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Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 20L
A 20L day bag that opens wide and slides onto your suitcase handle
A 20-liter zip-top backpack with a 270-degree wraparound zip, FlexFold dividers and sleeves for a 15-inch laptop and a tablet. The shell is weatherproof, 100% recycled 400D nylon.
Our take
Most backpacks open from the top, so whatever you need is at the bottom. Fine for a gym bag. It's a pain at the security tray, or on a street corner when the light is right and your camera is under a jacket.
The Everyday Backpack Zip fixes that with a 270-degree zip that opens the bag nearly flat. The FlexFold dividers set it up for a camera and lenses, or fold out of the way for a sweater and snacks. A 15-inch laptop and a tablet get their own sleeves. The luggage pass-through slides it over your roller handle, and the 400D shell is weatherproof, so a surprise shower on a city day doesn't soak your gear.
If you travel with a camera, this is the day bag we'd buy. If you don't, it still earns its spot as a laptop bag that works for sightseeing. Check the price before you go.
Who it’s for
Photographers and remote workers on city trips who want one bag for the plane and the day out.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want one bag for a full week of travel. 20L is too small, so look at a 30L or larger travel backpack instead.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 20L: questions people ask
Does the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 20L count as a personal item?
It measures about 18.9 x 12.4 x 9.3 inches, which is bigger than the strict personal-item limits some budget airlines set. Check your airline's size rules before you fly.
Is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip waterproof?
Peak Design calls the shell weatherproof, so it handles rain showers. It isn't a dry bag, so don't leave it sitting in a downpour.
Can you use it without a camera?
Yes. The FlexFold dividers fold flat or move around, so it works as a normal laptop and day bag.
Where we recommend it
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