Everyday 30L Backpack
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Why We Like The Everyday 30L Backpack
Whether that perfect shot lies at the end of a rugged day of hiking or a few days of traveling, this handy pack will keep all of your most important gear well organized and protected as you seek it out. It's got a rugged construction and flexible organizer panels to ensure that cameras, lenses, batteries, and whatever other gear you need will make it to your destination intact and ready to go.
Details
- Sleek and compact daypack with organization for all your camera gear
- Side-access zipper lets you take out your camera in a flash
- Inner side pockets with organizers store memory cards and batteries
- Padded, water-resistant construction is resilient against light rain
- Magnetic closure system is easy to use and can expand by up to 8L
- Laptop pocket gives quick access to a computer, tablet, or documents
- Sized to comfortably fit DJI Spark, Mavic, and Phantom 4 drones
- Pass-through sleeve, carry-on size, and gear straps are travel-ready
- Item #PKEA015
- Material
- 400D nylon canvas, DWR coating
- Volume
- 30L (1830.7cu in)
- Shoulder Strap
- backpack straps
- Pockets
- [external] 1 laptop, 2 side, 1 lid (up to 15in), [internal] 2 zippered organizer
- Padded
- yes
- Closure
- zipper
- Dimensions
- 20 x 13 x 7.75in
- Claimed Weight
- 4lb 8oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1191 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 18, 2024
Solid but still room for improvement...
I've used both the original 20L, and this Gen2 30L extensively over the last 4-7 years. While there's plenty I appreciate about each generation, I still feel like PD needs to combine some of the features from each, and improve other things into a better 3rd generation Everyday pack. From the Original, please bring back the tan/camel color fabric interior. It looks so much nicer and felt more premium. Also, the divider sleeve for the laptop/tablet was much nicer than the flimsy piece of fabric now used in the Gen2. I also really preferred the metal grommet reinforcement with short, perpendicular bartacks on the top strap instead of just the weird straight long lines of bar-tacking that go lengthwise. On Gen2, I prefer the cleaner design with less stitching on the outside of the pack, but that might be about it. Moving the laptop compartment zipper to the other side of the handle is fine, but the squared shoulders on it don't look as cool, and the compartment is still hard to get a computer in/out of when the rest of the pack has stuff in it. Needed improvements on both Gens - while the latch is handy, the big metal tab gets scuffed up easily, and the way it 'hooks' out at the bottom then scratches anything you lean it up against (camper van cabinets, etc.). I also wish the top had a better way to close up or seal. Elastic or a slim drawcord might be nice. Windblown sand and dust get into the main compartment too easily. Overall, when the packs are fully loaded, it becomes really hard to get anything in or out. There needs to be more space in the laptop sleeve, and accommodation for the top pocket in there. The whole pack tends to sag down, and then cameras or lenses in the bottom take too much effort to get out of back in. While I like the matte, all-black look of the packs, I've never loved PD's exterior fabric. It scuffs and holds onto marks and dirt really easily. It's also heavy. I also prefer the nice, doubled over spandex side pockets on some Evergoods packs to the thick, harder to get into versions on these. Despite being relatively thin and narrow, the should straps are still quite comfortable. I do wish they had an anti-microbial treatment to keep the smells away, or were removable to wash or replace. Mine have gotten pretty funky over the years/hikes, and can't get it out. I also wouldn't mind another top outside pocket, perhaps on the lid. And lastly, in general I feel like PD's stitch quality could be better. Other than that, I've gotten lot of use out of these, but hope they can finally combine features and make the 3rd generation the charm.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 17, 2024
Great bag and excellent service
I have the 20L bag, and it is perfect for a Z8, a few lenses, and a speedlight. Being very water-resistant is a plus, and it can take a lot of extra soft-goods in the top with no problem.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 15, 2024
even better in person
I saw this backpack while i was waiting in line at the NRT airport and loved the sleek lines. I knew it was a PD product just from seeing it. The 20L Everyday Backpack was the perfect size for me: this is my commute backpack, with plenty of space for my ergo keyboard, cables, etc, and a spare jacket if i get cold. I had just spent a week in Japan and thought for sure I'd find the "perfect" backpack there. (hours at Hands and other stores; none as good as the Everyday Backpack) I recommend it!
