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Peak Design Unisex X Backpack (20L) $250 Delivered @ ACS Technology via Amazon AU

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Peak Design Unisex X Backpack (20L) $250 Delivered @ ACS Technology via Amazon AUAffiliate
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A good price for anyone who missed the 30L deal yesterday and the 20L deal a couple of weeks ago. No as cheap as before but still a good deal for a bag that goes over high 3s to 4s.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmcpOqrGnY&t=1480s

Peak Design Product Page here.
https://au.peakdesign.com/collections/everyday-bags/products…

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              • Ozzster on 29/01/2024 - 10:45
                -1

                @ThadtheChad: Different brand, different size, the only common thing is overprice. Which can be somewhat justified by Lowepro, but hardly by Peak Design.

                • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 14:14
                  +2

                  @Ozzster: Lowepro is considered a step down from peak design in terms of target market. Take a look at equivalents from Wandrd or Manfrotto etc. PD is at that level and is absolutely justifies their pricing (IMHO).

                  While you may think everything at that tier is overpriced, that's fair and is indicative that you're better off getting budget equivalents.

                  E.g. some people think an Audi RS6 is a brilliant car and worth owning, others are happy with a Toyota Camry. Value perception is dependent on the individual and is not absolute.

                  • Ozzster on 29/01/2024 - 14:42
                    -1

                    @ThadtheChad: There are objective parameters. If you compare photo bags with prices for photo bags, OK. But in our case it's not even a photo bag for such a price. It's a multitool that fits all and perfect for no one. This is a level down from particular niche devices, whichever they are. However, overprice for paid bloggers increases fanbase and allows to charge extra just because fans will buy anything with their logo and advertised by beloved bloggers.

                    • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 14:56
                      +1

                      @Ozzster: As you mentioned, it does have a niche of its own. A very capable photo bag, with exceptional after-sale support and warranty. As I mentioned in a different post, it is very well built and has stood the test of time for my colleague… and when there was a fail, they promptly replaced it.

                      I'm looking for a backpack that:
                      - can carry my camera gear in a well protected manner
                      - quick access to my camera would be a huge bonus
                      - allow me to carry multiple lenses
                      - has room for my other EDC items (while traveling) which includes spare batteries, laptop, charger and some other small misc
                      - doesn't look tacky or cheap like the lower end Lowepro stuff

                      This is why I was looking for the v2 30L version of the PD backpack. Re the bloggers etc, it has very little relevance in my purchase decisions apart from reviews and criticisms. I'm too old for the whole "flavour of the month" bollocks.

                      If you have any alternate suggestions to the PD backpack, I'd be all ears.

                      • Ozzster on 29/01/2024 - 15:03
                        -2

                        @ThadtheChad: You talk of it as of a camera bag. But it's not purely that. You know what brands to look at that make camera stuff, don't ask me :) However, as I also have mentioned earlier, it doesn't fit in big lenses such as EF 600mm, so it's camera use is limited, what ejects it from the photo niche and make either limited photo or just daily bag, as they actually position it. If take is as half photo and half daily, then the part for the daily use should be way cheaper. Maybe you are in that very limited photograpohers who don't have top photo equipment but ready to overpay for photo accessories. If so you are rather subjective fan than an objective customer.

                        • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 15:25
                          +1

                          @Ozzster: You're fixated on that lens size (that is an extreme edge case) and are using this as an argument to discount this product. Yes, ofcourse a 600mm lens doesn't fit a typical 20L EDC backpack - this is because it is atypical use case. Hell, it doesn't fit most other backpacks except for the absolute largest ones (like the one I linked).

                          Maybe you are in that very limited photograpohers who don't have top photo equipment but ready to overpay for photo accessories. If so you are rather subjective fan than an objective customer.

                          So based on your thesis, only folks with 20k lenses are justified in spending $250 on a backpack? Well, if that's the case, I may very well be a subjective fan, but you're clearly you're arguing in bad faith and likely will continue to engage in this manner, which makes this a sisyphean exercise for me.

