Perfect for an everyday carry/commute, but with limited space
on January 1, 2020
Posted by: Ken Ge
This bag replaced my Tenba DNA 15 Limited Edition Slim messenger bar as my everyday carry. For reference, I use this bag to carry a laptop for everyday office work, as well as an assortment of cables and audio/music gear for my work as a freelance musician. I've been using the bag for three weeks now, and highly recommend it to anyone with medium to light carry needs.
- The included divider is excellent and can be attached horizontally or vertically. I use it horizontally in order to create an "easy access" type of upper space in the bag.
- The straps look thin, but are actually very comfortable.
- Although Peak lists this as 20L, it feels smaller than 20L because of the way the side zippers close down the bag. This is a good thing, as you'll never have bulges or bulk, but I imagine the Everyday Zip is the right move for those who like a less densely packed everyday carry.
- The included carry straps are useful for carrying a jacket or sweater, but I actually find the loop attachment points more useful for carabiners. I use breakaway magnet carabiners to quickly attach keys, a water bottle, and even sometimes the Peak Design Tech or Wash pouch, depending on my needs.
- The magnet holding the tote straps together is a bit weak; don't expect the straps to stay closed during carry. However, the straps themselves are quite solid.
Big enough to hold two mirrorless cameras, some accessories and 1or 2 lenses. The bottom is not padded and zipper doesn't go all the way so hard to configure and can't put lens or body there. The handle is short, I fold the top so my small hand can grab the handle easily. The bag is a bit narrow, wide body has to be stored vertically takes up more space. So this stylish modern bag has more form than function. It's perfect for me. I also have the 20l v2 backpack which Is easier to use but I like this tote better.
It feels small for 20L. High quality materials, functional and highly customizable configurations. I wish it was a bit bigger and had another small pocket on exterior. A few MOL straps would be cool too for adding other pouches/water bottle holders. It's my everyday bag for sure.
Slick bag that I wish had a couple of improvements
on December 30, 2019
Posted by: Nick
As always, the materials and construction are a marvel. Go into it knowing that it's a quite tight 20 liters. I love the concept and the look of it, but have a few "wishes". I wish the top of the bag stayed open more easily - the magnetic closure ends up auto-snapping shut, and it gets frustrating having to reopen it (get laptop, snap, get tech pouch, snap, get water bottle...etc). I wish the quick access pocket was slightly larger, and had a divider that would allow me to separately my sunglasses from pens, etc. Also, when you put in the flexfold dividers anywhere near the top, it starts to cut into the quick access pocket space. Fixed straps are short. The straps are awesome, and at first I liked the elegant, clean look of the fixed strap mechanism. But in practical use, I wish I could quickly adjust them. They're also fairly short. With a winter coat on, I have them on the second-to-longest setting, and I'm only 5'8". Someone taller would probably find them too short.