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#2 in Travel BackpacksRunner-Up

Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L

Name: Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
Brand: Peak Design
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Peak Design

$280.00 – $330.00

Innovative 45L backpack that expands from 35L to 45L with a weatherproof 400D nylon canvas shell. The side-access laptop compartment, shoe pocket, and modular packing cube system make it a photographer and digital nomad favorite.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.0

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.7

Availability

8.9

Pros

Expandable 35L to 45L
Expandable 35L to 45L
Weatherproof 400D nylon
Weatherproof 400D nylon
Modular packing cube system
Modular packing cube system

Cons

Premium price
Premium price
Heavy at 4.9 lbs empty
Heavy at 4.9 lbs empty

Don't buy this if…

The expansion to 45L pushes past many carry-on limits — fly with it at 35L for guaranteed overhead fit.
The expansion to 45L pushes past many carry-on limits — fly with it at 35L for guaranteed overhead fit.