                          • Ozzster on 29/01/2024 - 15:59
                            -1

                            @ThadtheChad: In general, I agree with you, and we will keep our own opinions. As a photo is the market where you overpay for nearly everything, there is a big area for fan stuff and subjectivism. As someone will buy a Sony 24-70mm whole camera for the cheaper price than someone will pay for a cheap Sony lense 24-70mm with the same specs (no body included). And put that camera in any pocket of anything, not a luxuary triple-priced bag with a personal advertise from Elon Musk. The photo result will be nearly the same with multiple times different costs. Of course, nobody can stop you from burning your money, but we have here a website with bargains, not money burners (mostly).

                          • eecan on 29/01/2024 - 16:24
                            +3

                            @ThadtheChad: The fixation with a 600 f4 prime is bizarre. It is super niche, impractical and will never be the lens of choice for the vast majority of photographers (outside of sports/wildlife). It's a completely irrelevant requirement to most. Discounting camera bags because they can't fit one is like saying you can't call a PC a gaming PC unless it has a 5000W PSU.

    • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 08:54
      +2

      This is arguing in bad faith. If you're truly wielding such a gigantic lens, you'd likely be carrying a pelican case on a roller.

      The EF600 is well over 3Kg and is a massive lens. Here is a picture:
      https://i.pinimg.com/originals/68/3f/3b/683f3be79fa2ea19c32e…

      Also if you could actually afford an EF600 (it's $20k), you wouldn't be having a whinge about a $250 peak design backpack. Peak design and Lowepro are widely regarded as being top tier luggage by photographers.

    • ihfree on 29/01/2024 - 09:40

      Yeah! A bag should accomodate all possible lens including the Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 / 400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG.

      I was pretty disappointed when I couldn't fit that into my 6L sling bag.

    • Sythe on 29/01/2024 - 10:33
      +1

      Another shit take.

      Since when did a product have to do everything to be considered good?

      Not to mention you found an absurdly expensive lens with a niche use-case to try and point out why this isn't a good product for most photographers.

      As said in another comment, if you were buying a $20k+ lens, you wouldn't be worried about a $250 bag to carry it.
      If anything, you would probably be spending more for a specific product suiting to this lens in particular.

    • G-rig on 29/01/2024 - 08:38

      Coopers were giving away a free bag with purchase of a slab, sounds more like your budget.

  • tjswinno on 29/01/2024 - 07:31
    +4

    For a high quality camera bag this isn't an outrageous price, I have thinktank camera bags that cost more than this and they're definitely worth the money for the abuse they get.

    • GUYANDSON on 29/01/2024 - 08:05
      +3

      yep, thinktank, lowepro, shimoda, tenba… even manfrotto have bags that get up there in price

  • CuteWittleCorgi on 29/01/2024 - 08:03
    +3

    Looks ugly AF

  • Powershopz on 29/01/2024 - 08:05
    +1

    Seems a little cheap/small. Better grab one of these for $999 instead. /s

    • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 08:58

      I know you joke, but that is a very good backpack for wildlife photographers. They need to carry big f-off lenses through fairly inhospitable terrain.

      • Powershopz on 29/01/2024 - 09:12
        +2

        Yep haha. All fun and games. I actually have this backpack myself (a much older version).

        Used to be a semi-professional photographer. Would fit a digital body, 2 x lenses, MF body, 3 lenses, lots of flashes (would take up the most space). I'd be on location shooting and handy to only have this massive tank of a bag plus one other long bag for all my light stands.

        • ThadtheChad on 29/01/2024 - 09:19
          +1

          Mad respect! I don't think a lot of folks commenting here understand just how expensive kit can get. A well built bag that protects well over $15k worth of equipment (if not more - I'm guessing from your comment) is easily worth $1k.

  • UberIsCool on 29/01/2024 - 09:05
    -3

    $250 for a 20L bag pack is not a bargain. Reduced RRP yeah maybe, but feel pelican case or Lowepro would be much better value

    • witheredcouch on 29/01/2024 - 09:16

      A pelican case is not a backpack. The Lowepro bags I have looked at were a lot cheaper finished than the peak design. I paid a fair chunk more than this for mine, and it took me years to wrap my head around spending that much, but after checking out pretty much everything on the market, i came to terms with the fact that for what I wanted, $400ish for this bag was actually good value, at least in the sense that nothing else was offering an equivalent for less (at least not without big compromises on ease of access).

