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Reviews September 24, 2026

Peak Design City Backpack 22L, Everyday Billfold Wallet, and Beacon Finder Card Review: A Lighter, Sleeker Take on the Daily Carry

Peak Design has spent years building bags for photographers who need structure, armor, and a place for every lens. The new City line goes somewhere else entirely. We’ve been carrying the City Backpack 22L as a daily commuter for about a month, along with the Everyday Billfold Wallet and the Beacon Finder Card, and the whole kit is aimed squarely at people carrying a laptop, a tablet, and a water bottle. Coming from the Everyday Backpack 30L, the differences are immediate.

Reviews September 23, 2026

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone Review: Three Finishes, One Excellent Everyday Carry

Peak Design‘s phone cases have been part of our daily carry for several generations, and each new round brings small changes worth talking about. The Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone comes in two configurations, SlimLink and SlimLink with a loop, and Peak Design sent three for the iPhone 18 Pro Max: the loop version in Ocean, the loop version in Black Clarino, and the standard SlimLink case in Black Leather. Same chassis, same mounting system, three very different surfaces to hold. We rotated through all three to work out which one deserves the spot on the phone.

Reviews December 2, 2024

Peak Design Everyday Backpack Review: Durable, Sustainable, and Stylish in Coyote X-Pac Fabric

Let me tell you something clearly: the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is my favorite backpack ever. It has been my daily commuting backpack for years, and it’s only gotten better in my eyes thanks to the new Coyote X-Pac fabric option. This version features X-Pac VX-21 Ocean Edition fabric, a high-performance material originally designed as sailcloth, now reimagined with a 100% recycled twist—it is crafted entirely from reclaimed fishing nets.

Reviews November 13, 2023

Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Review: A Continued Legacy of Great Phone Cases

Peak Design, makers of high-quality backpacks, camera gear, and more, broke into the mobile phone case scene a couple of years ago with their Everyday Case, and they’re back at it again for the iPhone 15. A MagSafe-compatible case that balances protection and a slim profile really well, the Peak Design Everyday Case retails for $49.95 and comes in 4 colors.

Reviews, Gear Bits, Travel September 11, 2023

Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L Review: This Bag Is the Peak of Minimalistic Travel Excellence

When it comes to backpacks, the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L stands tall as a shining example of form properly meeting function. I’ve had the privilege of testing a few backpacks in my day, and I can confidently say that this backpack has earned its place at the top of the pack for travelers.

Reviews June 26, 2023

Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case Review: Exceptional Protection that Works with Peak Design’s SlimLink Mounting Technology

Nomad’s cases have been my go-to cases for the past few years. They are well-designed, look sharp, and are highly protective. They’ve saved my phone from drops more often than I want to admit. Their new Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case for iPhone 14 Pro is something different, and it’s quickly become my new favorite.

Reviews, Vehicles & Gear April 18, 2023

Peak Design Mobile Charging Car Vent Mount Review: A Huge Step Above the Competition

I’ve never used a car vent mount before, and I don’t think I’ll be using another after experiencing the Peak Design Mobile Charging Car Vent Mount. It’s so dang good that I can’t imagine using a different car mount ever again. Peak Design’s Car Vent Mount is so secure and so stable it’s a pleasure to use, and it retails starting at $64.95.

Reviews March 7, 2022

Peak Design Mobile Collection Review: A Premier Smartphone Accessory Ecosystem

Peak Design, known for its high-quality bags and camera accessories, has knocked it out of the park with its new line of mobile phone accessories made for both iPhone and Samsung smartphones. Peak Design Mobile is a line of cases and accessories made for all your adventures.

Reviews June 5, 2020

Peak Design’s Travel Tripod: A Well-Designed, Compact Tripod for Everyday Use

I have owned several travel tripods that were decent for quick shots, but serviceable at best. Something usually broke under minimal use after a short time, usually a knob, lever, or handle. Peak Design’s Travel Tripod is the tripod I never knew I was looking for; simply put, it is awesome.

Reviews January 19, 2020

Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack V2 Review: A Fantastic Update to an Already Perfect Bag

You might remember my review of Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack from 2018, in which I called it “The one bag to rule them all.” In 2019, somehow, Peak Design found a way to improve on an almost perfect backpack with their second version of the Everyday Backpack. Available in 20L and 30L sizes, you can get yours starting at $259.95.

Reviews March 17, 2018

The Peak Design Everyday Backpack: One Bag to Rule Them All

If Frodo were equipped with the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, the journey to Mordor would have been much easier. Maybe the backpack wouldn’t have done anything to guard against Orcs, however, the endlessly configurable bag would have done wonders to carry the weight of Frodo’s responsibility. Starting at $259.95, the Everyday Backpack is worthy of all of life’s adventures.

Reviews July 17, 2014

The Peak Design Slide, Clutch and Anchor Links Must-Haves for Camera Folks

When Judie and I were at CES 2014, I kept my camera handy at all times thanks to the Capture Clip from Peak Design. (Read the review.) The Capture Clip started as a Kickstarter Project and quickly became a favorite way for me to carry my camera. Now the company is back with their new Slide, Clutch and Anchor Links.