Peak Design is an American design and manufacturing company that manufactures travel gear, camera accessories, and lifestyle products. It was founded in 2010 by Peter Dering and started with a Kickstarter campaign for its Capture clip device. Peak Design is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
History Peak Design was founded in 2010 by Peter Dering. Its first product, the Capture Camera Clip, was launched on Kickstarter in 2011, raising over $360,000. Since then, Peak Design has launched multiple products through crowdfunding platforms, including the Everyday Backpack and Travel Tripod. The company is notable for continued use of Kickstarter (its 14th campaign launched in March 2025) for launching new products, rather than pursuing traditional venture capital funding.
Peak design received its B-Corp certification in 2019.
Products
Peak Design offers a range of products designed for photographers, travelers, and everyday users. Its key product categories include camera accessories, travel bags, tripods, and mobile accessories. +Kickstarter campaignsKS #Campaign NameLaunch DateBackersTotal USD1Capture Camera Clip SystemMay 2, 20115,258$364,6982Leash and CuffNovember 22, 20123,108$215,7213Capture Camera Clip v2June 29, 20138,090$819,1084Slide Camera Sling and Clutch Hand StrapJune 16, 20149,455$861,1645The Everyday Messenger: A Bag For Cameras & Essential CarryJuly 22, 201517,029$4,869,4726The Everyday Backpack, Tote, and SlingJuly 12, 201626,359$6,565,7827Camera Carry, Reimagined: Capture v3, Slide, and Slide LiteNovember 6, 201712,196$1,330,5838The Travel Line: Versatile Travel Backpack + Packing ToolsJuly 23, 201813,752$5,206,6119Travel TripodMay 21, 201927,168$12,143,43510Mobile: A phone case that does more, with zero bulk.October 19, 202014,169$2,000,49711Micro Clutch: Never drop your mirrorless camera againMay 16, 202311,310$1,492,39212Motorcycle Phone Mounts with Ripping Fast Qi2 ChargingJuly 9, 20241,509$273,02413The Outdoor LineSeptember 3, 202410,170$3,438,02814Roller Pro Carry-On LuggageMarch 4, 202524,219$13,408,55315Pro TripodJune 17, 2025
Sustainability Peak Design emphasizes environmental sustainability in its operations. The company became carbon neutral in 2018. Many of its products are made using recycled materials, and its lifetime warranty policy promotes product longevity.
In 2020, Peak Design co-founded the Climate Neutral Certified label, encouraging companies to measure, reduce, and offset carbon emissions. This initiative has grown to include hundreds of companies globally.
Recognition The company has received multiple design awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, and ISPO Award, for its products.
Controversies In 2021 Peak Design accused Amazon for creating a copycat version of their Everyday Sling bag called, "Amazon Basics Everyday Sling". Amazon later changed the name of the bag.
After the killing of Brian Thompson, Peak Design CEO Peter Dering reported to police that the suspect was carrying a Peak Design backpack. Dering and Peak Design received death threats after this reporting. According to Dering, no private customer information was provided to the police.
References
External links Official website