A hip belt for the 30L is an optional accessory at Peak Design for $30.

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning that! I was only aware of the hip belt for the Everyday Backpacks. I will pin this comment for others to see!

Great review Winston. I just ordered 2 x 30L travel backpacks for my wife and I based on your review. We are headed to Southeast Asia in early 2024 and want to travel light. Over the years my bag has shrunk.

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. The 30L should definitely be a more than capable bag for your trip! Happy travels to the both of you!

I love your review and takes on different needs. I’m an Asian woman who travels at least twice a year to Europe and USA. I need a durable, easy access (me not the pickpockets), light weight, and versatile backpack. The 30L sounds right and yes always try to down size while travelling, thank you also for saying the zipper on all bags are high quality, no leaking of rain and stormy weather. Thank you.

@winston_dlee

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed.

Thank you. Very helpful!

@winston_dlee

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Good review.

@winston_dlee

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great comparison.

I get the same with two backpack style bags to travel with. I even tried a backpack (45L) & a sling & was still tough for the long hauls at airports. My next attempt is to try the 45L with a underseat roller so I can have the best of both. I will still carry a packable sling & backpack for options. (Bellroy lite & perhaps a Osprey/Northface 18L-24L packable backpack)

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Nice set up! I hope that next attempt works for you. Traveling with new bags can be quite stressful haha.

Thanks. question for you bud, does the 45L bag pass as personal item at its 30L config with Spirit if not packed to the rim?

@winston_dlee

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m not sure about Spirit as I’ve never flew with them, I can’t say for sure (as I’ve only heard negative things about them), but if it’s not packed fully, I wouldn’t see why it wouldn’t fit! All airlines I’ve flew with so far let me bring the 45L as a personal item and it fit.

The weight difference is substantial. Base weight for the 45L is 4.5 lbs and the 30L is 3.17 lbs. I've had the 45L since 2017 and have done a lot of miles. It gets way too unwieldy fully packed out to 45L The only complaint I have is the offset side handles instead of making them centered. I love the versatility and the security features!

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Fully packed, I definitely agree! The 45L is unbearably heavy. I had used that as my main "luggage" bag during my trips and while I managed, I definitely wouldn't do it again, which is why I now use a carry on suitcase for my clothes and other things like tripod, gimbal, etc. As a personal item though, I'm actually leaning towards keeping the 45L now, especially after testing the set up on a recent trip! The versatility definitely is a big factor! Thanks for watching!

@leadinglightfilms

Жыл бұрын

i just did a europe trip with teh 45L fully loaded to 30 lbs. it wasn't comfortable but i really abused the zippers and they remained solid so I do like the security of the bag. and gettign it soaked, it dries up quick and insides stay dry.

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

@@leadinglightfilms Glad you're enjoying the backpack!

Hi The 30l If it doesn't fill up that much, could it be folded so that it fits as a personal item or is the backrest too rigid that doesn't allow it?

@winston_dlee

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! As for your question, I was able to use the 30l as a personal item and the 45l as my carry on, with both being fully filled. The 30l was able to fit below my seat and the 45l fit in the compartment easily. Hope this helps!

Can you how if it's possible to fit the medium camera cube on the 30L ?

@winston_dlee

6 ай бұрын

It is a bit of a squeeze, but the medium camera cube does fit in the 30L!

Curious if you ever use the 45L in under airline seat?

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I recently went on a trip to Hawaii and I used the 45L as my personal item and they had no problems with it. At the 30L and 35L capacity, it is perfectly fine, however, at the max 45L capacity, it'd be too thick to fit under most airline seats I'd think.

Thanks, might be buying the 30L-but I don’t see the affiliate link you mentioned? Is that on your website or?

@winston_dlee

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, the affiliate link is on my website. Other options you could look at to purchase the bag are on Peak Design, including PD marketplace!

Does the 6l sling bag fit on to 30l backpack?

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

With the way I set up my backpack with my peak design medium camera cube in the 30L, it does not fit in the backpack.

Were the weights of the bags mentioned? (Empty)

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

For the Peak Design 30L, it's around 1.4 kg. The Peak 45L is around 2.05kg.

Do you keep your 6l empty to fit it in?

@winston_dlee

Жыл бұрын

Nah, I usually fill it up with my camera w/ a lens (usually my 24-70) and a prime or 2, which leaves my camera cube available for others things if I need to carry anything else.

good review, what size cubes do you fit in there"?

@winston_dlee

4 ай бұрын

I use the peak design medium sized camera cube for my gear and the peak design medium and small sized packing cubes for my clothes. Thanks for watching!

Does 45l bag comes with a rainfly?

@winston_dlee

10 ай бұрын

I don’t believe it does. I’ve used mine in some pretty heavy rain without it though and I’ve never had a problem, but they do sell them on their website for around $30 if you want it for your backpack.

What size camera cub is that? Is it the medium?

@winston_dlee

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s the medium sized one

These backpacks are not water proof, they are weather proof.

The 30L is just ugly as sin. Like so bland, like it has no face. The 45L looks much better