). According to PD's site, the Travel Backpack 30L expanded dimensions are 7.9"x13.4"x20.9".
Great video! You said the water bottle pocket were deep but that bottle was hanging out. It’s so rare to find waterbottle pockets that aren’t shallow. My bottle always work their way out and falls out when I bike. I use a Camel Chute bottle and also Nalgene and always have the same problem unless they deep
I have one and the build quality is ELITE. My biggest issues are the shoulder strap buckles get loose easily when just picking up. And, the sternum strap is necessarily difficult to get on and off. I've struggled multiple times trying to find where to latch the sternum buckle.
@@SharingtheRoadYay! I finally found some very good creators:) So, will this fit a domestic Delta Airline flight? (Personal item) I just bought it and now am having anxiety..
Impressive. I have the PD 45L and the Pakt Travel Backpack. Those are my 2 go 2s. Honestly I grab the Pakt more. Probably b/c it’s smaller so I definitely see the appeal here.
@@amyswiney3040 Oh that's so interesting! Yeah, for some reason we just never end up using built in organization and it becomes waisted space for us. I've heard great things about the Pakt bag though so great to hear your perspective! Thanks for sharing 🤗
Good overview, but IMO not a word about the quality and wearing comfort when fully loaded on your back is a huge miss. I keep coming back to this backpack and I would really like to try it out but there are a lot of negative comments on the internet because of the too thin straps and lack of comfort. Any comments on that please?
I just purchased this backpack, filled it up to the max, and walked around my house for about 10-15 minutes without any problems. This is not a hardcore hiking backpack or a walk around the city day pack. It is an airport to hotel/hostel backpack.
AER travel bag is slightly bigger and half pound heavier It meets the carry-on requirements for only 63% (92/145) of the world's airlines Whereas the percentage for the Peak Design 30L is 80%
I just got this pack, but when putting it on top of my rolling suitcase, I'm pretty dubious about it passing as a personal item. It's only about 2/3 the size of the roller! Mind you, I only see a problem IF you're also bringing a true carryon size bag. If not, then it wouldn't matter anyway if the gate agent thinks it's a carryon or personal item. My roller is smaller than your Monos so maybe the visual effect is less "big bag/small bag" and more like "hey, she's got two carryons!" I'm just a little worried about this combo hmmm
The numbers and reality are different things in the airports and airlines. For example I learned that Airbaltic lets you go 1kg over the on-hold luggae weight limit (23kg) and easyjet is okay with 1.5-2kg over the limit (20kg). Every airport and airline is different. But when boarding they only react to obvious things that they can confirm with first glance.
I sort of have the same concern. When boarding the plane I usually have the backpack on my back. I’m a big guy, so it might look like a regular sized backpack on me. My concern is mostly the length of the backpack, although the say that if fits under the seat of a plane, I fear that it might stick out a bit.
I’ve had this exact bag for about 9 months and have flown with it a ton - both with my roller and on its own. My boyfriend and I are long distance so I’m traveling every few weeks. I’ve had zero issues being stopped by gate agents while I’ve seen others get pulled aside. I’m quite petite too. I can’t remember all the airlines I’ve flown, but definitely Spirit, Frontier, Delta, United, Avelo, JetBlue and probably some more.
Hi! We've been able to fit it under airplane seats no problem. It's helpful when it's compressed to slide in easy, but it could probably fit well even if it was expanded. The only time we had difficulty putting it under the seat in front of us was on a small propeller plane we just took island hopping in Greece, as it was a small plane, and for some reason there were metal bars that cut off half the underseat space (so I don't think many other personal items would have fit either). We've been very pleased with the bags, and they have been our go-to under-the-seat personal item on countless flights. Hope it helps! :)
Interesting. So you had capacity to spare when travelling to South America, needing "just" the 27L compressed version ( 3:17), but in South America you also needed every inch of the backpack so you couldn't fit a waterbottle (6:00). Good story bro.
@@chelsabrinkman417 It is a typical influencer marketing ploy. They clearly had to make this movie to secure those complimentary backpacks. They can;t even get their story straight so I'd take their review with a grain of caution.
