Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Customer Rating
5
**10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND**
on March 31, 2021
Posted by: Curtis C.
I bought the Everyday Messenger Bag years ago on Kickstarter and I have loved it from day 1. I work in film and literally every day I walk on set with this thing, I get multiple compliments on the bag. It is like a magnet for love. That being said, it is not just about the BAG- recently, the shoulder strap on the bag had been deteriorating (from constant use) and it was making me sad. I looked into DIY fixes and I found nothing that satisfied me, so I contacted Peak Design. I was looking to PURCHASE a new strap but to my amazement, I didn't have to. The team at PD took a genuine interest is my issue and after seeing the totally reasonable wear and tear on a bag used daily, they simply replaced my ENTIRE BAG for free. The warranty is no joke- I was not looking to replace the bag, I just wanted a new strap, but the team went above and beyond to make me whole and I could not be happier or more impressed with a company that stands by their work and behind their product. 10/10 would recommend Peak Design as a whole.
The bag is an excellent product. It lives up to it's price point. The quality is very good. I use it as camera bag and for non photography use. It's very comfortable during my every day fixie riding in Miami Beach. I'm very happy I purchased it.
My husband loves this bag! The first one that was delivered to us was torn, probably during delivery. Customer support was awesome, got back to me right away, and sent us a new one super quickly. This bag is great for his camera gear, taking to work, etc. Thanks Peak Design!
I always liked my V1 Messenger and wanted to have another bag. I have to say I'm disappointed with this new version. It feels slightly smaller. Also has less storage pockets and the storage is less accessible (for example the V1 had a big zipper along the top for direct access to the main compartment). The material is also more stiff it feels the bag is working against you when trying to open and hold open the main flap. All in all a regression over the V1 which is a real shame as that was the perfect bag IMO.
I got this to replace my v1 messenger bag, which I actually liked better. Outside access to the computer/tablet pocket is gone. The main thing I don't like is the fabric shell is extremely stiff, which makes access somewhat cumbersome (flap does not want to stay open). If this were in a softer material it would be dynamite. I'm thinking of replacing it.
I bought this bag in the summer as a replacement to my old camera messenger bag, and I'm sad that I waited so long to replace it. The Peak Design Messenger is very comfortable to have on me for long trip, the ladder system of closing is brilliant, and the top zipper for quick access is something I can't live without now. It was my first Peak Design product and it's made me watch their product releases closely now.
This is one of the best bags I've owned. It has quality construction, it is just the right size, and the magnetic closure feels great. The beauty here is the thought put into all of the little details, such as the additional strap attachment points, ease of adjustability, and how the bag has pockets everywhere but none of them seem superfluous.
This bag has one downfall, which can be frustrating for cyclists, but won't affect others. Although the storage straps are a nice touch, it is somewhat annoying and time-consuming to attach/detach/stow them if you are using them for cross-body support.