Peak Design Everyday 20L Zip Backpack reviews and deals for sale

Amazing bag, but still comparing...

First of all, don't let my title deceive you, this is an AMAZING bag; functional, great features, good quality, etc. However, I feel like there are just a few things that cause me to want to keep comparing, before really settling on a new camera bag. I may come back to it though, who knows. First of all, here are some of the things I love about this bag. As with most adventure/sport… read more style camera bags, having the durable/water-resistant surface on the front so you can lay it on the ground in any situation is amazing. I came from using a bag for years where I had to lay it on it's back to get to the camera compartment, which then meant my back would get dirty or wet when putting back on. This isn't specific to the bag, just specific to the style of the bag. For the bag itself, I really loved the large zipper holds and ease of each zipper, having handles and every side (including bottom), the ease of hiding/revealing the straps and waist belts straps, lots of pockets and zippers for compartmentalizing, and the overall look and feel of the bag. Also, some of the smaller Velcro dividers in the cubes have a 'stiff-fold-down' feature that helps hold lens and items more secure, and that was a nice feature too! I think the pros definitely out-weight the con's, but here are a few things I wasn't a super big fan of. I wasn't a fan of the ease of use for the 'sling' feature/zipper. It's great being able to set the bag in the snow or mud, but there are also times when you just need to be quick and use the sling feature. When I took this out on a ski trip is when I noticed this; there were times I could set it down, but there were times when we didn't have time or wasn't set up in position for the photo and I just wanted to grab my camera, snap a few frames, and throw it back in the bag, but the zipper and sling feature was difficult for me. First of all, the backpack straps don't have the right ergonomics to stay on the shoulder when there is only one and you're slinging to the side. And secondly, the zipper for the side pouch was always hard to 'find' and at an angle that was hard to reach. And the second thing that bugged me about this bag was the lack of a chest strap. When skiing down hills at speed or doing any other sport, I'd love it to be a bit more secured. Other than those two things, no big complaints. Like I said, I may come back to this bag down the road, but I really want a better sling feature and the chest strap, so I'm going to keep looking for other bags. If those aren't crucial to you though, this is a solid bag!