Glad you like the bag! To each their own!

I admit I do like the materials of the bag. They feel good.

Really appreciate the nice comment! Enjoy the bag!

Thanks for responding Ari. Enjoy the bag! It should hold up well for you!

Thanks Bellaluce! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Could not agree more... and why I got this bag, along with the 35L duffle. The ability to move the packing/camera cubes between them with total ease. I'm going to grab the 65L on sale as a checked bag for cloths (never camera gear). The clamshell abilities are also more for photographers... you set the bag down to access and not put the side down that goes against your back. I love my travel backpack.

The packing cubes help and are game changers in almost any bag! I maintain my gripes, though. I simply don't miss this bag!

I think PD assumes photographers are the ones buying their bags, haha.

They are probably unorganised or not good packers bluntly.

Thanks for the wonderful comment Richard! Best of luck on your travels!

Thanks for the nice comment! Appreciate you watching!

That's our shtick ;)

Thank you! My replacement is quite a boring one, but it's working for my needs. A classic Patagonia Duffel, haha. We'll be reviewing some more 1 bag carry bags here soon though!

Glad it was helpful!

Quite possibly!

LOL - I can't help with that one, sorry. But an interesting perspective for women (I didn't think of). Thanks for the nice commend Debby!

My pleasure!

Pakt looks like a solid bag. Maybe I'll have to get my hands on one.

Glad to hear you like it!

Thanks Aprenda!

1: I haven't yet. I'll see if I can get my hands on one. 2: Really appreciate the nice response here. Glad we could help David. Never trying to yuck anyone's yum on this channel, just trying to give my feedback without all the smoke and mirrors other KZfaqrs use. I hope you enjoy the bag if you get it!

Hey Martin, I think its worth a shot - I didn't love this bag but a lot of people do. Are you a photographer? If so, this may be a good fit. If you're just using it for travel you may want to consider looking at a Mystery Ranch or something more apt to PACKING it in!

@@ComputerStuff thanks, I am a vlogger and videographer with a heap load of kit ; ) and I am also looking at the Gomatic Peter McKinnon Daypack right now. Choices are not easy!

Thanks for commenting!

Any time! Happy to sell you mine, haha

All the best Ludvig, enjoy the bag!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I agree with all the positives and negatives this bag has brought out of people. Personally, the bag would be the #1 all-time bag with a better shoulder strap and hip belt, but that's just me. The ability to tuck away the carry system is a concept that has been introduced previously. I had a pack back in the late 90s that did the same thing, and it did just as well with zippers vs magnets. AND it could be accomplished again with a better carry system. PD selling the 45L as a camera bag needs to be revised. The ability to put a camera cube in a backpack doesn’t make it a camera backpack. Yes, the camera cubes are excellent, and attaching them in PD packs is a fantastic option for lugging your equipment around. I invested in my PD camera cubes long before I purchased the Traveler 45L pack for that reason, and to this day use them in luggage and now in my F-Stop Shinn backpack. However, the one thing PD didn’t consider before they started pushing the Traveler 45L as a photographer backpack alternative was the convenience most, if not all, camera backpacks offer, and that is storage for accessories. Anyone looking to use this bag as a full-time camera pack must know that all zippered storage areas are in the front of the bag. Meaning if you are inside the bag pulling out camera equipment (from the back) and suddenly remember that that specific Arca plate you need or camera battery is in the zippered compartment up front, you have to close the clamshell, turn the bag around, unzip the front, and find the zippered pouch you stored it in. ALL UP FRONT. With all that said, the workflow for the bag as a camera bag is horrible. If you carry a camera body and maybe two small prime lenses, then you have plenty of room in the camera cube to store what-nots. But if you are using the bag to carry that, I question why you are hauling around the Traveler 45L in the first place.

BTW, with all that being said, I bet Traveler 45L 2.0 will solve some of the negatives many people have pointed out. Personally, I'm keeping my bag as a traveler's bag. It works great with a medium or small cube and some packing cubes. Keep the weight down and comfort should be acceptable.

