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
I didn't like it very much
on September 8, 2026
Posted by: Sound and vision
This bag is a bit too expensive for my taste, but it’s my first purchase from this brand—I saw it on YouTube and decided to buy it. However, when I use it, the bag starts to get a little stained from rubbing against my arm and both hands when I try to open it. Also, the clasp is a bit hard to open, so it starts to get scratched after just two days of use, and eventually I find I need bags with more interior space. I’ll say it again: this bag is way too expensive for what it really is. And as for the strap—the padded shoulder area should be centered, but it isn’t.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great everyday carry!
on June 17, 2026
Posted by: rgreencolorado
from Colorado
I was switching from the 20L V2 Backpak and I was concerned this bag wouldn't be large enough for my everyday carry, but I was pleasantly surprised that it's organized so well, and the origami dividers are so adjustable that everything fits great. I was also concerned the ocean color might be too light but it's a great shade that was well selected but the Peak Design team. As always great work Peak Design!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Good, not great.
on June 13, 2026
Posted by: Dav
from Kansas City
I am not a photographer, just a frequent traveler. So that is this bags main purpose with me. There are a few things I wish were different - the little zip pocket is quite shallow and when packed makes kind of an awkward bulge at the top of the pack. The zippered side pockets suffer from the same sort of drawback - if you have anything in the interior stretch sleeves like a water bottle or even sunglasses, these then become kinda useless. My last grip is that the bag is a bit ‘thick’ and bulky - but I realize that’s to help protect electronics.
With all that, I do enjoy the bag and have obviously kept it. The soft felt/loop lining is really nice and the division for a book or iPad is great for travel. The size is perfect for a carryon with over the ear headphones, book, travel electronics, and even a light windbreaker stuffed inside. The latch system is kind of a ‘meh’ for me but it works for the most part pretty well.
I’d like to see a lid length zippered pocket to quickly stuff things when going through TSA maybe on a future version.
All in all it’s a good messenger bag, albeit quite expensive.
With all that, I do enjoy the bag and have obviously kept it. The soft felt/loop lining is really nice and the division for a book or iPad is great for travel. The size is perfect for a carryon with over the ear headphones, book, travel electronics, and even a light windbreaker stuffed inside. The latch system is kind of a ‘meh’ for me but it works for the most part pretty well.
I’d like to see a lid length zippered pocket to quickly stuff things when going through TSA maybe on a future version.
All in all it’s a good messenger bag, albeit quite expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Easy to lose things
on May 31, 2026
Posted by: Photographer
Since it is only one lock point things tend to drop out on the the sides. Als very easy to open. Hot s camera stolen. Lost other smaller stuff which fell out. I have to get another bag.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Poor camera bag
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Ebb1210
I bought this bag because of all the positive reviews that I read, but when I re dived the product I was very disappointed with it due to poor padding on the interior of the bag the inserts were very hard and I dropped the bag with some camera equipment in it. The camera equipment did not survive. So as far as I am concerned I would never own a Peak Design camera bag because of that. Your camera straps and capture plates I love, it hate your bags.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
The Messenger bag is perfect for holding a Sony br
on March 3, 2026
Posted by: Rick
from Jenkintown, PA
Gave this to my wife for her bridge camera and she loves it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
on February 3, 2026
Posted by: Atglobal
from Toronto
I bought this as Xmas present for my son and he uses it to go to work and he loves it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love It - Great Item
on January 2, 2026
Posted by: the golden hand
from Minneapolis, MN
So far I absolutely love it. My first camera bag was the 6L sling. Now I switched to full frame, got two camera bodies, and carry additional lenses and flash equipment and the 13L really let's me carry a lot more. It's great design that I expect from Peak and it looks awesome too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design