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210 Reviews
rgreencolorado
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!
Prince
I bought this bag 5+ years ago. I use it everyday. I'm on the healthcare field (Pharmacy operations supervisor). I feel like this bag has had no wear and tear. I've pulled the sliding strap right more than a 1000 times. These bags are durable. I easily change my configuration to suite my needs (I carry a laptop, 2 screw driver sets, tech pouch, a tablet, mouse, flashlight, reference cards, pens, usb adaptors). I like how it stands up when I put it on the ground. Comfortable to carry even when it's super heavy. Magnetic clip shows almost no signs of wear. It's a great looking cool bag, but more impressive is how durable it has been. I'm a huge fan
Dav
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.
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.
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.
Rick
Gave this to my wife for her bridge camera and she loves it
Atglobal
I bought this as Xmas present for my son and he uses it to go to work and he loves it
the golden hand
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.
Matt
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.
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.
Samuel
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
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?
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!
GeorgeToul
Had the 15L messenger for many years and when I changed to the 13L I feared it would not be enough for my gear. But I am happy to report that it can fit 2 DSLRs, 2 small lenses, 1 large lens, speedlight , trigger, magmod bubble, power bank , batteries, SD cards and anything you might want for a wedding day. As for the quality, classic top of the line peak design.
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.
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