You can have capacity to spare and not fit a large water bottle You could not have capcity to spare and still fit a small water bottle You are welcome for the free education
@@jkaplan6920 Guess you should take this comment section and other TH-cam reviews that praise this backpack with a grain of salt as well since everyone is getting these backpacks for free from Peak Design.
I am considering getting the 45l version of this backpack for a 2 week vacation. Would that be overkill for a trip that long? Can the 45l be used as a carry on when it is compressed down to 35l?
Pack Hacker's website states the 45L meets the carry-on requirements for 13% (19/145) of the world's airlines. How strict each airline is with it's carry-on requirements varies greatly.
Hi! We used just this 30L size for a full 2 week trip through Chile and Peru. If you’re curious to see exactly how much it can fit, we have a packing video that walks through everything we fit in that bag for the trip. Hope that helps contextualize what it can hold! And we hope you have some great adventures ahead! 😊
@@SharingtheRoadWell the prices with the 45L are basically the same and the 45L has a lot of more zippers and the front compartment. I even saw a video where one guy stowed the 45L under the seat in the plane.
Osprey is better. I tested both. The new FairPoint 40 2022. The laptop issue has been fixed. The airflow padding on the back and straps is just amazingly compared to Peek design. Peek design main problem remains the back padding (almost inexistent which is a big no for a 45 l backpack!) and the thin straps. Everyone complains about that yet Peek design completely ignores them for years. Osprey is also half of the price!
Is this from personal experience? I’ve had probably three instances over the years where I needed a product replaced in some capacity. Customer service was 10/10, even if it took a few days for them to get back to me because of high call volume or whatever, service is top-notch, and their lifetime guarantee is really great
Not that I’m a PD tan boy, I just personally didn’t have a bad experience the one time I had used customer support. When it comes to the bags themselves I think a more accurate company anew would be: Slightly-above-average Design
This is false. I bought a V1 Everyday 4 years ago, and after a zipper wore down on the bottom they issued me a free V2 replacement with no questions asked
There is NO WAY these two are a couple. No videos or pictures of them kissing, holding hands, cuddling, or even her arm around him. There are none anywhere on the internet.
PD designs and makes their own zippers, Very high quality, some of the best on the market, many think even better than YKKs. PD is known for their high quality metal hardware and clips. Happy Travels!
Finally a proper full review of this amazing backpack 🎉
Aw thanks Agustin! And yeah we're pretty obsessed with them! 🙌
This is a great travel bag because of the clamshell opening. The fact that its just a empty space adds versatility. I highly recommend as a travel bag.
YES! So glad we're not alone in loving this bag, it's incredible! 😊
I watched this video because im trying to decide between the PD 20L Everyday Zip and 30L Travel Backpack, but now I need those packing cubes for my trip, they're so cute!
I had the same issue
@@abdiel3030I got the 30L in the end, simply because I liked that it could compress or expand, hopefully you got one that suits your needs too 😁
@@peachphsI got the Zip one 😂
That’s amazing how much those backpacks can hold! It really is incognito
Yes!!! It's like having two superpowers in one! 🦸♀️
Thank you for the recommendation! I used the backpack for a 2 week trip (summer) and I cannot imagine going back to regular luggage.
I'm a fan of 1 bag carry-on travel. Life is much simpler when we travel light.
Great review! Have you guys tried the Aer travel pack 3? Wonder how it compares
i think the Aer TP3 is heavier
I like the Aer but it is a bit heavier - they have an Aer small which is 28L. The Aer is good if you like a bit more admin pockets in the front of the pack. I think it would be best to try on both to get a good feel and fit. My spouse who is 5’2 and 110 pounds loves the Peak Design 30L as its default is actually 27L and fits her frame - the Aer was another choice but fully packed for her was not as comfortable although the Aer has a thicker suspension system (harness) for me I am 6’1 and 180 Pounds and I found both the Peak Design and Aer 28L to be comfortable fully packed out - I use the Peak Design regularly as I can stow the harness and carry it like traditional luggage - my travels have me moving from cabs to oddly fitting vehicles so the ability to stow the pack neatly is a plus.
