I’m not sure! All I’ve used it for myself is the straps.

I have used it on and off since 2019. The exterior is pretty scruffed now but the straps are still going strong.

However I’d say that the straps are best suited for air travel or trips where you don’t wear it for very long periods (e.g. over an hour). The new Tortuga backpack is better for adventure trips where you want extra comfort on the straps.

Thank you for the great review!

Checking in to see how the pack has held up over time (if you’re still using it). I’m testing it out at home, and unfortunately I’m a pack it to max person still. I’m worried how the shoulder straps will hold up over time with regular 45L loads.

Yeah I have flown with it. When it’d in expanded mode it’s slightly over the limit, but as long as it’s not truly packed to the max, the staff are not likely to notice. I think 1 centimeter is not such a big deal

Question: Have you travelled with the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45 L as a carry on Air France or KLM flights? Worried about the specs being a centimeter over, as you mentioned in your review. Thanks for your guidance!

The rain-resistant zippers and material on this pack are really good so yeah in most cases it should be no problem.

I’ve only rarely used rain covers… the last time was while hiking 5 hours through a jungle in Colombia with constant downpours where this was actually necessary. In normal situations I never use one. I’ve carried this pack for probably about 1 hour max through the rain & no problems.

25 years ago I backpacked around East and southeast Asia for a year and I recall only using my rain cover a few times – and it was when I chose to walk in the rain instead of wait it out. More important was the rain resistance of my daypack which I had on me daily for excursions/hikes/motorcycle when waiting out a rain storm wasn’t always an option. O

Hi Will, good question. I did only a quick review of the FP55 so far but I’m really liking the changes. I think the choice comes down to aesthetics and accessories mostly as both are very good bags. Peak Design is still my main bag for e.g. city trips in Europe, I like the FP a bit more for outdoorsy backpacking trips.