      • UberIsCool on 29/01/2024 - 11:41

        Ive been shooting and filming for 25 years and never had to spend this much on camera storage. Best bag or case you can make is your own modular solution that works for you. LowePro and Pelican has always been the go to and never disappointed

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/620144 this has been working remarkable well.

        • witheredcouch on 29/01/2024 - 11:45
          +2

          You would still have to buy a high quality, weatherproof bag to put that in. There also is undeniably the matter of aesthetics. If functionality is equal, I am still willing to spend more on a bag for aesthetics, as for example, I find the Lowepro products to be hideous. EDIT: was thrown off by the link in that post going to this https://www.teds.com.au/lowepro-droneguard-kit but the product in question seemingly being this https://www.lowepro.com/global/droneguard-cs-300-lp36917-pww…
          For $20, yeah the value on that likely cannot be beaten, but i'd hazard a guess that getting that for $20 now is pretty difficult. It also still seems suited to different use-cases, as there seems to be no method for side-access while in usage.

          This isn't for everyone, but for me, travelling with a Full frame mirrorless, 2-3 primes, a couple of power banks and a laptop, it is perfect. Easy to load up with everything for the plane, easy for quick access when needed. It has saved my gear when caught in heavy rain, where other bags would have been drenched.

          • UberIsCool on 29/01/2024 - 12:06
            +1

            @witheredcouch: Yes each to their own. My gear is too nice to be in anything water resistant. It has to be Pelican or in dry bags inside a hard case, which is what I use inside the drone backpack. The good thing about drone backpacks are they are moulded tough and lots of room inside for seperate pouches, dry bags etc. also use carabiners to attached on outside of case in dry bags.

  • maverickjohn on 29/01/2024 - 09:27

    This bag isn't for me..
    I probably don't appreciate why it's so expensive.

  • morediscount on 29/01/2024 - 09:39

    lol $250 for a bagpack … Marketing at it's PEAK …

  • timmof on 29/01/2024 - 10:11
    +2

    As an alternative, I have one of these which is probably a step down in quality / price bracket, but gets the job done.
    https://www.lowepro.com/global/fastpack-bp-250-aw-ii-lp36869…

    There's a newer version out now, less than ~$200.

    Likes: take one arm out of the harness and swing it sideways, and theres access to the camera section from the side of the pack. Slot for a laptop & tablet. Reconfigurable dividers. Built in rain cover tucked at the bottom of the bag. Comes with a removable waist harness (never used it). Comfy enough. (I'm 6'3")
    Dislikes: Top section is probably a bit small. Put a rain shell in there and your sandwitch is at risk of getting swashed.
    What's in mine: Sony A6600 with 18-135mm, flash, maybe two small primes, and either a gopro box, or an old DJI Air 1 (controller in the top bit)

    Had a look at the PD a few days ago, and it's definitely much studier. Lot heavier though, so balance that out.

    • Powershopz on 29/01/2024 - 10:33
      +1

      Interesting feedback about the PD. I was tempted to grab the V2 for $245 the other day but couldn't pull the trigger without physically testing out the bag myself. It always looked a bit flimsy in terms of the camera storage area.

      My current daily bag that I use is similar to yours. Tamrac Corona 26. I really like the side access pockets so I can just swing the bag off one shoulder and pull out my camera without having to completely take off my back pack.

      • timmof on 29/01/2024 - 10:51

        Yeah, the PD was definitely more robust. Just happened to be in Teds last week and was surprised how much it weighed unloaded. The strength has to come from somewhere ¯_(ツ)_/¯

        Harness setup on that Tamrac that lets it go cross body is interesting. Do you use it?