Thank you! Appreciate the nice comment!

Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault has been my daily carry / travel bag recently.

I have seen them but not used one. Maybe I'll get my hands on one!

What kind of bag are you looking for? A one bag travel type thing?

Great comment!

I replaced with a Patagonia duffel. Happier overall with that choice but we're about to review a Mystery Ranch backpack.

Thanks for watching!

That's a tall order.

So…basically defeating the entire purpose of being a travel backpack

If you need more space, Peak Design makes a 65L DuffelPack with backpack straps that is actually less expensive.

I never had an issue using as carry on!

Had it a couple years. Used it pretty heavily (I travel frequently). Resold easily but for a 25% hit or so. It held up well.

Thanks for watching, Joe! Hard to go wrong with Osprey products! Good luck with your future travels.

I've been using a Patagonia duffel with pretty solid success. I haven't heard of them before but I'll check our their stuff!

Haha, thanks for watching. No problem just watch the video a second time ;).

Yes, by a lot! Waist straps are a savior on a lot of packs!

In Vegas currently and using a Patagonia 55L duffel and a Mystery Ranch briefcase. But going to test some new bags here soon!

yes it can!

Thanks for the nice comment! We purchase all the things we review just so there is full transparency!

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It's what I do best!

I walk under ladders a lot :(

@@ComputerStuff i almost finished your video, but i see that your strap is upside down. it might be the reason why you keep losing them? And you should only remove the side with the little flap attached to it.

@@DevranUenal Thanks for watching Devran. I dont believe that's the reason but I'm willing to concede if it is!

I've been using a Patagonia Blackhole for my 1 bag travel. For my needs it does everything I need it to do.

@@ComputerStuff That’s a great bag. I’ve got a 32. When I don’t need organization it’s my ‘go to’. I get your point. I can’t use the same bag for every situation. I’m trying to have the ‘perfect’ bag depending on what I’m using it for. The Peak 45 definitely isn’t a do-it-all solution but I do use it 75% of the time. My biggest gripe ( yeah, I have one, ha) is the weight. I’m still searching for the perfect combo of durability, weight, comfort, organization, aesthetic. I am finding that 32-35 liters capacity, whatever that is, seems to fit 99% of my needs. I enjoyed your video 👍🏾 nuthin wrong with stirring the pot skittle, ha

@@ricardomontes6309 Haha, thanks Ricardo!

@@ComputerStuff Are you able to fit that as a carry-on? It's quite large.

Yes

1: Respectfully, I don't feel like I "overpacked" this bag. 2: I use compression bags. I'm still disappointed with the "layout" of the bag. 3: Nitpicking is the name of the game on this channel! It's how we can IMPROVE products! :) 4: Glad you like them! It certainly is a preference thing. 5: It's possible! 6: I can guarantee you, most manufacturers, including PD, do not use any kind of scientific metrics for measuring their volume. That said if a representative of PD would like to weight in on how they do it, I'd love to be proven wrong. I appreciate you commenting and watching and it's great that you like and have had a good experience with this bag. A lot of people love them, but I think there are better options out there - at least for my uses and possibly other peoples.

I had one of their Travel Duffels (I think we did a review on it?). It's a solid bag and looks amazing - but I still think Patagonia is more functional. That said, to each their own! Thanks for commenting and watching!

Thank you for sharing.

I have tried PDs duffel and prefer Patagonia's Black Hole duffel - fave.co/3AaQvmy The lack of water bottle holder doesn't bother me, and in some ways I prefer beacuse my bottle always fell out of the dedicated pocket. PD's duffel is a fine bag and may be preferred by some, but I prefer Patagonia's simplicity and durability. The PD bag just has too many zipper and pockets and "things" you have to fuss with. Black Hole is WYSIWYG! Patagonia can be converted into a backpack as well, and you truly can stash your entire house in the thing. I think one could enjoy either or!

