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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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Everyday Messenger 13L v2 - Ocean
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