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 15, 2024
favorite backpack!
i use it everyday for work or just going to a friend’s house. the compartments are so convenient
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 15, 2024
Best backpack I've ever owned
I have been a user of PD products, since the first camera capture (which I still have) and have been interested in the bags since the V1 came out. Recently as my last laptop backpack started falling apart, I realized it was time to get something, but not another bag that would fail within a year or two. I was also hopeful that the bag I would choose would work to transport camera/video gear for city walks and small video shoots on-location. (I have a nice messenger bag, but it's limited in space and hard to carry for a long time). I admit that I was put off by the cost of the Everyday bag for a long time, so I asked anyone I saw with one what they thought, and the ONLY regret one person had was they should have picked the 30L over the 20L. So, coupled with my experience with other PD products, I ordered the 30L Everyday bag V2 (along with the belt and tech pouch). When it arrived, I was VERY impressed with the attention to detail, not just in manufacturing (which was to be expected at this price), but in design. All the little features (such as magnetic closures, expandable side pockets, laptop pouch, zipper choice, straps, etc, etc) added up to a huge WOW factor. I can say that as someone willing to save longer for a better product, this bag is worth the cost (and wait). My only suggestion would be to include the belt; this bag, loaded with camera gear and a laptop can be heavy and a belt is important (in my opinion) to transfer the weight from my shoulders to my hips. Another note, if you are looking for a hiking camera bag, this is not the bag. Instead get a great hiking bag (such as an Osprey), a capture clip, and a camera cube. This is a better solution for long hikes (better IMO than a the hiking camera bags out there).
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 14, 2024
Near perfect
I think this is a 4.5-star bag, but I wasn't able to leave that rating. Very smartly designed with nice amounts of compartments. The side zip is priceless, I don't think I can use another backpack. The two issues I have may be due to my size. I'm 6' 6" and when I use the chest strap to pull the two backpack straps together, it cuts almost across my neck. And when I wear the backpack for long periods of time with any weight, the sides of the backpack straps start rubbing into the sides of my chest. I'm considering trying the larger size to see if it will work.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 10, 2024
The best camera/everyday bag I've ever used.
I bought the V1 back in 2019, and never looked back. It was a big investment for me, but it served me well and I genuinely did use it everyday for camera gear and a 16inch macbook pro, spanning multiple continents. After 5 years one of the zips finally gave out on me. I was devastated, until I read somewhere about their lifetime warranty. Within 30min Peak Design had a new V2 replacement bag shipped to me free of charge. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 9, 2024
My favorite travel photo bag
After 25 years of lugging cameras for work, this is now my go-to bag, holds way more gear than I could've imagined, and is packed with so many cool features. One 8 day international trip down and an upcoming trip to the desert, and worked flawlessly from an urban environment to 2112m up in the Alps.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 9, 2024
Truly two bags in one
I purchased the 30L everyday backpack a few weeks ago. I have converted it to be my everyday backpack I carry daily. Before it was a hassle to remember to pack my camera, but now I always have it with me and use it more often. I love being able to access anything in the bag without having to take it off. Highly recommend purchasing in conjunction with the camera clip. It’s so much better than your camera bouncing on a strap as you walk all day. I’d recommend the hip belt accessory as an add on for the 30L. When you have it fully loaded, it transfers the weight to your hips and takes pressure off your shoulders. I just leave mine attached all the time, push up the straps up out of the way when I don’t need them.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
April 8, 2024
Favorite backpack
I’ve been eyeing this bag for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. No regrets as it’s instantly my favorite bag I’ve ever owned.
Originally reviewed on Peak Design
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