Were really curious as to why Peak Design didnt include YKK zippers across the entirety of this pack. We expect theyll work pretty well. What makes both these pouches so nice is that not only do they fit a lot, but they also let you access those items without having to dig around. When you see it on someone's back, it's just kind of a big, black blob. This bag is not well supported for long treks on your back. Passar ven andra ryggsckar med liknande mtt (33 x 56 x 23-29cm) Travel Backpack kan ndras i storlek mellan 35till 45 liter drav 23-29cm). Peak Design is one of the most successful, fastest-growing brands in the photographic industry. Finally, the bag when empty is, like other Peak Design products, heavy. There is something really satisfying about hearing something snap and hold in place via a magnet, and I love their use in this bag. Maybe you want that, but I would rather see something else from these guys who pride themselves on different takes in a sea of look-alikes. Theres ample space for pretty much any laptop you could have, and it all closes up nicely with some Velcro. Out of the box, the cube dividers are arranged to give you eight slots for storage, one of those slots is double sized down the center. The clothing pouch is nice, and has a few features that make it stand out from other interior bags of similar purpose. (This is all when youre not using it, of course.) Never purchase bad gear again. The laptop compartment is in the traditional laptop compartment area, and you can access it by unzipping the main compartment by just a few inches. Until I forget I left something important in one of them and don't ever see it again but that's on me. Still holding up well besides a couple of slight marks on the exterior fabric! These are really great for swinging the pack around your body and using it in side access mode while youre wearing it. You dont need to use their system, but it does help as they size them specifically for this pack. As far as the overall aesthetics of the bag, this thing is really sleek and minimal even though it has a ton of crazy features going on in it. It's too tall, and the way the bag is designed doesn't let me distribute its height more evenly below the base of the bag. They have a massive following and a lot of people love what they do, including myself. Professional Camera Bag: Ok, here it actually can work pretty well, but you're going to need to get the larger camera cube insert. This is a system, not just a backpack. The two on the side are good for quick grabs, although because theyre not centered, using these for any length of time can be a bit funky. I can see a young studio fashion photographer liking this option because the design of the bag is better for such a use case than Peak Design's Everyday Backpack and can hold a heck of a lot more photo gear on top of that. Firstly, I rarely have more than one tripod, so putting it on the side of the bag automatically makes the weight poorly distributed. This is especially handy for the camera cube insert, allowing you to quickly swap out a lens or do other #photographythings. 22 in x 13 in x 9 in (55.9 x 33 x 22.9 cm), Depth increases to 11" (28 cm) when expanded, Aluminum, Hypalon, Polyurethane, DWR Coating, YKK Zippers, Nylon, Zoom Zippers. The big, main compartment zippers secure to each other via a loop-and-button system. Sign up for the latest and greatest gear delivered right to your inbox. Outside of a gallon jug, were pretty confident this thing will handle any water bottle you might want to throw at it (or in it, heh). I've mentioned this before when I've reviewed their other packs, but I really like how stiff and strong they are. Maybe, but it's getting tight. This is, without a doubt, the best strap hideaway system we have found to date. I will say, though, that the way that Peak Design got their straps to fold up and hide under the back padding was really smart. Backpacks that excel at distributing their weight try and make use of all possible directions. On the wearers left-hand side, there is a 3D, stretchy, mesh-like pocket that works well for flatter items. But is it the best bag you can have for this? Only two legs fit in the pocket and it hangs well above the height of the backpack. This backpack, on the other hand, because it's supposed to hold larger cubes in it, has just one giant compartment, which doesn't work so well for daily, everyday items. The camera cube is well designed, yet not innovative. However withover 10,000 backers, I don't know that my opinion honestly matters. One minor detail is that its a little bit easier to detach than wed likeone side grips a little bit harder than the other and it comes off pretty easily, which always makes us a little nervous. More on that below. If a thief is quickly rifling through everything, theyll likely just pass by your bag if theyre unable to access it quickly. I feel like I'm still, to this day, discovering new pockets in this backpack. In all three of these cases, Peak Design has handled the return and exchange of the broken zippers gracefully. And now onto the main event. Genom att fortstta anvnda sidan godknner du det. Towards the bottom, theres a similar pocket with no organization that is great for flatter items here. I have a very large adventure pack with