Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Ocean
Average customer rating
3.3
(18 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
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77%of customers recommend this product.
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10 out of
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Ocean
Customer Rating
4
Great and pretty bag but…
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Mathias Walter
That messenger bag is really beautiful and well designed! I love the new green color too! The only flaw would be that it's more of a DSLR photo bag; my Leica M lenses need way less space in the inserts, so I need to put a camera cube in it… Not so quick to get one out then! As for my Fuji system, it's more okay, but still a bit too wide. And if I want to use it as a computer bag only, then I have to remove all the inserts because the scratch is using up the whole bag. So please make a bit smaller bag one day, promise ? I don't like the sling bags because then it's too tight! There is something missing between this 13 L. bag and the sling 10 L.… Peak: why not combine your camera cube system and your EDC carry so then you can switch from outdoor bags or travel bags to a city bag easily, as you travel goes (just like Shimoda did…) ;) Eager to see the next version of it though ! Cheers, M.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Depressing Downgrade
on December 21, 2025
Posted by: MelbourneBagLover
Awful downgrade, so depressing. V1’s top zip was incredible and I used it every day, it was my favourite part about the bag and it was a joy to use. The removal in v2 makes no sense and destroys it completely for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Every messager
on November 27, 2025
Posted by: Samuel
from Hong Kong
I use V1 15 inch and get a replacement V2 13inch due to V1 is end of life.
I prefer V1 as
1. I like the material for V1, V2 is more plastic.
2. I like the top zipper on V1, V2 remove this zipper.
3. The space is bigger than V1 15inch
4. The length for V1 strap can be easier to be adjust while for V2. I can easily adjust the length of V1 strap while using. But for adjusting the strap of V2, I always need to unload the bag first from my shoulder, otherwise, it’s very hard to adjust the strap while the bags on my shoulder.
For my self, I will prefer V1 rather than V1
I prefer V1 as
1. I like the material for V1, V2 is more plastic.
2. I like the top zipper on V1, V2 remove this zipper.
3. The space is bigger than V1 15inch
4. The length for V1 strap can be easier to be adjust while for V2. I can easily adjust the length of V1 strap while using. But for adjusting the strap of V2, I always need to unload the bag first from my shoulder, otherwise, it’s very hard to adjust the strap while the bags on my shoulder.
For my self, I will prefer V1 rather than V1
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
on November 21, 2025
Posted by: Rob
Really like this bag… just wish it was a couple of liters bigger. Little tight as an everyday office carry. How about a 15L version?
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on October 19, 2025
Posted by: Roald
I bought this bag only yesterday but it works perfectly fine for my Z9 and two small lenses (24-70 and 85). Can even hold my 70-200 including FTZ. Just a fraction more room for the Z9 would have been nice but isn't a real problem. The one thing preventing me for rating 5 starts is the strap. When at full length (I'm a tall guy) the padding isn't centred and doesn't add support on the shoulder any more, only noticed this once I got home. Seems to be a very easy fix, remove the strap and add strap ends with anchors, then use a Slide as the strap. Can even be added retrospectively!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My go-to bag for photoshoots
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Edmonton AB
I bought this when they first offered it on kickstarter, and it's been a staple for all my photoshoots ever since. Thousands of shoots, I think. Well made, looks great, customizable inserts, perfect for my lenses and flashes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great Bag But With Annoying Sound
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Sonny N
from Upland, CA
I bought my first V1 messenger in 2017. My only complaint was the annoying sound coming from the metal connector between the strap and the body. The strap later ruptured and Peak Design gladly replaced it with a newer version. I think it is V1.5 but I am not sure. Definitely, it is not the V2. However, the replacement bag has also eventually showed this annoying, squeaking sound while I walk. I tried applying a little silicone lubricant but the sound is still there.
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