It's incredible how you answered my most burning question in the first minute itself. Thank you! I'm hoping Spirit and Frontier let them be considered personal items too
I’ve flew with mine with Spirit last year out of NYC to Florida and several times with JetBlue. Going with JetBlue again in two weeks and this is my go to personal item for flights
@@rconde714 Glad to hear that. My bag is coming in on Wednesday and I'm super excited to take it for a trip on the weekend
I haver the 45L for the simple reson that it is a perfect overhead (hand luggage) luggage size; I use the messenger as a personal item additionally, which also works great.
do you feel that this one of 45L is too big for daily use not just for travelling?
Complicated question. I have a messenger for everyday use, and use the Everyday 30L sometimes for shopping or shorter things, but that might also be me just having too many Peak Design things. Shopping I could also do with the 45 for sure. In daily use, I am fine with the 13L of the messenger.
To me the 30L Travel “feels” too small, but I am also very much used to the 45L - or the 30L Everyday one.
This was just what I needed. Thanks! ❤
So glad you found it helpful! ☺
amazing review guys, thx! how do you guys find the straps? is it comfy?
Hi There! We find they work totally fine for us! They aren't as comfy as the intense backpacking backpacks with tons of padding, but for most of our longer walking days my shoulders aren't sore, so I think they work fine for us!
Just came across this video. Thanks for the info! Just curious how it worked with Avelo Airlines and if by chance you've also flown with Frontier since. Here that they are very strict and will be flying with them pretty soon.
I see you have a carabiner on your bag. Do you use or have you ever considered a Heroclip? I highly recommend them. I have one for all of my bags.
Thanks for the review! One thing you didn’t speak to is whether the pack fits under an airline seat in the fully expanded configuration.
It does.
That was my question also.
This sounds like a one-travel bag that I'm looking for but I'd like the security of being able to lock it. Is it possible to lock the main compartment or any part ?
Are these bags any good as an every day carry to coffee shop etc? In terms of accessing the main compartment by just opening it partially to allow for laptop access ... and then also reach into access the mesh bags? Im guessing no, better to get a purpose day pack...
The only issue I see missing is the side access. I would like to able to side access passports or some documents when needed.
On international flights did you find it fit underneath seats? It works great on domestic U.S. flights, but I'm concerned on foreign airlines.
The 45L is actually more versatile considering it can be used as a personal item when in 30L compressed state or as a carry-on when in expanded 45L state.
What airline do you use? I want the 30 or 45L as a personal item for Delta AirLines. Hope to hear back!
I’ve been wanting one for personal bag but wasn’t sure the largest size was I could for that. Thanks!
I knew that was the Bogota airport at the beginning!!! Cheers and travel safe, pals!
Thanks for the thorough and helpful review! For those curious, these (and the PD EDB 30L) should (if the website isn't lying) fit within most airlines' carry on limit. Delta, American and United have carry on dimension limits of 9"x14"x22" (Southwest allows slightly larger). According to PD's site, the Travel Backpack 30L expanded dimensions are 7.9"x13.4"x20.9".
Nice review! What are your thoughts about Sage color? I bought it myself and now I think it would be better to go with Black...
Looked good in the photos to me. I guess it's not that good in person haha
Great video! You said the water bottle pocket were deep but that bottle was hanging out. It’s so rare to find waterbottle pockets that aren’t shallow. My bottle always work their way out and falls out when I bike. I use a Camel Chute bottle and also Nalgene and always have the same problem unless they deep
Good helpful review of this PD travel backpack. I like the PD camera cube.
Thanks! and nice! We have yet to try the cubes, but have heard they're great!
I have one and the build quality is ELITE. My biggest issues are the shoulder strap buckles get loose easily when just picking up. And, the sternum strap is necessarily difficult to get on and off. I've struggled multiple times trying to find where to latch the sternum buckle.
Was this a sponsored video? Or are they genuine customers?
Hi there! We paid full price for everything. We now have an affiliate link, but all opinions are our own.
@@SharingtheRoadYay! I finally found some very good creators:) So, will this fit a domestic Delta Airline flight? (Personal item) I just bought it and now am having anxiety..