interior metal structure for maximum support, and I also have a pack that is designed to hold camera equipment and cross country skis simultaneously. If this is a trip where I need to have business-appropriate attire, this is in no way happening. And since this backpack is so big, it's absolutely not fitting under the seat in front of me, meaning whatever bag I bring to supplement what doesn't fit in this bag needs to also be quite small. Instead of the multiple-ribbed interior that works well for small things in the tech pouch, the wash pouch instead had a divider that crosses two main sections and a center divider that has a small pocket of its own. And lastly, theres one on the bottom that really makes the bag grabbable from all sideswhich we love. Kocksgatan 1 116 24 Stockholm T-bana Medborgarplatsen, thinkTANK URBAN ACCESS Sling 10 dark grey, thinkTANK URBAN ACCESS Backpack 15 dark grey, thinkTANK URBAN ACCESS Backpack 13 dark grey. I can't really say a bag is worse because it lacks Peak Design innovation, but what I can say is that there are scant few risks taken with this bag. The first is my smallest tripod, and even it doesn't fit that well in the bag. Clear windows are ugly, and this does help keep that minimalistic look that they have worked so hard to achieve. So, take from that what you will. If you dont want to use these pockets, thats finethey lay flat, so it wont make a difference in the overall space of the bag. Okay, that was a ton on zippers. They are, however, perfect for grabbing the bag out of overhead bins. Mostly all of the heavy hitting travel backpack brands opt for YKK. Den ultimata reseryggscken, tlig mngfacitterad och med en ren och snygg design.Mnga interna och externa fickor, samt stora mjligheter att skrddarsy den fr sitt eget behov med Peak Design olika insatser. If you use the smaller cubes, why? The straps themselves offer some high-density foam, which is definitely very comfortablemore comfortable, in fact, than the Everyday Backpack. Save time. Another contact had the zipper break on her Everyday Backpack. If you watch their Kickstarter video, they do show the bag in each of those cases and state how it can adjust to be anything you want. Get your questions about the Peak Design Travel Backpack answered from our team and the Pro Community right here on the page. We should note that the pen pockets are a little looseyour pen might go rogue if youre really throwing this bag around. The Medium Cube, which could be large enough if I really slimmed my kit down to bare bones, takes up more than half the space of the interior of the bag. Note: For this review we were provided pre-production samples of the bag, the Medium Camera Cube, the Wash Pouch, the Tech Pouch, a Small Packing Cube, and the Shoe Pouch. Wrapping up the materials, there is a DWR coated polyurethane linerwhich will add some more weatherproofingaluminum hardware, and a bunch of YKK and Zoom zippers. There is also a detachable sternum strap, which can be stored permanently in the vertical position along the strap, or temporarily as a little loop that hangs off. Bags can change size as you pack them out, and every airline's interpretation of compliance is different. The rain cover, which slides out of the bottom of the bag via it's own little pocket, is held closed by a magnet. I mentioned that these straps aren't adjustable at the shoulder, and that's a problem. Just because a bag is listed as carry-on compliant here doesn't mean that the airline will interpret it that way. Be the first to get our new guides & reviews. Theres a bit of give in this thing, so even stiffer items should work (which has traditionally been a problem weve seen on many of these pockets). These straps also feature aluminum glide hardware on the adjuster straps, as well as a plastic keeper to handle any excess material. Because of how the pouches fan out, they easily show you their contents and let you get to what you need quickly and easily. On the other side of this compartment theres a pretty similar scenario. It just doesn't let you expand those side pockets out enough. Magnets rock. They have a massive fan base and even big names like Sony and DJI are working with them to create either co-branded products or custom embroidered swag. The shoulder straps contain Peak Designs signature rotating straps, which theyve done with other packs, including their Everyday Backpack. The aforementioned waist straps that fold up into the back of the pack? Once you hide everything away, theres a handle in the middle that can be used to carry the bag in duffel mode. It's passable for a few hours, but soon after it can really become a literal pain. Oh, and you can't fit all those things plus the wash pouch in there at the same time. We have, unfortunately, had some problems with Zoom zippers though. If you use the full-size photo cube, it's going to be pretty heavy. Empty, with no pouches or cubes, it's $235 on their Kickstarter ($300 MSRP). Review: Fujinon MKX 18-55mm & 50-135mm T2.9 cinema lenses, DxO PhotoLab 2 Review: Fast & easy-to-use raw converter & editor brings out the best in your photos. You can probably leave the two pouches at home this time, since on a backpacking trip you really need to slim things down. You have access from the main liter compartment