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Description
The smaller sibling of Peak Design's iconic 45L Travel Backpack, the 30L is a rugged, expandable daypack ideal for shorter travel and everyday carry. A big, beautiful rear hatch provides total access for easy packing and unpacking. An enlarged top pocket is subdivided with stretch and zip pockets for keys, glasses, passport, etc. The weatherproof #10 UltraZip can withstand decades of use thanks to its proprietary abrasion-resistant thread. Meets international carry-on size requirements in expanded (33L) and compressed (27L) form.
- International carry-on approved
- Theft-deterrent zipper pulls
- Protected luggage tag holder
- Luggage pass-through for roller bag carry
- Padded shoulder straps stow under magnetic flaps for worry-free bag-checking
- Huge rear access via burly #10 UltraZip
- Expansion zips for fitting more or compressing your load
- External carry straps stow beneath a magnetic flap
- Hugely expandable side pockets for water bottles, tripods, more
- Large soft-lined zippered top pocket with pockets for keys, glasses, passport, etc.
- Internal zippered mesh pockets
- Padded, dedicated laptop and tablet sleeves
- Axial strap attachments provide all-day comfort for all body types
- Stowable sternum strap
- 360-degree grab handles
- Weatherproof 100% recycled 400D nylon canvas shell
- Rugged 900D waterproof bottom liner
- Ultralight padded foam provides security and structure around entire bag
- High-visibility grey interior
- Fair Trade Certified
- 100% carbon neutral
- Lifetime guarantee
Product Reviews
Review Snapshot
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Most Liked Positive Review
Great for small enough to serve
I tried several comparable bags, but settled on this one for one-bag travel (w/o camera gear!). I generally need the bag to serve as a work/daily carry at the destination, especially for conferences. I've now used the bag for 5 trips, including a one-bag trip for 2 weeks combining work and pleasur...
Most Liked Negative Review
Not for a small person
I purchased this bag as an underseat carry-on. I used it during a 3 week trip to Italy where it was also toted on several trains. I would not buy it again. I'm 5'1" tall and have narrow shoulders. This is not the bag for my sized person. First, the good stuff: It's a beautifully made bag; qual...
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Perfect Size for Traveling
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I was searching for a backpack large enough to pack for a few days but not so large that it was uncomfortable on my back or too tight under an standard airplane seat. The bag expands a bit for added space and I've enjoyed using it so far.
Great bag, straps aren't that comfortable
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GOOD Quality of the bag is great, these bags aren't cheap and I looked at many brands to find what fits my needs. It really looks sleek in design and quality, something I'm sure will last for years to come. The expandability is very handy and the bag still retains its shape. The way the bag opens is like a suitcase, so you can easily access everything you need to. NOT SO GOOD I had read it on reviews but it was still worse than I expected and reason for lifting 1 star. The straps aren't that comfortable. At the end of the day, I could have only worn it for a couple of hours in total, but my back ends up hurting from it. I'll be looking into if I can get pads or something for it. Other thing that's annoying but not a deal breaker is the pocket at the top, I wish it went deeper. It's really small. Or instead of the magnet upside down pouch on the front, a normal zip pocket I'd actually use. I don't trust that something wouldn't fall out of it and be lost, so basically I never use it. I wish the laptop compartment was separate from the whole bag, so I didn't need to open it up to all my things in the bag to take/put in my laptop.
Everything it says it is and more
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Bought this for a trip abroad. Tested it last month to Vegas. Packed for three days. No problem handled it all
Awesome backpack
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I just took this backpack 22 hours from San Diego to Florianópolis Brazil. 22 hours of travel. On the way home, I got stuck in sao paolo for 25 hours making my trip home 49 hours. On that epic journey, this thing performed. It paired perfectly with my larger away carry on and I had space to spare for over a week trip. When it is zipped down, it feels just right and the expansion leaves plenty of room for a longer trip. With this combo, you will never need to check a bag. I love that the straps can be put away, the handles on each side, the top pocket and a jacket is easily strapped to the outside. Great bag. I did find that when keeping the bag on my roller, I wished there was a pocket to stuff my passport and phone for security. The top pocket is taken up by a pair of Bose headphones. That is easily avoided by using the away with pocket which is great for stashing pocket items at security.
I expected more
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I wish it was a TRUE smaller version of the 45L. The lack of internal access beyond the back is what really hurts this bag for me. With a small cube in the bag, it make it difficult to get a medium sized water bottle in the side pockets. It just doesn't seem well thought out. I ended up buying a 45L.
Another Great Travel Pack
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My wife and I have been traveling for over a year with the PD 45 carried in a 35 L configuration. We were able to switch her pack to the new 30 L size. Makes for a lighter carry and better fit for her frame. Also perfect for shorter trips when you're traveling for a month or less. Absolute great build quality as we have come to expect from PD. The only major design change I missed from the larger pack is the smaller flaps for the straps and lack of magnetic closures.
Thoughtful Design and Functionality
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The Travel Backpack has all the features that I was looking for from thoughtful design and functionality to solid materials and workmanship. I also love the overall vision of the company, the way they operate and the thoughtful words used on the website, materials, etc.
The Ultimate Carry-On Backpack
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Some airlines have smaller carry-on dimension restrictions. That's what sets the travel backpack 30L apart from many others. The features are solid. The bag is sleek. Use compression packing cubes and it can carry what you need. I'm loving this pack.
If The Upside Down Pocket Were Rightside Up….
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I haven't actually used this yet, so this review is only of the features. I like that there is a huge inside space for packing clothes and my iPad Pro which is what I was looking for. the little zipped accessories pocket is useful. I understand the purpose of that upside down pocket, but for me it's ridiculous. I am using this as a travel carry-on. I won't be taking it out on hikes or be traveling constantly by train where I end up. So I won't be using those extra straps. I do wish however that the upside down pocket were right side up. It would be useful to put a small sketch book and art accessories in there. I can't so the next best thing is my tote pack which has a clip on it which will keep it from dropping if the magnet fails. Otherwise I love the size, the sage color, the feel of the material. It will work…just not perfectly because of the upside down pocket space!
Better bags are out there
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I really wanted to like this bag, but the hard back and sides make it very hard to reach into the top of the bag without opening it very wide. It's just ultimately not that practical or comfortable to use. The straps also don't collapse very well into their hiding spaces in the back of the bag. It just doesn't quite deliver!