I bought this bag, a 20L backpack and a small 3L sling bag to carry camera. Love the style, but as a camera bag for me there are some interesting limitation. The bottom is not padded and the side zipper doesn’t go all the way down so I placed one Origami divider a little above the zipper and stuff seldom used straps, etc. at the bottom, so space not maximized, and don’t try to stand it up. The bag is just deep enough to put my sony mirrorless camera side way in so can’t hold more than two camera bodies plus couple lenses, if I want to carry long lens or large DSL camera then I have to be very creative. The top opening is interesting, if you don’t stuff the top part of the bag then I have to fold that magnet part down otherwise its in my way to grab the handle. The image you see is probably with paper stuffing, once it’s empty you will know what I mean. I always zip up the top else small item like SD cards will fall out even there is a magnet closure. To access the laptop (iPad Pro for me), the opening is tight so I have to remove some stuff from the top first to get the iPad in or out. The same capacity backpack is much more ergonomically fit as a camera bag. There are great peak design features I live, the both side zippers is easy to use, backpack strap can be hidden, the additional straps works for tripod or umbrella, the fit and finish is top notch and the origami dividers are very flexible. Well, I still love this tote bag and travel with it because style over function.
I want to add that you can secure the side zippers by looping the fabric through dedicated straps at the bottom of the pack, so they can't be easly opened by strangers. For people using this pack on public transport or in crowds, this is a very important feature.
This would be the perfect bag for me if this model had a smaller version, maybe a 10L one. I know there's another tote from Peak Design but it doesn't seem as functional
Before I brought Zip 20L, I was thinking about Totepack as well ('coz I love the design of Totepack more). Comparing to Zip20L, the storage space inside this Totepack seem to be must smaller. That's why I went with Zip 20L.
I'm thinking about getting the everyday backpack v2, but not sure weather I should get the 20L or 30L? I'm packing a MacBook Pro 16, iPad Pro 10.5 with a slightly thick case, a camera, some shoes and journals. I wanna go for the 30L but afraid it might look too big on me. I stand 5'5" and weigh 130lbs. Which one should I get?
I have the 30l and looks huge on me. But im 5'3" 140lbs Also kinda big....more than what i need everyday. Bottom row- sony a9 with tamron 35-150 Next row- sony a9 with sigma 14-24 Next row- sigma 85 and battery grip. Top is pretty empty with a lot of spaxe less. A 25l will be perfect for me.
I was very disappointed receiving mine and returned it a couple days later. The front pocket is way too small, the top doesn‘t open wide enough and I just couldn‘t organize properly with the provided dividers. Yes it looks really nice, but that‘s it. Form over function.
Can the Totepack be flattened and fit into the 45L Travepack with additional packaging cubes? 1x Medium Packaging Cube + 2 x Small Package Cube/Wash + Shoe Pouch at the base and the Totepack placed on top of the packaging cubes.
@@josegoncalvesdias3242 I forget to mention not with the 2 small cubes. From what I recall it is with one medium cube and a wash pouch/tech pouch + the Totepack is the max I can squeeze in.
Hey Giovanni, the DWR coating gives the fabric a slightly rubbery feel which helps with weather-resistance, but it isn't waterproof. We recommend checking out our full written review for more info: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-totepack-20l-v2/ We also tested the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L in the rain which is made from the same 400D Double Poly-Coated DWR Impregnated Nylon Canvas. You can check out the full review of this pack here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-zip-20l-v2/ Hope this helps! - Rebecca
I bought this bag, a 20L backpack and a small 3L sling bag to carry camera. Love the style, but as a camera bag for me there are some interesting limitation. The bottom is not padded and the side zipper doesn’t go all the way down so I placed one Origami divider a little above the zipper and stuff seldom used straps, etc. at the bottom, so space not maximized, and don’t try to stand it up. The bag is just deep enough to put my sony mirrorless camera side way in so can’t hold more than two camera bodies plus couple lenses, if I want to carry long lens or large DSL camera then I have to be very creative. The top opening is interesting, if you don’t stuff the top part of the bag then I have to fold that magnet part down otherwise its in my way to grab the handle. The image you see is probably with paper stuffing, once it’s empty you will know what I mean. I always zip up the top else small item like SD cards will fall out even there is a magnet closure. To access the laptop (iPad Pro for me), the opening is tight so I have to remove some stuff from the top first to get the iPad in or out. The same capacity backpack is much more ergonomically fit as a camera bag. There are great peak design features I live, the both side zippers is easy to use, backpack strap can be hidden, the additional straps works for tripod or umbrella, the fit and finish is top notch and the origami dividers are very flexible. Well, I still love this tote bag and travel with it because style over function.
I want to add that you can secure the side zippers by looping the fabric through dedicated straps at the bottom of the pack, so they can't be easly opened by strangers. For people using this pack on public transport or in crowds, this is a very important feature.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Hello! Great video :) can you fit macbook pro 16” in the bag?
This would be the perfect bag for me if this model had a smaller version, maybe a 10L one. I know there's another tote from Peak Design but it doesn't seem as functional
This bag looks amazing! Great review, Tom (as always!).
Before I brought Zip 20L, I was thinking about Totepack as well ('coz I love the design of Totepack more). Comparing to Zip20L, the storage space inside this Totepack seem to be must smaller. That's why I went with Zip 20L.
I'm thinking about getting the everyday backpack v2, but not sure weather I should get the 20L or 30L? I'm packing a MacBook Pro 16, iPad Pro 10.5 with a slightly thick case, a camera, some shoes and journals. I wanna go for the 30L but afraid it might look too big on me. I stand 5'5" and weigh 130lbs. Which one should I get?
I'm having the same thoughts, probably 30 L is the one for you
I have the 30l and looks huge on me. But im 5'3" 140lbs
Also kinda big....more than what i need everyday.
Bottom row- sony a9 with tamron 35-150
Next row- sony a9 with sigma 14-24
Next row- sigma 85 and battery grip.
Top is pretty empty with a lot of spaxe less. A 25l will be perfect for me.
Thanks for the review
I was very disappointed receiving mine and returned it a couple days later. The front pocket is way too small, the top doesn‘t open wide enough and I just couldn‘t organize properly with the provided dividers. Yes it looks really nice, but that‘s it. Form over function.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Cubi! Bummer the bag didn't work for you.
- Tom
Mine just arrived this morning and I already regret the purchase.
Can it be used messenger style? If so then it is perfect for my needs 😎
Is the back padded?
has anybody tried carrying it as a sling bag to exploit the side access better?
Can the Totepack be flattened and fit into the 45L Travepack with additional packaging cubes?
1x Medium Packaging Cube + 2 x Small Package Cube/Wash + Shoe Pouch at the base and the Totepack placed on top of the packaging cubes.
have you tried this?
@@josegoncalvesdias3242 Yup. It can fit into the 45L travel backpack when it is empty with the divider taken out.
@@ZachHan awesome! Thanks
@@josegoncalvesdias3242 I forget to mention not with the 2 small cubes. From what I recall it is with one medium cube and a wash pouch/tech pouch + the Totepack is the max I can squeeze in.
@@ZachHan In the not expanded form, correct?
This is usually more than enough for me
is it weatherproof?
Hey Giovanni, the DWR coating gives the fabric a slightly rubbery feel which helps with weather-resistance, but it isn't waterproof. We recommend checking out our full written review for more info: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-totepack-20l-v2/
We also tested the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L in the rain which is made from the same 400D Double Poly-Coated DWR Impregnated Nylon Canvas. You can check out the full review of this pack here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-zip-20l-v2/
Hope this helps!
- Rebecca