and from the front side as well. If you want see one of our favorite strap hiding systems, go check out the Evergoods MPL30. Well, this pouch can at times feel just like that. So while you could fit a few things in this backpack, it doesn't eliminate the need for a second bag if your trip is going to take more than two days. Maybe in New York or similar cities where stairs and public transport make roller bags challenging, but otherwise I am doing my best to keep weight off my shoulders. Given the slots' average size, that means you can fit two cameras and four lenses in six of those pouches, then either a filter kit (which is what I was carrying) or a large telephoto lens down the center, and then the final slot can be used for carrying spare batteries, memory card pouches, spare tripod head, or any number of other small tech objects that photographers need. There is also a very stealthy zippered pocket within the water bottle sleeve, which is great for hiding items of any type. And for the most part, that's true! The farther back you push the weight, the more you as the wearer have to lean forward to compensate. Now you're really out of space. Backpacking: This is a terrible idea with this backpack for a couple reasons. As we normally do, we polled our Instagram audience to determine how many of you folks like the look of this bag. But what we really love about this compartment is that the pockets are accessible from each side of the bag. They make them look super easy to slip on and off in their Kickstarter video, but if you try and do this with the cube full and the bag with other contents in it, it's kind of a tedious task. Easy to use, great integration with Peak Design Packing Accessories, and a solid experience overall. That thing offers really incredible ways to hide and manage excess straps. Weve used Zoom zips across all of our bags, all of which are guaranteed for life, and weve seen a sub-0.3% failure rate on them. Moving on to the side of the bag, theres a water bottle pocket that is big enough to fit a huge Nalgene bottle as well as a slightly-less-huge Swell bottle. That purchase makes no sense because the backpack is really kind of useless without any internal compartments. Theyre basically just a normal pair of shoulder straps, but theyre connected by a single metal rivet at the top, which allows the top of the strap to move around to any angle youd like. The cube itself is nothing special, but I do like Peak Design's dividers. We really dont have much in the way of gripes about this bagoutside of those Zoom zippersand were loving all the thought and effort Peak Design has put into this thing. Each color uses the same material, which is a 400D nylon canvas for the majority of the bag, and a 900D nylon canvas at the bottom to protect against additional abrasions. Because as much as I like what Peak Design does and as much as I appreciate their heritage, product quality and people, I have a lot to say about their new Travel Backpack system on both sides of the aisle. One last feature to note is that all the zippers on this bag are lockable with O-rings and they also come with some additional security features: None of these are completely foolproof, but theyre a deterrent. So while I can only speak to the sample I have, I trust that my qualms with this feature have been mediated in the finished product.). Imaging Resource 1998 - 2022. One of our contacts has been using the Peak Design Everyday Messenger and theyve gone through two bags because the main zipper has broken on each of them. Even when it gets slightly compressed (and I do mean slightly), it doesn't reduce the weight of the backpack at all (obviously) and, as I mentioned, it's not light. That's about all there is to report there. This is a nice pocket for all of your airport essentials, and theyve done a nice job making this pocket really blend into the rest of the bag. It might be for something like watch batteries (for intervelometers) or USB keys or something, but you can't really fit a lot in them. Sports coat? Especially not if there is a cold climate where you are going. Rather than buttons or zippers everywhere, Peak Design once again uses magnets, and it's nice. Peak Design Regnskydd fr Travel Backpack 45L, rets e-handlare 14 r i rad - Pricerunner. Nothing to write home about. Two, the waist straps are hilariously inadequate for not only backpacking as an activity, but for this bag as a whole (more on that later). Youve got a half-mesh pocket up top, and a liner pocket at the bottom. Also, the way the bag is designed and how the interior works makes it kind of weird to use if it doesn't have some kind of interior to it. No heavy jackets, coats, or even hoodies will really fit in this very well (at least not the medium size bag we tested), and if they do you won't easily be fitting much else in it. One small issue with the tablet partition is that the Velcro target is a little bit small, so its kind of hard to accurately velcro it down unless youre looking at it. Peak Design tillverkar produkter fr dig som gillar funktionalitet och snabb tillgnglighet nr du r ute och fotar. They're going to sell these, and that's good for them. Everything on this harness system is hideablefast. Overall, it has been a joy to useand after inspection, not much