Love it! Is there a rain cover for the peak design 30L? I see one for the 45L but don’t see one for the 30L on their site
great review. worth checking out this backpack.
Great review yall!
Thanks a bunch, Lydia!!
Impressive. I have the PD 45L and the Pakt Travel Backpack. Those are my 2 go 2s. Honestly I grab the Pakt more. Probably b/c it’s smaller so I definitely see the appeal here.
I’m the opposite of you guys though-I love organization built in. It’s the main reason I love the Pakt.
@@amyswiney3040 Oh that's so interesting! Yeah, for some reason we just never end up using built in organization and it becomes waisted space for us. I've heard great things about the Pakt bag though so great to hear your perspective! Thanks for sharing 🤗
Are your bags compression? I didnt see anything in the title or description saying that but I'm really looking for a set!
Great video!! Thanks for doing this very very useful video
So glad you liked it! :)
Sold! Was looking for a great travel backpack. And I stumbled upon this channel. You guys! Had me at Monos. You obviously have great taste!
Aww thanks! Sounds like you have great taste too! 😊
Love Peak Design!
great, thorough review.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Great reviews!
Good overview, but IMO not a word about the quality and wearing comfort when fully loaded on your back is a huge miss. I keep coming back to this backpack and I would really like to try it out but there are a lot of negative comments on the internet because of the too thin straps and lack of comfort. Any comments on that please?
I just purchased this backpack, filled it up to the max, and walked around my house for about 10-15 minutes without any problems.
This is not a hardcore hiking backpack or a walk around the city day pack. It is an airport to hotel/hostel backpack.
@@msp5138not a walk around the city pack ?! lol
I have the same bag but in a 20L, is really tiny, but it is a great bag. Peak design makes some of the best quality products
YES!!! They make phenomenal gear! 😊 Glad you love your bag too!
Would you suggest this bag over an AER travel bag????
AER travel bag is slightly bigger and half pound heavier
It meets the carry-on requirements for only 63% (92/145) of the world's airlines
Whereas the percentage for the Peak Design 30L is 80%
How do I find link to what you packed? I’m notoriously an overpacker so want to learn how to break that habit
Here's a link to everything we packed! 😀
th-cam.com/video/ZOSAA3HZU1U/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SharingtheRoad
Hello! What rain cover do you recommend for this backpack?
FYI...you can use the top handle as a passthrough. This bag has many features.
WOW! WE need to try that! Thanks for passing that tip along! 😊
@@SharingtheRoad did you try this out and how did it turn out?
did you fly Ryanair with them? or any other striked eu ones?
Ryanair would be totally fine 🤘
I just got this pack, but when putting it on top of my rolling suitcase, I'm pretty dubious about it passing as a personal item. It's only about 2/3 the size of the roller! Mind you, I only see a problem IF you're also bringing a true carryon size bag. If not, then it wouldn't matter anyway if the gate agent thinks it's a carryon or personal item. My roller is smaller than your Monos so maybe the visual effect is less "big bag/small bag" and more like "hey, she's got two carryons!" I'm just a little worried about this combo hmmm
The numbers and reality are different things in the airports and airlines. For example I learned that Airbaltic lets you go 1kg over the on-hold luggae weight limit (23kg) and easyjet is okay with 1.5-2kg over the limit (20kg). Every airport and airline is different. But when boarding they only react to obvious things that they can confirm with first glance.
Pack Hacker's website states the 30L meets the carry-on requirements for 80% (116/145) of the world's airlines
@@msp5138 As a carryon, no doubt. But as a personal item on top of a full-size roller, not so sure
I sort of have the same concern. When boarding the plane I usually have the backpack on my back. I’m a big guy, so it might look like a regular sized backpack on me. My concern is mostly the length of the backpack, although the say that if fits under the seat of a plane, I fear that it might stick out a bit.
I’ve had this exact bag for about 9 months and have flown with it a ton - both with my roller and on its own. My boyfriend and I are long distance so I’m traveling every few weeks. I’ve had zero issues being stopped by gate agents while
I’ve seen others get pulled aside. I’m quite petite too. I can’t remember all the airlines I’ve flown, but definitely Spirit, Frontier, Delta, United, Avelo, JetBlue and probably some more.
can you fit it under an airplane seat?