        • Powershopz on 29/01/2024 - 12:07
          +1

          Nope. Only ever use it as a back pack. Have tested it out but only for a little bit. The weight distribution is a bit off if using it as a sling. Could only see myself using it as a sling if I was only carrying 1 x body and lens.

          The comfort/breathability is much better on Tamrac vs Lowepro IMO.

    • browser on 29/01/2024 - 11:00
      +4

      Not really a "fan" of Lowepro, but funny enough I have bought no less than 10 of their bags over the years. Even though they don't made the most stylish bags, but they always seem to have something that addressed the requirements.

      Once upon a time they made a line of "Pro Messenger" bags, not sure why they have stopped making it (may be much the same as Think Tank Retrospective), I like it so much that I bought both the 160 and 180 versions. I also had (sold) their ProTactic 350, a very solid bag but difficult to get gears in and out.

      My latest favourite is the Pro Trekker 350, fits 2 bodies with lens attached (one with a tele zoom), 2 primes, all the lens hoods, and binoculars (or a drone).

      Lowepro has been in the bag business long enough to understand what users look for.

      • UberIsCool on 29/01/2024 - 12:09
        +2

        IMO LowePro still make awesome bags, you just never pay RRP for them. Wait for a sale and pick up some great LP gear

  • browser on 29/01/2024 - 10:26
    +2

    I want to like this bag, and have considered it more than a handful of times. But for my usage it is more gimmicky than practicality.

    The big things about it are the folding dividers and multiple openings, configurability makes it an "everyday photo bag".

    I get the idea of EDC, but not one bag EDC. A dedicated camera bag with your usual lenses and filters is much better than swapping contents all the time.

    If you want a mixed use bag, just get a camera insert, so it can be used with any bag.

    Trying to justify its high price because it's well made and multipurpose doesn't really stand. Rather spend the same money on a camera bag, not a bag that tries to be everything.

    • eecan on 29/01/2024 - 11:15

      On the other hand it really suits my use case because my loadout varies. Sometimes I'll want to bring my camera with or without a battery grip, sometimes I'll bring different sets of lenses or a second body. An insert would be much more inconvenient to access and reconfigure.

    • Caped Baldy on 29/01/2024 - 11:42

      Needs to be a solid normal bag. I found with some of the "cheaper" bags the straps are not reinforced enough due to the weight of the full frame body and lenses.

      I got the 30L for $300 and it appears solidly built and considering my kit is over $4k and I don't have many other vices it's an okay cost.

    • Sythe on 29/01/2024 - 12:22

      I don't really think this is trying to be a normal bag first.
      It is a photography focused bag.

      The advantage to this compared to using a camera insert is ease of access.
      Having quick and easy access to your gear using the side zippers and dividers is very important to a lot of photographers.

  • Dyl on 29/01/2024 - 18:16
    -4

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  • poo on 29/01/2024 - 20:51

    This is a cracking price. I paid $400 for this bag a few years back.

    It's a great backpack to carry camera gear, and it also carries my MacBook, iPad, and has room for other things (e.g. lunch box, jacket, etc.). I didn't want a camera-only backpack, and having that extra space for non-camera gear was important.

    The camera gear I usually carry in the bag is a Sony A7RV with 16-35mm, 70-200mm, and 50mm lenses.

  • Chuppa on 01/02/2024 - 08:19

    Back in stock at $250 for those that missed out…

  • cray on 02/02/2024 - 20:35
    +1

    Received my 20L last week, impulse bought as an EDC for work laptop + planning to carry my laptop and a fixed lens mirrorless for when I'm traveling.

    I tried to like it but it's considerably heavier than I expected (might be the magnets), and no matter how I set it up the straps arent very comfortable for me (compared to High Sierra) and the sternum strap doesnt make it any better. I ended up sending it back to Amazon for a refund.

    This PD backpack definitely feels like a camera bag first over EDC, so if you have expensive camera gear that needs protection (the bag is also quite rigid) maybe this is the one to go for, but in my case I am back in the market to find an EDC bag first and maybe a camera pouch insert. And hopefully something lighter with a comfortable strap.

    Hope this helps the interested buyer.

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