has gone wrong with the pack besides a slight scratch in the black aluminum hardware on the sternum strap. The Travel Backpack has what I would qualify as bad waist straps. At this point, I would probably just pack a more complete duffel and check it rather than try and deal with this space problem with my carry-ons. Okay, so we have to say this hip belt is next to perfect. If you need more space (like I often do, since I'm a videographer and therefore my kit is substantially larger), you can gain six or so more slots by expanding to the Large Photo Cube but then you sacrifice the ability to carry your Tech Pouch, Wash Pouch and most certainly any clothing pouches. Good waist straps not only secure a bag to your hips, they also properly distribute weight around so that stress is relieved from your shoulders and back. Great! But in my experience, it's really not particularly good at being any of those things for a working, traveling photographer with the exception of one specific case. Well start with the harness system, which is one of our favoriteand most innovativepieces on this pack. Really digging all these cool features, still getting used to some things like the hip belt clip. And lastly, theres a luggage tag indicated by a small icon on the back panel. They have managed to create a lot of usable space in a compact package. Peak Design (@peakdesignltd) August 21, 2018. As a bit of background, I own a backpack for each situation that can arise. And thats it. When worn where I would like to wear them, with the amount of tension I like across the chest, the straps actually bow up and inwards a little and that breaks their ability to evenly distribute weight. Even bringing enough clothes for a couple days in a tent was a challenge, with the same issues regarding having to decide between the two pouches and having clothing rearing its head. To get those, you need to jump up to $400. The zippers on the front side are securable via a loop at the bottom. A note on this clothing pouch: you can't fit much more than light clothing in there, which is probably to be expected for those looking to purchase a travel bag. On the wearers right-hand side are some additional attachment points for things like the field pouch and other accessories that Peak Design sells. I got all that to fit and still didn't use two out of the three mesh pouches on one side or the central pocket. There is also a separate tablet partition on the inside, which weve been using for our Kindle. At this point, I want to move on to the things that are just "okay" about the backpack. This is a pretty nifty system that we havent seen anywhere else, but we should note that the placement of these buttons is not finalPeak Design is still working on it, and theyve said that the placement on launch might be a bit different. So you can access that main compartment through that front panel (and the separator, if youre using that) or you can also access it from the back of the bag, where the main compartment opens up. For one trip, I took my DJI Copilot hard drive, a giant battery pack, ear buds in their charger, multiple cables, an SD card pouch, and both chargers for my Apple Watch and iPhone. Some can even be accessed from two different sides of a divider, which is awesome. The cube is moderately-sized, allowing you to carry a decent amount of camera equipment with you on your travels. I don't see the medium cube being great for long-term, full time photo use because even if it does have enough size for you, half the bag is still empty and it feels like a very large bag to only use half of it. I always had some place to stash even the smallest, last minute addition to my kit, which is nice. I keep using this thing and keep finding new stuff that makes me smile. And maybe I'm being harsh, as that is entirely possible because I love Peak Design and they set a high bar for themselves, but I really expected more out of their design team for this bag. For sure. Alla rttigheter frbehlles. Innovativeand fastharness hiding system. We should note that this plastic keeper can be a little bit hard to get back on if it falls off Youll probably have to take the bag off and fiddle with it a little bit. Clear windows usually work best here, because someone will actually notice it. Change of slacks? Everyday Office Bag: Peak Design shows that the Travel Backpack can slim down and become more of an everyday wearable bag, but it's just not a likely scenario, at least not for me. I'm all about good materials, but not when they compromise by adding pounds of weight to the finished product, Tripod mounts/pocketsare on the sides. Yup, clip together with magnets. Side handles provide a funky, imbalanced carry. It's a slightlyeasier fulcrum point than the top or sides of the bag, Bag never quite can be the "end all" backpack it's advertised as. It feels like they thought of everything with this pouch. Not new, but still useful. To this point, I've never had a dedicated tech pouch that I actually liked and wanted to regularly use. This isn't helped by the expanding pocket making the bag even deeper and pushing weight even farther away from your body. Material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or otherwise used without the prior written consent of The Imaging Resource. There are