Hi! We've been able to fit it under airplane seats no problem. It's helpful when it's compressed to slide in easy, but it could probably fit well even if it was expanded. The only time we had difficulty putting it under the seat in front of us was on a small propeller plane we just took island hopping in Greece, as it was a small plane, and for some reason there were metal bars that cut off half the underseat space (so I don't think many other personal items would have fit either).
We've been very pleased with the bags, and they have been our go-to under-the-seat personal item on countless flights. Hope it helps! :)
hi, is the 45l safe for 17inch laptop ?
Why did you choose these instead of the 45L
So that it fits under the airplane seat.
Interesting. So you had capacity to spare when travelling to South America, needing "just" the 27L compressed version ( 3:17), but in South America you also needed every inch of the backpack so you couldn't fit a waterbottle (6:00). Good story bro.
Legitimate point, but rude delivery.
@@chelsabrinkman417 It is a typical influencer marketing ploy. They clearly had to make this movie to secure those complimentary backpacks. They can;t even get their story straight so I'd take their review with a grain of caution.
You can have capacity to spare and not fit a large water bottle
You could not have capcity to spare and still fit a small water bottle
You are welcome for the free education
@@jkaplan6920 Guess you should take this comment section and other TH-cam reviews that praise this backpack with a grain of salt as well since everyone is getting these backpacks for free from Peak Design.
I am considering getting the 45l version of this backpack for a 2 week vacation. Would that be overkill for a trip that long? Can the 45l be used as a carry on when it is compressed down to 35l?
yes.
Pack Hacker's website states the 45L meets the carry-on requirements for 13% (19/145) of the world's airlines.
How strict each airline is with it's carry-on requirements varies greatly.
Try Air Canada please
Can someone convince me to get this instead of the 45l size? For like 1-2weeks one bag travel only.
Hi! We used just this 30L size for a full 2 week trip through Chile and Peru. If you’re curious to see exactly how much it can fit, we have a packing video that walks through everything we fit in that bag for the trip. Hope that helps contextualize what it can hold! And we hope you have some great adventures ahead! 😊
@@SharingtheRoadWell the prices with the 45L are basically the same and the 45L has a lot of more zippers and the front compartment. I even saw a video where one guy stowed the 45L under the seat in the plane.
Why would anyone need 45L for 1 or 2 weeks of travel?
a cool backpack
We absolutely love it!
Osprey is better. I tested both. The new FairPoint 40 2022. The laptop issue has been fixed. The airflow padding on the back and straps is just amazingly compared to Peek design. Peek design main problem remains the back padding (almost inexistent which is a big no for a 45 l backpack!) and the thin straps. Everyone complains about that yet Peek design completely ignores them for years. Osprey is also half of the price!
Do you work for Osprey? 😂
This post was sponsored by Osprey backpacks.
The FairPoint 40 cost $185 which is not half of $230.
Just beware, PD has horrible customer service if anything happens, at that price I would expect better for what it’s worth. Happy travels.
Is this from personal experience? I’ve had probably three instances over the years where I needed a product replaced in some capacity. Customer service was 10/10, even if it took a few days for them to get back to me because of high call volume or whatever, service is top-notch, and their lifetime guarantee is really great
I’ve not had this issue, when I got a faulty bag I emailed them and they got back to me in 30 mins letting me know a new one was on the way
Not that I’m a PD tan boy, I just personally didn’t have a bad experience the one time I had used customer support. When it comes to the bags themselves I think a more accurate company anew would be: Slightly-above-average Design
Thanks for all that evidence to back up your claim.🤣😂🤣
This is false. I bought a V1 Everyday 4 years ago, and after a zipper wore down on the bottom they issued me a free V2 replacement with no questions asked
What is that pathetic excuse of a carabiner on that pack? If it's not a Heroclip or an S-Biner, you're not a real traveler. (jk)
Someone's mommy didn't hug them enough growing up🤣😂🤣
There is NO WAY these two are a couple.
No videos or pictures of them kissing, holding hands, cuddling, or even her arm around him.
There are none anywhere on the internet.
Great review!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful! 😊