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
5
GREAT BAG FOR WORKING REMOTELY
on February 19, 2025
Posted by: MCRODRIGUEZ24
from GLENDALE, CA
I am able to pack everything I need for work, including my lunch. I like the option to attach the capture clip as well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
PNW - Best Commuter Bag I've Ever Owned
on January 13, 2025
Posted by: Aias
from Pacific Northwest
I live in the PNW and I can say with absolute confidence that every dollar on this bag has been well spent. If you don't immediately balk at the price tag and are looking for a weatherized, professionally styled commuter bag you will want to take with you everywhere, look no further.
The storage capacity has proven exactly right for my everyday carry. My relatively large work laptop fits tightly into the compartment in the bag (14"x9.5" for reference). The remaining internal storage is great for the chargers and gadgets I can't go without, plus whatever I might need with me that day like a travel umbrella, a 28oz water bottle, etc.
The quick-adjustable strap is nigh perfectly executed. I previously dailied a Chrome bag with a similar feature, but the strap dangled annoyingly when tightened down, which this bag notably avoids. The quick-release latch is fantastic for access and ergonomics, but at greater volume configurations some weatherization is sacrificed as small gaps are created between the top flap and the body of the bag. As a transit, non-bike commuter, I'd recommend this product to anyone in a similar situation.
For anyone valuing aesthetics, I work in a professional office environment (insofar as you can in the PNW), and I've had this bag called a briefcase more often than a messenger bag. For me, this bag perfectly executes being both rugged and professional, with thoughtful and minimal design tradeoffs in both areas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Professional looking, but with lots of features
on December 12, 2024
Posted by: Sp3
from Bellingham, WA
This bag, especially in black looks quite professional. It is loaded with features that make it perfect for commuting to the office or going out with all your camera gear. The design and organization in this piece of gear is really well thought through. I love that you can remove and adjust the gear dividers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: CHUMPS71
from Southern California
This is the perfect size bag for taking to the office when I just need to bring my MacBook and a few other office essentials.
Also, this ideal for taking to smaller photo shoots or when I'm traveling and I dont need or want to carry too much gear. Perfect for carrying a Laptop, Camera Body, 1 or 2 lenses and a Flash unit. Plus, I can strap on a travel tripod (ie., Peak Design Travel Tripod) if needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
V1 was much, MUCH better!
on November 4, 2024
Posted by: rjsquire
from Williamstown, NJ
I've had the V1 version since 2014 or 2015 and loved it. The zipper on the laptop compartment of that bag broke in 2017 and it was replaced at that time. Recently the friction material on the strap started to break down and leave sticky black smudges on everything. Bag was replaced again, and since the V1 is no longer available they sent me the V2 13L.
I agree with another review on here that this bag is a step back. It works, but it's not as good. The one area of improvement is the strap adjuster works the opposite direction of the old one, and is easier to use now.
Here are the negatives:
- The laptop compartment is in the main compartment rather than having its own zipper. Fewer zippers to break, but less flexible in use.
- The material isn't as nice as the old one. It's stiffer and the texture is more abrasive.
- The capacity is smaller. This is an obvious one, but my crappy dell from work barely fits. The old version could carry a 15" MBP and an iPad easily.
- There is no longer a zipper on top to access the interior
- The tripod passthrough is no longer there. They've added external staps and connection points, but I like the old design.
- They removed the external size pockets. They were small, but were good for a phone or headphones.
- The front pocket zipper is now tiny. The old bag had a zipper that went down the sides to give a wider opening and easier access. This new one is very restrictive.
- The flap DOES NOT WANT TO BE OPEN. Lay the bag on its back, and open the top and it closes on its own. Its too stiff and very annoying.
- The material on the back of the strap is no longer smooth and easy to slide over clothing, so you have to support the weight of the bag while spinning it around your body to avoid twisting your clothes.
Here are the negatives:
- The laptop compartment is in the main compartment rather than having its own zipper. Fewer zippers to break, but less flexible in use.
- The material isn't as nice as the old one. It's stiffer and the texture is more abrasive.
- The capacity is smaller. This is an obvious one, but my crappy dell from work barely fits. The old version could carry a 15" MBP and an iPad easily.
- There is no longer a zipper on top to access the interior
- The tripod passthrough is no longer there. They've added external staps and connection points, but I like the old design.
- They removed the external size pockets. They were small, but were good for a phone or headphones.
- The front pocket zipper is now tiny. The old bag had a zipper that went down the sides to give a wider opening and easier access. This new one is very restrictive.
- The flap DOES NOT WANT TO BE OPEN. Lay the bag on its back, and open the top and it closes on its own. Its too stiff and very annoying.
- The material on the back of the strap is no longer smooth and easy to slide over clothing, so you have to support the weight of the bag while spinning it around your body to avoid twisting your clothes.
I really wish they could have just replaced the strap on my old bag. I don't like this new one at all and I'll probably look to another manufacturer for something that better suits my needs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
What a step backwards :-(
on October 24, 2024
Posted by: gekow
from Hamburg, Germany
I am a proud owner of the V1 Messenger and I love it (like a lot of other PD things), but it starts to look quite used and I was interested in the progress, so I ordered the V2. My very first impression was "ouch, it's small." I just came back from vacation, my V1 still packed, and I tried to put everything into the V2 and failed miserably. Besides that I missed some features like the belly strap or the extra Laptop bag on on the back. Also the bag is not as expandable as V1. And the material ist somewhat stiff.
Overall i was very disappointed and send it back . BTW the place of the serial number is a very bad joke.
Overall i was very disappointed and send it back . BTW the place of the serial number is a very bad joke.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Improved on version 1 in some areas
on September 4, 2024
Posted by: Scott
from Uk
So I got this bag under a warranty claim on my version 1 messenger bag so can compare directly. The bag is nice and feel very sturdy. It should last the test of time. They've done away with the rubber on the strap which is what caused me to claim on my warranty from version one so this is a welcome change. The new inserts are better and have more configurations than version 1 and are more sturdy. Downsides to this bag is I think it's about 20% smaller than version 1. The front pocket is substantially smaller and they've done away with the red and green stitching on the pockets which was great for knowing which pockets contained used memory cards and batteries and which were good to go. They've replaced that with a notch or light grey stick hinge and a notch of dark grey.. so I guess you'll have to decide which one means which and remember it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Not big enough and too stiff to open
on August 20, 2024
Posted by: tired and tired
sometimes if I'm in a bad mood and I open this bag, I want to throw it across the room. The top flap is so annoyingly stiff that it won't stay open when reaching in and out of it. I also long for the old days when there was a 15L (or even larger) messneger style bag.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design