I'm sure you can get a replacement for them, yes.

You can pass all you want but you still watched it and I appreciate you for it!

I’ve taken the everyday backpack in week trips. Yea the straps aren’t the most comfortable, but they are durable as heck! The materials made from these are head over heals better than any Osprey (and I own 3 Ospreys - 1 of which I take on multi week trips to Europe). You’re review doesn’t scare me in the slightest. I’m purchasing this bag. The engineering and quality alone with PD spare no expense. Stop posting videos that oppose the normal perception of these bags just to get views lol. And stop not picking. You’ll never find a perfect bag.

lmao this is the weirdest comment section ever, like why bother commenting ???

is this good for 17inch laptop , keyboard , then all cloths is there spong so laptop doesnt broke while carrying it

Haha, thank you! Sorry to report but we've already parted ways with it! :(

@@ComputerStuff Haha aww no worries!! Thank you anyways :D

You can't open it from the front no, only the "rear main zip" and side zips. I suppose you could lay it on its back and open it that way but that'd be even worse!

@@ComputerStuff Yes. You can open it from the front. You have to open the the outside zipper at the front first. Then there's another zipper inside that opens to the main compartment. I'm not sure how your didn't notice that.

@@jexler5 The hidden zip? Yes true this does exist but it's not a quick or practical access for packing. But yes its there if you need access to an item that you know for sure is sitting at that item.

@@ComputerStuff I feel like you need to just use the bag the way it was designed to be used. Not from the back, but from the front.

Just came back from a 5 day trip and used the Patagonia Blackhole Duffel 55L. I could move my house in it!

Haha, I'll do my best! Thanks Marshall!

GoRuck GR2 34L and a Patagonia 55L Black Hole (depending on length of trip).

If you thought 1.5 is bad... try 1.75! Safe travels to you as well!

What budget are you trying to stick within?

@@ComputerStuff 350 $ would be an average.

@@adv67 Have you considered going with a duffel style pack such as Patagonia or do you want backpack specifically?

@@ComputerStuff will the duffle bag be considered as a carry-on ?

@@adv67 Yes. I use a 55L blackhole as carry on almost every time I fly now with 0 issues including on budget airlines like Southwest or Spirit.

I have been using a Patagonia Blackhole for pack and go travel and have been pretty happy with it. Can't think of anything I'd change other than you can lose all your shit in it quite easily. Blackhole is aptly named! The GoRuck looks intense! May have to grab one for a test unit!

@@ComputerStuff nice! My first “one bag” was the North Face base camp duffle, big cavity but hard to keep track of stuff like you said. The Gorucks are intense but they’re built like tanks, rainproof, 1000D, YKK Zips and organized layout. I like it bc it looks like a normal backpack when packed out. Def has its own intense look but I see a lot of people around the world use tactical bags from old to young. It blends in well imo

@@joshuachambers9464 I appreciate your comments, Joshua. Thing looks like a tank and has tons of spots to attach things! haha

I just thought about buying the peak design one and then came across your video. Im interested in learning more about the Patagonia alternative. I’m wondering where and how you store your laptop and electronics in the Patagonia bag? 🤔

@@stevenbrandt5410 Hey Seven, I have a tech pouch (Peak Design does sell a nice one) for cords and things. And they I tend to throw my laptop in haphazardly, but you can also get nice sleeves to pop your laptops in as well. Here's a link to their tech pouch if you're curious: www.peakdesign.com/products/tech-pouch?variant=11531003133996

Breaking Bag, hahaha. Love it.

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks Michael!

This bag is designed for either photography travel, or one pack travel. One has to assume it will end up heavy - and it does.

I've been using a Topo Mountain pack for my "one bag carry" and love it. Here's our review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLuehM5mvrG-lYE.html

That's great praise, I really appreciate the awesome comment, Seth.

