Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(203 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 203 reviews
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Star
5
92%of customers recommend this product.
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111 out of
120)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Customer Rating
4
Great Bag But With Annoying Sound
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Sonny N
from Upland, CA
I bought my first V1 messenger in 2017. My only complaint was the annoying sound coming from the metal connector between the strap and the body. The strap later ruptured and Peak Design gladly replaced it with a newer version. I think it is V1.5 but I am not sure. Definitely, it is not the V2. However, the replacement bag has also eventually showed this annoying, squeaking sound while I walk. I tried applying a little silicone lubricant but the sound is still there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: K4RL
from Sunshine Coast, Australia
Perfect size for my 13” MBP. I’ve added a tech pouch for all my loose item. Result is a perfectly organised travel companion. I wish I had made this purchase years ago.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Really held up over time, very versatile
on July 3, 2025
Posted by: Thomas
from Boston/Seattle
This has been my most used bag over the last few years, especially when not far from home/the car, photographing in the city where it is really nice to be able to do whatever you need to without putting the bag down on a surface, but still being able to then cinch it up and sling it to your back when needed. Keeps water out even from the sides surprisingly well in all day rainy weather. Holds more than you would expect it to and it’s great to have that expandability to fit a few things you pick up along the way sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My go-to bag for photoshoots
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Edmonton AB
I bought this when they first offered it on kickstarter, and it's been a staple for all my photoshoots ever since. Thousands of shoots, I think. Well made, looks great, customizable inserts, perfect for my lenses and flashes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This small bag fits everything
on August 20, 2025
Posted by: GeorgeToul
from Greece
Had the 15L messenger for many years and when I changed to the 13L I feared it would not be enough for my gear. But I am happy to report that it can fit 2 DSLRs, 2 small lenses, 1 large lens, speedlight , trigger, magmod bubble, power bank , batteries, SD cards and anything you might want for a wedding day.
As for the quality, classic top of the line peak design.
As for the quality, classic top of the line peak design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on October 19, 2025
Posted by: Roald
I bought this bag only yesterday but it works perfectly fine for my Z9 and two small lenses (24-70 and 85). Can even hold my 70-200 including FTZ. Just a fraction more room for the Z9 would have been nice but isn't a real problem. The one thing preventing me for rating 5 starts is the strap. When at full length (I'm a tall guy) the padding isn't centred and doesn't add support on the shoulder any more, only noticed this once I got home. Seems to be a very easy fix, remove the strap and add strap ends with anchors, then use a Slide as the strap. Can even be added retrospectively!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
on November 21, 2025
Posted by: Rob
Really like this bag… just wish it was a couple of liters bigger. Little tight as an everyday office carry. How about a 15L version?
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great and pretty bag but…
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Matt
That messenger bag is really beautiful and well designed! I love the new green color too! The only flaw would be that it's more of a DSLR photo bag; my Leica M lenses need way less space in the inserts, so I need to put a camera cube in it… Not so quick to get one out then! As for my Fuji system, it's more okay, but still a bit too wide. And if I want to use it as a computer bag only, then I have to remove all the inserts because the scratch is using up the whole bag. So please make a bit smaller bag one day, promise ? I don't like the sling bags because then it's too tight! There is something missing between this 13 L. bag and the sling 10 L.… Peak: why not combine your camera cube system and your EDC carry so then you can switch from outdoor bags or travel bags to a city bag easily, as you travel goes (just like Shimoda did…) ;) Eager to see the next version of it though ! Cheers, M.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design