Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(204 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 204 reviews
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Star
5
92%of customers recommend this product.
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110 out of
120)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Customer Rating
3
V1 is better
on April 27, 2022
Posted by: Zoo Photo
from Tokyo
The storage capacity of the pocket is less than V1.
Put the shoulder strap on your shoulder and it will be twisted.
Conspicuous when the bottom is dirty or scratched.
Bag divider has become solid.
Put the shoulder strap on your shoulder and it will be twisted.
Conspicuous when the bottom is dirty or scratched.
Bag divider has become solid.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Some many good things, and one bad ruins it all
on April 15, 2022
Posted by: Jamie
from Toledo, OH
First, the good. It is the perfect size for my gear (Canon R6, 24-70 F2.8, tall enough for 70-300 EF with RF adapter, 15-35 F2.8, batteries and cards and various cleaning tools). Strap is super comfy. Latch closure is amazing.
Second, the middling: if you want to carry a filter case, or any other hard-ish sided accoutrements, there's only room if you have the camera out and on your neck. There's no water bottle pocket (which I knew when I bought it, so I can't count it as a negative). The straps for attachment work as expected, expandability is as expected.
The bad: if you expect to put a capture clip on the side and have it be one-handed, you are in for a disappointment. The way the top flap comes over and the sides are recessed there is no way to be able to one handed use the clip. you have to pull it out and then attach the camera. It can work, but it's not the slick operation one would hope.
The one ruining feature: The fabric of the gray option (unsure about the black) chewed up several of my shirts. The worst is in the picture below, my favorite cotton-poly blend t-shirt is pilled and almost worn through after 5 hours of use one day. I noticed minor damage on other shirts I wore with this bag as well. The bag material is very abrasive against normal clothing material. For me, this means the bag is useless for summer and only ok for when a coat with a smooth surface is the point of contact.
Second, the middling: if you want to carry a filter case, or any other hard-ish sided accoutrements, there's only room if you have the camera out and on your neck. There's no water bottle pocket (which I knew when I bought it, so I can't count it as a negative). The straps for attachment work as expected, expandability is as expected.
The bad: if you expect to put a capture clip on the side and have it be one-handed, you are in for a disappointment. The way the top flap comes over and the sides are recessed there is no way to be able to one handed use the clip. you have to pull it out and then attach the camera. It can work, but it's not the slick operation one would hope.
The one ruining feature: The fabric of the gray option (unsure about the black) chewed up several of my shirts. The worst is in the picture below, my favorite cotton-poly blend t-shirt is pilled and almost worn through after 5 hours of use one day. I noticed minor damage on other shirts I wore with this bag as well. The bag material is very abrasive against normal clothing material. For me, this means the bag is useless for summer and only ok for when a coat with a smooth surface is the point of contact.
Overall, because of the abrasive properties of the material that limits its use to cooler temps, I can't give this more than 2 stars on any dimension. If the material were different, this is a 5 star bag for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good size; too camera specific
on April 13, 2022
Posted by: mknsf
from California
Would be more useful if the side padding could be removed for everyday use. Would not recommend except as very specific camera bag.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Disappointed. Worse than V1.
on April 12, 2022
Posted by: PNWDan
from Oregon
I have had this bag in the 13L version for at least 6 months. It rarely gets used. I had the V1 in both sizes. I also have a 10L and 6L which I use from time to time. The problems I have with this bag is primarily that the exterior (particularly the large flap) is far, far too stiff and this model lacks the top zipper for easier access. This makes it very awkward to access while wearing it. Try it. Shift the bag from behind you to the front or side to access your camera with a lens on it or another lens to change. It should be obvious when changing lenses you would like to have the bag open so the lenses can set in the bag during a change. There is almost no way to get the large, intrusive flap out of the way. Try it with one hand holding you camera. Try folding the flap backward over the top, between the strap ends and against your body to hold it out of the way. Very awkward! Even trying to remove or store your camera/lens is awkward and definitely a 2-hand job which is not always possible. Even if I take the bag off to set it on the ground (beach, mud, whatever) the top will not stay open. Unless I fold it back and lay the bag on its back, on the ground, with the interior of the flap against the ground to keep it from folding back over and getting in the way. Disappointed. It is large enough for my Sony mirrorless w/ 24-70 or 70-200 attached and the other lens tucked inside. But accessing the bag I the worst experience I have every had.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Everything’s great but !
on April 9, 2022
Posted by: William
from Hong Kong
The tag containing the bag’s serial number is too small and too deep to assess. Contradict to the bag’s idea.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Excellent bag
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: Dpeik20
from Indiana
Great storage and customizable interior. Quality is top notch and worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
missing the things that made the V1 special
on April 5, 2022
Posted by: Avo
from Australia
I am a big fan of the original messenger bag, it had many features that I found very useful and unique, example, top access zipper, front Pouch (large size). fabric was also nicer, even though it has discoloration problems.I hope that V3 messenger will bring back some of those useful features.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My go to bag
on March 24, 2022
Posted by: STLO
from Ohio
I have used the Everyday Messenger Bag since 2016. I have two of them as my wife and I both shoot professionally. They look good and function even better. This is my go to bag for weddings and sporting events. I would like to say that I have grown to love their gear, but honestly it happened quickly. I have several other peak design bags, camera straps, plates, etc. I recently bought their phone case and phone tripod. I just love everything they put out. I want to buy their tripod (I bought it for a place I used to work), but just don't use tripods enough... now I'm thinking of expanding my services to something that would need a great tripod.... I already have great bags to get to the shoot!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design