Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(185 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 185 reviews
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Star
1
93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Customer Rating
2
Regression over first version
on February 3, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I always liked my V1 Messenger and wanted to have another bag. I have to say I'm disappointed with this new version. It feels slightly smaller. Also has less storage pockets and the storage is less accessible (for example the V1 had a big zipper along the top for direct access to the main compartment). The material is also more stiff it feels the bag is working against you when trying to open and hold open the main flap. All in all a regression over the V1 which is a real shame as that was the perfect bag IMO.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great bag
on March 9, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
This is my first experience with everyday carry bag
I never tried first version,
I don't use it for cameras or photography gadgets,
I never tried first version,
I don't use it for cameras or photography gadgets,
But I really loved the concept of compartmentilazation and high quality materials, it just happens to carry and protect all my work essentials in an easy to access and easy to carry manner.
What I use it for : my syprface pro 7 in a sleeve and it's charger and USB hub, my coffee thermos, some ducuments, keys, wallets, ID badge, vape devices, assortment of pens, power bank, travel wall plug, USB stick among others,
What I use it for : my syprface pro 7 in a sleeve and it's charger and USB hub, my coffee thermos, some ducuments, keys, wallets, ID badge, vape devices, assortment of pens, power bank, travel wall plug, USB stick among others,
Price is a bit on the higher side, but I believe it's worthwhile it for my needs
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
V2 is a clear downgrade from V1.5 of the Messenger. (more issues could not be fit in 1500 character limit)
on May 11, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
To begin, I have been using the Everyday Messenger V1.5 for a year and a half now and have been lightly eyeing the Everyday Messenger V2 since purchase, I had assumed that move from an external laptop pocket to an internal pocket would not be very difficult.
I was right about that. What I was not prepared for was the worse quality of many of the other portions of the bag. The previously metal fasteners were replaced with metal. The strap on the V1.5 bag employs a much easier method to remove and reattach the main strap, this encourages both messenger usage and briefcase usage, which the style of the V1.5 worked more for. The new strap on this bag has 2 fatal design flaws from what I can tell, firstly, the strap is a more abrasive material, so when adjusting, it more frequently gets caught on clothing or on itself. The second flaw is that on the original bag, the length adjustments (the portion of the strap where the strap loops over a small rod to reduce overall strap length) of the bag were located between the bag and the quick adjust slider. This meant that when adjusting, the bag's weight was always pulling in favor of adjusting length in either direction. in the new design the more abrasive material combined with the length adjustment being put between the main pad and the quick adjust (also encountering friction with the body) meant tightening the strap was near impossible to do easily. Not only this, but it does not come in 15L, hoping for a return to form in a V3.
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
Posted by: Stacey
from Wichita KS
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am not using this bag for photography. I do carry a laptop and books. I am a health care provider and often have to take charts home with me to finish documentation. The bag mostly does what I need. However, one feature I miss from my last bag is an easily and immediately accessible pocket on the outside. I realize there are the zipper pockets but I need quick access to my phone and those pockets are not usable for this. I have an iPhone 13 pro max and I have to force it in. Getting it out is even harder. I also wish the shoulder strap was adjustable like the everyday sling. I watched both videos and thought this bag came with that feature. I almost returned the bag for this reason alone. I’m left handed and being able to adjust for handedness is important to me. Instead, I am required to, yet again, find a way to fit into right handedness.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic quality
on April 24, 2023
Posted by: bloomingvader
from Denmark
I've been using Peak Design products for more than 6 years and am a big fan of the design and usability and the general quality. My Everyday Messenger is with me 'everyday' at work on travels around the world and never failed me. Can only highly recommend it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
A Masterpiece and a Grandeur -The Messenger Bag V2
on October 9, 2023
Posted by: Nikki
from Asia
A Bag that is Crafted into Perfection with Faultless Design -
Peak Design - Messenger Bag V2 is truly a work of Art - Designed and Shaped into Perfection without a single fault. No bag including designer bags can match the brilliance and quality that exist within every corner and line of the Peak Design “Messenger Bag”. The multi-organization level is built and thoughtfully present and crafted inside and outside. Safety and Durability are its elements. Global Impact is heavily inked and deeply imprinted through its remarkable blueprint. Minimalist characteristic speaks at its finest. Truly made from Recycled Materials/Plastics that was magically transformed into a beautiful possession without a dust of harm on mother-earth. I may not have the eyes of Steven Spielberg neither the hands of Mario Testino but I am just an aspiring artist who carries a staff of musical notes inside of this bag and I witness everyday in my carry that this is “The Most Beautiful Crafted Bag ever made In The Whole World” - NikkiB
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
How to take a great bag and make it horrible
on April 27, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I had the v2 of this bag and now got the v3 because a friend saw the older one I had and took it from me. So I got the new version and it's so stiff and falls over all the time. The zipper that accessed the main compartment from the top that I used all the time is gone. I find it so frustrating that I am basically not using it and wish I could get my old bag back.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design