some on the internal pockets, however, most of the zippers on the main compartment are Zoom. At the time of this review, we have been testing this bag for three weeks in Detroit, Minneapolis and Northern Minnesota, as well as two flights. At the time of this review, the Peak Design Travel Backpack comes in two different colorsblack on black, and sageand we opted for the black on black (obviously). But they're the same divider design you find in their other bags. This isn't comfortable. There are too many concessions you have to make when choosing what the bag is on a given day. The cube fits about two-thirds of the entire interior of the Travel Backpack and is secured in place by four small clips that slide into loops on the sides of the cube and the backpack. I am a stickler when it comes to waist straps. Disclaimer: We take the measurements of the bag provided by the manufacturer and compare them to the allowance listed on airline websites. Peak Design Travel Backpack Hideable Harness System. We liked seeing that theyve improved that a bit. Results were fairly conclusive, with 69% saying they liked the look of the pack and 31% saying they did not like the look. These are no exception, and they're easy to remove and replace and they hold even heavier pieces of gear in position. I've fit so much into this tech pouch and still managed to close it without much trouble. That being said, Peak Design tends to release their bags in a lot of different colors, so were curious to see if they try anything later in 2018 or early 2019. Travel (car): My aforementioned camping trip with the backpack is a prime example of this bag's shortcomings even when having more space via the back of a car is an option. In their marketing, Peak Design makes a point to talk about how this bag can be anything you need it to be by transforming and adjusting it via modular pieces to go from office bag, to day pack, to full travel bag. Little things like this are what they are known for, and yeah, it's a good design. Seriously, you can get a lot into these. (Sidenote: Our bag didnt come with lash straps! This pocket is really secure, seeing as the zipper is virtually hidden, plus weve really never seen a pocket like thiswhich means that any potential thief probably hasnt either. Moving on the inside of the pack, there is a quick-grab pocket at the top of the bag with some stretchy mesh on the inside. No detaching straps, no zippers, no nonsense. Very slick. While they do rotate at their hinge, they don't actually properly adjust to fit different heights and comfort levels. So while it may have the same liter carry size as other backpacks, it crams all that space into depth rather than height. I even have three different sling packs for business meetings (one that looks more like a briefcase, one that is more like a fashion statement, and one that can actually hold a camera). It's probably why they didn't go with a more robust waist strap, because then you would not be able to fold them away like this. Also, while youre using the shoulder straps you can fold in the material used to hide the straps, which gives the center of the back panel some extra padding and a little more airflow. Before I get into the things that don't quite sit right with me, I'll first talk about the things this bag does do right. Instead of a thoughtful, unique backpack that was Peak's take on a travel bag (and one that I would be willing to sacrifice on because it was unique and special, and so what if that means it weighs more) I instead was given a backpack that honestly could have been made by just about anyone. Kudos! There are two compression zippers on the exterior that add a few more liters of space to the bag. Check out the full review below for all the details. We have been waiting a long time for this review The Peak Design Travel Backpack is finally here. Maybe a few miles, maybe a few hours, but beyond that you're going to start to feel the tug of some design problems for backpacking. More than two days? Our one nitpick is the aluminum hardware, which takes a bit getting used to. I want them to actually do something other than just act as an unattractive belt. There are a total of four grab handles on this pack, which we love. Unfortunately, it's not really possible with this bag. For real. I'm personally not sure what else can really be done to innovate on the camera "Cube" housing, but I can't say much is new with what Peak Design did here. This is one of the innovations that make this bag really unique. The "duffel" feature is made useful here by being a way to heft the bag into your car after exiting the airport. Zoom has been super responsive to our requests for tweaks and customizations. What's more, if you do want to have as much gear as can fit in the biggest cube, then is putting all of that on your back the best option? Peak Design has made several changes to the pre-production model we used for this review, and therefore some notes I would have made about certain features were left off because they were corrected in the final product. One small note here, when youre putting the hip belt away youll want to make sure its as flat as possible, or else youll feel it in your back as youre carrying the bag around.
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