Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(184 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 184 reviews
5 Stars
133
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
5
The V2 is a nearly perfect bag - still 5 stars
on January 19, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
I bike commute to work nearly every day, year 'round, have done so for years. Have had the Osprey Messenger bags, was looking for something more refined, more compact, lighter. The Everyday Messenger v2 hits all the right notes, with only a couple minor issues (for me). I received the bag 2 weeks ago, have been using it everyday since.
The good: stellar overall design, superb materials, great latch. The structured construction helps keep the bag open when filling it. Everyday I carry my work clothes, Lenovo X1 Carbon 14" laptop, bike tools, slim first aid kit, 2 phones in an external case attached to the main strap, a slim underwater camera, wallet...a LOT of stuff. It barely fits but it does. It's about 13 lbs.
Once I got the straps adjusted to my liking, this bag carries that bulk and weight BEAUTIFULLY - the balance and snugness are spot on. Even though the main strap padding is very thin, IT WORKS. It is the smallest possible bag that could carry all that stuff, and it's already proven to be waterproof.
The minor nits: my 14" super-thin laptop just barely fits - adding just 1/4" to the width would make it much easier to get in an out (yes, I know this is listed as a '13"' laptop bag but the measurements are SO close). The padding between the laptop and my back - too thin - when I've got the bag full, I can feel the laptop.
Minor nit #2: the pockets - make them deeper, and for the hidden pocket, make the sections wider.
But. Utterly. Stellar. Bag. LOVE IT.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Started with Messenger, Added Backpack
on January 27, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
I purchased the Messenger at a local camera store and loved it. I am going on a trip and purchased the Backpack. It is sitting next to me now and ready to go! Everything fit great and the Youtube videos were very helpful. I also bought some of the little snaps for my camera strap - simple and helpful.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Best. Bag. Ever.
on February 4, 2020
Posted by: Scott
I was one of the original Kickstarter backers for the original version of the Everyday Messenger. And while I have review fatigue, generally speaking, this bag needs one. While I sometimes find myself lusting after other bags, particularly leather ones, I keep returning back to my Messenger. For one, leather is heavy. But my Messenger is just so extraordinarily well-designed. It is functional in a way that no other bag has ever been. My consideration is that the Messenger is in a class of itself, top of class, best of class, however you want to label it. The pockets are so well-designed. The two zips, for the padded pocket at the back and the top of the main compartment, are so useful and functional that I wonder how I ever lived without them in other bags. Case in point: In my work I deal with a lot of 11x17 sheets; so I put them either in a binder or on my big clipboard, and then slip the clipboard end into the main compartment through the top pocket. While the item is not entirely inside the bag, it does allow me to walk with it in my bag rather than carry it separately. And that super simple adjustable strap? "Divine intervention" inspired that one: able to cinch up the bag like that so easily is so helpful and useful. The only regret I have with my Messenger bag is whether or not to replace it with a new one in one of the updated finishes. I can't recommend this bag highly enough.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This is the greatest camera bag ever!
on February 6, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
This is the greatest camera bag ever! And I have tried them all, and a closet full of bags that don't come close. Like all PD products this is a winner!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on February 8, 2020
Posted by: Paul
I love the redesigned messenger bag. It has a lot more features than the original. However I do wish there was a way to have it just be a little bit bigger. I find when I am condensing my gear for the day for either work or photography I have to leave one or two things out. If it was an inch or two longer on either side it would be perfect but that is a small thing. I love how it is taller on the front and sides that keeps things in so you can go up a little higher. It has the external straps now which I can slide things into to help with carrying other things. For small papers or money there are two nice pockets that I can put on the outside and have them zipped up and secured. there are two pouches on the inner right and left but since it is a little shorter when its packed out its hard to use thats why I wish maybe an extra inch or two.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Light & Tight
on February 23, 2020
Posted by: Mark Blaha
I'm using the Messenger V2 for my everyday carry for laptop (Lenovo Yoga), iPad and miscellaneous gear. Unfortunately the laptop doesn't leave enough give for the iPad to fit in the sleeve. Otherwise I love the bag but agree with others that the V1 width would make it perfect.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Always pleased to see the bag being improved.
on February 25, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Hello, I am a long time client. I currently own most products from your site. I recently purchased the v2 messenger bag. The design and look is very nice.
My comments are that I like on v1 and v1.1 (own them too) that the bag would sit up straight when placed down. The curve on the bottom no longer allows that.
I also wish that the inside flap zipper was larger like before. I find it very limiting what I can put inside.
I also found the black got dirty very quickly. I live in Toronto and we do have snow now. But would suggest people think twice about the black being put on the ground on daily use. The gray has always looked great for me. And I've had the v1 since the project first launched on Kickstater.
My comments are that I like on v1 and v1.1 (own them too) that the bag would sit up straight when placed down. The curve on the bottom no longer allows that.
I also wish that the inside flap zipper was larger like before. I find it very limiting what I can put inside.
I also found the black got dirty very quickly. I live in Toronto and we do have snow now. But would suggest people think twice about the black being put on the ground on daily use. The gray has always looked great for me. And I've had the v1 since the project first launched on Kickstater.
Peak Design keep making great bags and you will have me for life.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Best camera bag I've owned
on March 5, 2020
Posted by: Logan
My only gripe is a small one considering just how streamlined and comfortable this bag is; it needs more room in the zip compartments.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design