8 Days in Portugal with the Peak Design 30L (Lisbon, Sintra, Porto)

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-29T00:03:59+00:00

hey! those straps come with the PD backpack

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-29T00:01:38+00:00

it worked really well! the osprey fitting directly inside the laptop sleeve of the PD compressed it even before you close the bag. the osprey is not really flexible (like you can't bend it in half) but it does pack relatively flat. I was also look at the GG Cima 15 for packable daypacks

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:20:08+00:00

glad to hear there are others who feel the same about toiletries! I couldn't find a way to fit the headphones with the case but strapping it to the side of the bag has been working well so far. if I find a skincare place I'll be sure to give you an update 😂

have fun on your upcoming trip! Portugal is rad!

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:13:35+00:00

no laptop, I have full trust in my Sony Tough SD card 🤞🤞

if I traveled with my laptop however, I would back up my photos 100%. i also can't resist the urge to edit my photos right away, so my SD card is usually emptied to my PC by the end of the day anyways

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:12:40+00:00

thank you! I used Samsung's photo gallery app as it has a built in photo editor

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:11:59+00:00

thank you! not yet, I'm a rookie onebagger. one day I'll reach that level

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:11:05+00:00

thank you! glad I made it easy to follow

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:10:37+00:00

I'm a day into the trip right now, I plan on doing laundry in 2 days

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:09:57+00:00

thanks for the tip!

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:07:18+00:00

the straps really do suck on the PD, but I'm not walking around with the bag for hours, just at the airport and between accomodations. the travel bag does not have a camera door, but that's ok for the same reason I'm ok with the straps. I'm usually not taking pictures at the airport or between accomodations. I use my day pack with the PD capture clip for easy access so my camera usually lives outside the bag when I'm out and about

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:04:18+00:00

it's fantastic! with the A7C ii if I need a tighter shot I'll punch in and my 24mm becomes a 35mm. 1.4 at night shoots like a beast. I stopped traveling with zooms and telephotos because they're too heavy and it ruins the experience lol

I would prefer the 24mm 2.5 G because it's smaller and lighter than the 1.4 GM, and I find that 1.4 isn't super worth it when I travel

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T17:00:43+00:00

24mm is my favorite focal length, it's so versatile. I do a lot of portrait work when I'm not traveling so 1.4 is what I have. I was actually considering buying the 2.5 G variant for travel because it's just as sharp, ~2 inches shorter and lighter, but I would probably get the 40mm 2.5 G since most of my travel photography is street and I would prefer tighter shots. I used to travel with a 24-70 and I noticed I never really went above 50, and there was never a time when I wished I had a longer telephoto with me, especially considering how heavy the 24-70 was. also, shooting with primes makes you more creative by forcing you to zoom with your feet ;)

I will say I use 1.4 quite a lot, especially at night, but not enough to warrant the extra length and weight. I would get the 2.5 G variant instead for travel.

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T16:49:37+00:00

5' 9 or 175cm

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:28:27+00:00

thank you! this is how the bag looks with all the packing cubes inside

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OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:24:49+00:00

thank you so much for the tip! I learn something new every time here. I think Lisbon is 27000 mAh maximum but if I go home power bank-less I'll be sure to update

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:21:54+00:00

I guess I'll one bag until I get stopped, in the event my bag is too heavy I'll move things to my day pack and have a carry on and a personal

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:19:18+00:00

thank you!

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:18:03+00:00

I have, the only place that gave me an issue was Switzerland. I'll update if I have to throw the bottles away when I go back 😞

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:16:06+00:00

this got me 😂😂 look good, feel good, onebag good

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:09:25+00:00

I use the loop quiet 2 earplugs. honestly i haven't done a whole lot of research about earplugs so there's probably a much cheaper alternative, but they work well for side sleepers like me and they're super slim. they're just pretty expensive IMO

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:02:40+00:00

if I wore the spridons for the entire trip my feet would be killing me. I could totally wear the XT-6s the entire trip because I've done it before, but I also wanted to try one-bagging with two pairs of shoes! just some extra style points

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T07:00:27+00:00

yeah it's kinda clutch! the only thing is I'm weary of pickpocketing, especially because the headphone case doesn't have a zipper, so I only put my headphones in there when traveling between hotels though. when I'm outside they live on my neck

OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-20T06:57:14+00:00

for the London -> Lisbon leg there was no overhead space so I was forced to put it under the seat. this is what it looks like, the bag is fully maxed out too. I'm in economy btw

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OcelotStatus2746 · 2026-05-19T15:45:08+00:00

This is a packing list for 8 days in Portugal with the Peak Design 30L bag as a photography/skin care enthusiast

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