Thanks for commenting!

Incorrect. Peak Design does not advertise that as the design motive.

Patagonia Black Hole! fave.co/3AaQvmy Been very happy with using it as a one pack traveler. That said it doesn't have conveniences like the PD such as a water bottle holder. You'll have to throw your water bottle into the main compartment and fish it out if you want a drink. That doesn't bother me though, and in some ways I prefer it. (water bottle always fell out of the water bottle pocket).

@@ComputerStuff good of you to reply :)

Not a fan.

Looks pretty rugged. I may have to check that out and do a review on it!

I'll take that as a compliment!

@@ComputerStuff Glad to know you have a sense of humor...

True. And I did ;) haha

To each their own!

@@ComputerStuff yep 😂😂

Right? The guy in this video is a real piece of work!

Yea after 17mins --- you just really need a larger backpack. Not trying to say this is a bad review, but it feels like most of the problems you mentioned came from the fact for your need this backpack gets stuffed too hard. (I mean sunglasses pouch never work with a stuffed bag unless it's hardshell, which cut into internal volume even when not used)

Haha. I ended up going with an Osprey Duffel as main travel.

Appreciate you watching and commenting Derek.

Agree with most of what you're saying, haha. A lefty and righty version may stand to muddy their supply chain a bit, but removing a side access panel (or both) maybe isn't a bad idea. In looking back, I can't recall how many times if ever, I used them.

You may like Mystery Ranch's 3 way zip system then!

Hah! Sorry mate, we already got rid of the bag

It's Narcos up in here!

I did not. And for that matter I wouldn't say I'm against clamshell designs entirely, but the implementation on this bag... meh... Great question, though.

Thanks for sharing!!

lol

It’s from a camera accessories brand. Back opening is industry standard. :) it’s for photographers who travel, not normal backpackers.

Fyi I don’t own the back and accept the other criticisms. I use Osprey Fairpoint 40l so far, but looking for something more camera-friendly.

I'm a fan of Osprey bags. I demo'd a Fairpoint as well - solid pack. Camera friendly you can probably find little better than a Peak Design products. I'll re-iterate the bag itself may be a winner for some people, but for me its annoyances grew old. Same with their duffle who's zipper system was downright a pain in the ass (and the flap magnets NEVER held).

@@ComputerStuff yeah I love my farpoint. Bought it 3 years ago when i went on a gap year and only had a mavic air 1 with me. Last year I even bought the farpoint 65l wheeled and daylite travel, its really amazing for travelling, its just that i bought a camera and 3 lens last month and would like something more integrated (i wish osprey came out with farpoint camera bag tbh 😁 that would be the best backpack ever) i bought the peak design medium camera cube, so it works ok and easily convertible, but it take long time to open it all. So i would prefer something with a front cube sized opening, like that beige one in the video, but kinda modern version.. maybe the peter mckinnon one, but so expensive and its not 1. Daypack (not great for just going out, which is something i look for in a new combination of daypack and travel camera bag) 2. Max carry-on size possible. I still have to view more videos, its very expensive where i am currently stuck at (indonesia) to buy bags like peak design, thule etc.. like 2x the price, so def need to make the correct choice. The only thing that is cheap are japanese and korean brands, but dont know many backpacks from there that would be ok, not too flashy “IM A CAMERA BAG!!” but also not looking like a dirty backpacker that prepared for 10 day jungle hike 😁

@@ComputerStuff what would be the perfect may carry-on size backpack according to you? That isnt just for camera, but is made for both things 1. Travel stuff like clothes, toiletry bag etc 2. Camera and drone gear. And another question? How about daypack? Ideally around 20-30, and with more minimalistic design than lowepro for example

There are a few factors including heat and being banged around, both things a bag is subject to, that can cause a magnet to weaken.

Woo hoo!

Sounds like youre doing a pretty good bit of whining yourself.

That's a shame.. there are some zingers in here..

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