I bought this pouch for an everyday carry for things I hate to have in my pockets. Wallet, glasses, keys, phone. The size flexibility is great in case I need something more. It will even take my iPad Pro 11" vertically, although it does not close then and the placement of the strap is unstable and tends to want to flip the iPad out. My problem and I clip the strap to the top of the bag for more stability. The bag would be perfect for me if it was just one inch or a couple centimeters wider and then the iPad would fit fine horizontally on the occasions I want to carry it too.
I've used this for several months now as my EDC bag. Overall, I'm pleased with it. I just have one critique and one wish: Critique: I don't like the velcro. The velcro on the flap catches on my sleeves/clothing. It would be nice if the flap closed magnetically instead. Wish: I wish the pouch was slightly larger in all dimensions, but it's not a dealbreaker.
I bought the field pouch v2 last month and it's perfect for my Bose headphones. I feel confident they are well-protected in my backpack now. And I love how committed PD is to sustainability. You have me as a lifelong customer now, keep it up!
I bought this bag for travelling to conferences for work and it is outstanding. I haven't had a chance to use it for work yet, but I've taken it with me on a few trips now and it has not disappointed. The fold top is especially nice because I am constantly taking things in and out, and it's great not to have the kind of empty flopping space you usually get when a bag isn't truly full. The shoulder strap is a bit more "afterthought add-on" feeling than I would like, especially because it feels like the clips may not be as secure if I had to move somewhere with jostling crowds. That being said, I haven't had an issue so far, so may it's just the perception of them being insecurely attached.
Overall, it's a great bag and I would recommend that anyone who is looking for an everyday day travel bag/purse get one.
The bag itself is great! It fits everything in my everyday carry and it was surprisingly easy to grab what I need. I bought this over the tech pouch because it has a slimmer shape and it comes with a strap... however, the strap connection falls off a bit too easily. It always stays on while it's slung on your shoulder, but when you put it down, the hook falls off very often. I'm a bit disappointed since I figured that getting a free strap was a good deal.
I have a few of the Field Pouch V1. Even though I don't use them super often, one particular instance where I do use a Field Pouch is to quickly add an extra 2+/- liters to any of my Peak Design Everyday Slings by using the "belt loops" to slide it onto the sling's strap. This allows for adding a light kit or bunch of filters and charger pretty much on-the-fly. I use my midnight 6L sling the most and thought I would get a matching Field Pouch V2. So far, though, I have found absolutely zero use for the Field Pouch V2. I may just be used to arranging things in the V1, but the interior pockets of the V2 are practically useless, not to mention being made much less robust then the old version. The interior pockets are all too small and the same [kind of lame] thin, unrefined slits of fabric that are in the tech pouch and other new bags. I can’t even fit a camera battery charger in any of the pockets of the Field Pouch V2.
Here is what I would like to see in future Field Pouches:
1. Revert back to the old pocket arrangement. I'm not opposed to the zipper part being on the back panel but all of the other new pocket sizes are too small.
2. The Field Pouch should come in sizes - three, to be precise. The current model should be the "medium". There should also be a "small" at about half the width of the current version - this would be useful for filters or a small camera. Then there should be a "large" that is at least 50% wider - I would love for the Field Pouch to be able to hold a travel tripod (any tripod larger than a tabletop but smaller than full-size).
3. The strap should be a separately-purchased add-on. Most other similar straps on the PD site can be purchased separately - make it available for those that might actually use it instead of including it in all Field Pouches.
4. Having the Field Pouch be Capture compatible should be a "nice to have" but I really don't think it's useful enough to be on the bag at all. I don't use Capture with this bag - does anyone else really? The bag could be much better to compress without all of the fabric to make those loops. (Honestly - on all PD bags - I would prefer to see similar loops in a horizontal orientation to be able to attach other things like a water bottle pouch.)