Peak Design Wins ISPO Award for the Roller Pro: Innovation, Sustainability & Technical Performance at Their Best
A closer look at Peak Design’s award-winning engineering, their B-Corp values, and the high-performance design philosophy shaping the future of travel and carry.
Peak Design has long been known for reimagining how we carry, travel, and create - but their recent ISPO Award win for the Roller Pro reinforces just how far their innovation has reached. The ISPO jury praised the Roller Pro for bringing meaningful problem-solving to a category that’s remained largely unchanged for decades. Its SlimDrive™ carbon-fiber trolley system reduces wobble and weight, the hybrid hard/soft shell construction boosts durability, and the clever drawbridge opening transforms the carry-on into a functional mobile workspace. It’s a forward leap not just in travel design, but in how versatile luggage can be.
Award recognition like this matters - ISPO is one of the most respected global markers for excellence in sports, outdoor, and performance gear. For the Roller Pro to stand out here shows the market that Peak Design isn’t merely participating in the luggage category; they’re reshaping it. Combined with their Outdoor Line and upcoming Commuter series, Peak Design continues to expand well beyond photography, applying the same obsessive approach to engineering, clever usability, and long-term durability across new product families.
But innovation is only half the story. Peak Design’s commitment to sustainability is woven through everything they do. As a proudly certified B-Corp, the company operates with a legally binding responsibility to people and planet - not just profit. This is supported by Fair Trade manufacturing partnerships, 1% for the Planet contributions, Bluesign-approved materials, and a lifetime warranty designed to encourage repair over replacement. Their environmental commitments aren’t an add-on; they’re foundational, shaping decisions from material sourcing to product longevity.
That same values-driven mindset also guides the design of the Roller Pro and the broader Outdoor and Travel lines. These are products built for real-world performance: stronger materials, smarter access points, modular organisation, weatherproof construction, and hardware engineered to outlast typical travel demands. Whether carried across airports, uneven terrain, or daily commutes, Peak Design products are designed to perform at the highest level - and to last. For UK retailers, this combination of world-class innovation + responsible production offers a compelling proposition for customers who want premium gear without compromising their values.
The Roller Pro Carry-On represents Peak Design’s biggest leap forward in travel gear yet; a 4-wheeled roller built from the ground up to outperform everything in its class. At its core is the groundbreaking SlimDrive™ trolley system, made from rigid, lightweight carbon fiber. Unlike traditional 3-section aluminum handles that flex, wobble, and waste precious internal space, SlimDrive™ delivers a rock-solid, ultra-smooth driving experience while maximising usable volume inside the bag. Its hybrid construction; a polycarbonate internal shell wrapped in Peak Design’s rugged VersaShell™ fabric, blends the protection of hard-sided luggage with the flexibility and organisation of soft-sided designs. Add in the innovative drawbridge opening, which gives full interior access in tight spaces without the bulky footprint of a clamshell, and you’ve got a roller that solves problems most travellers have simply accepted for years. With weatherproof UltraZips™, a magnetic laptop sleeve, external and internal Cord Hook™ systems, discrete stash pockets, and perfect compatibility with Peak Design’s Packing Tools and their new XL Camera Cube, the Roller Pro isn’t just another carry-on, it’s a fully-fledged mobile workstation built for modern travel, filmmaking, photography, and life on the move.
Dimitri (Partneship Manager) and Lorenzo (International Marketing Manager) collecting the ISPO award for the Peak Design Roller Pro.
ISPO Munich 2025
This year’s win follows on from Peak Design’s 2024 ISPO Award for the 45L Outdoor Backpack; a versatile, modular, and expandable pack built for everything from daily commuting to multi-day adventure. The ISPO jury praised it as “how a modern backpack for outdoor and everyday use should be designed - thoughtful, modular, and stylish, with practical expansion options and easy access points.” While it carries the clean, minimal aesthetic Peak Design is known for, its true strength lies in its performance outdoors, where the combination of durability, adaptability, and intuitive organisation sets it apart. Together, the back-to-back wins highlight a brand consistently raising the bar across categories, proving that Peak Design’s approach to technical design isn’t limited to photography, it’s reshaping the future of travel and outdoor carry as a whole.
Peak Design’s future is clear: build high-performance products that solve real problems, reduce environmental impact, and set new standards for modern travel and outdoor carry. Their ISPO Award win is simply the latest proof that they’re on the right path - and we’re excited at Heartbreaker to help bring this next chapter to the UK market.
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