EPIC Peak Design Everyday Messenger Review (KILLER messenger!)

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Peak Design Everyday MESSENGER // Overall pros and cons // Who this messenger is perfect for // Who it's NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!
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0:00 Intro
00:37 Specs
01:32 Style
02:20 Materials
03:59 Comfort
05:10 Front
06:10 Middle
11:16 Back
13:40 Pros
14:47 Cons
16:32 Who's it for
17:38 Who it's not for
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Peak design has a cult-like following and for good reason, they began by creating camera accessories with their patented clip system. Since then they've expanded to bags and other accessories - all focused on Photography.
They do well to realize, however, that photographers have lives outside of photography, so their bags are also practical as normal, everyday carry bags. This is what separates Peak Design from the rest.
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The Peak Design Everyday Messenger is perfect for you if…
✅ Have DSLR gear and want a messenger bag. It's as simple as that, this bag was literally designed for you.
✅ Really love the look of this messenger bag - it's not our favorite look but it's certainly unique and recognizable. Our friends and co-workers kept asking: "Dude is that a Peak Design?" - "yep" - "Nice". Goes to show, Peak Design is quite famous for its.... er... Design...
✅ Have things to carry. Seriously- most messengers are TINY. It's as if they expect you to carry a laptop and a pencil, but leave no room for a notebook.
The Peak Design Messenger on the other hand is HUGE, by messenger standards. Need to pick up a bottle of wine before going to a friend's house? Want to get some groceries after work? This messenger will help you achieve all of these normal tasks, where other messengers may struggle.
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The Peak Design Messenger is not for you if.…
❌ IF you use a small mirrorless camera. This bag is LARGE. Unless you plan to use this as a photography + lifestyle bag. If you want just a photography bag, we suggest something smaller.👇🏼
→ Peak Design Everyday Sling → Same, but smaller
Review: bit.ly/30qjWFz
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/pd-everyd...
❌ Not a super sleek business messenger - the style of this messenger may not fit well into corporate offices, this is more of an "I'm a creative" type of bag. If a sleek and professional look is for you, here's a suggestion with just as much capacity. 👇🏼
→ AER tech sling 2 → Modern carrying method, less bulky
Review: bit.ly/3qz5be6
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/tech-sling-2
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The Peak Design everyday Messenger fulfills its title. It's perfect for photography, or just everyday life-living. It has been designed with a large enough capacity to manage most daily carry needs, and a thoughtful enough layout should you need to bring your DSLR. While we are not crazy about the look, many people are
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Specs/Features
• Holds 13” Macbook Pro
• Holds 12.9" iPad Pro
• 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell
• 100% recycled post-consumer material
• 900D waterproof bottom liner
• High-visibility grey nylon interior
• Hardware is anodized aluminum and glass-reinforced nylon
• Super-durable UltraZips
• Accents in leather (Ash) or Hypalon (Black)
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Пікірлер: 73

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

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@cesargaccontreras7268 3 жыл бұрын

another great review, love the channel, keep the good work man.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

@angelricci35 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased this and the peak design 30L because of your reviews! Thank you for being so informative! I keep coming back to you whenever I'm ready for another bag search :)

@CannabisTechLife 2 жыл бұрын

Which one do you find you end up using more often?

@angelricci35 2 жыл бұрын

@@CannabisTechLife For my daily carry and I am definitely using the 13L messenger bag to get from work, home, and just traveling in between other family events. I carry daily my laptop, charger, wireless mouse, my camera body (a7c) with a tamron 28-75, and hard drives/wires. It is a good weight. I have options to load it out more and play some puzzle work with it but then weight will be a concern for daily use. But there is definitely a lot of customization potential with it.

@CannabisTechLife 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelricci35 thanks for your reply! I have the 30l so might get the messenger as well. Cheers!

@askabl Жыл бұрын

I use this messenger with my 14 inch MacBook Pro M1 Max, fits perfectly.

@jasonthesnow 13 күн бұрын

Look at the Think Tank Retrospective 7. I got it included with a camera purchase and I think it’s the best camera bag I’ve ever had. Very spacious with good organization, but compresses down really nice while still offering good protection

@Nomads.Nation 12 күн бұрын

I'll be sure to check it out

@MrManuAbraham 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel. Subbed !

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Manu!!!

@maxjohansson3633 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gripperharris 18 күн бұрын

so i have the v1 15" which i now just use it to store my telephoto lenses. I purchased the v2 in grey for work in the summer, i use the 30l backpack in the winter. It's a great bag, although i worry about the tube (london), but its a good smart bag. I also got a good deal, £90 for a 2nd hand bag. when i arrived, it looked new. I tried to register it, and it worked. So, a bargain.

@Nomads.Nation 18 күн бұрын

great deal!

@Netherminded 3 жыл бұрын

I owned the V1 messenger and the V2 design is quite different in a lot of ways. Like, way more differences than the V1 to V2 backpack. There are hardly any reviews at all of the V2 messenger so thanks for taking a look. I'd really like to see a review of the V2 messenger by someone who used/owned the V1 to get an idea of how those changes add up. The V2 got rid of quite a few aspects which were major selling points on the V1, such as the convenient top zip for quick access to the main compartment. The front zip pocket also looks significantly smaller, and they no longer offer the 15inch size which I own. Me, I opted to replace my V1 messenger with a 20l backpack zip because I don't think the 13l only size of the V2 messenger is big enough for my carry needs.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you for letting the people know, love hearing from other people who have used it! Sadly, we never tested the V1, being a new channel

@toxicginger9936 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I was trying to find out info on the quick access top zip. I'm still trying to find the right bag for my needs.

@user-pv7se7qn9r 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and thanks for all the detials. I'm considering this pack, but I live in Taiwan, and have to deal with frequent tropical down pour, do you have any thoughts on how well it would cope in tropical rain?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This bag is extremely water resistant but it is NOT water proof. Do not put it in the middle of a typhoon and think your stuff will be ok. But if you are walking down the street, it starts raining heavily, and you have an umbrella and are trying to keep yourself and your messenger dry-ish, yeah it'll be fine :)

@Xsparger 8 ай бұрын

Waiting for this bag to be delivered. Loved Peak Design's duffle and 45L travel backpack. Need something that is a good companion to travel backpack and everyday carry - I prefer messengers to backpacks, because most backpacks just offer too much space for what I carry, but I need something bigger than a compact messenger. Hoping this is the right one!

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

keep us posted what you think of the bag after testing it for a few weeks

@Xsparger 8 ай бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Welp... it's just too small for my use case. I thought maybe I could fit my larger laptop in the main compartment and it's a no go. It's a very comfortable bag, but I do wish there was a better way to carry a water bottle, and I wish there was a bigger size. Now I'm looking at the Nomatic messenger bag!

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

@@Xsparger really appreciate the update! also appreciate you saying its 'too small for my use case' - lots of people will just talk shit about the product instead of realizing its just not a good fit for their personal gear/lifestyle. If you get a Nomatic be sure to let us know how that works!

@laminembacke1788 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ! Water can enter in the bag by the top ? I’m cycling every day and I worried about that ( sorry for my English l’m from Belgium )

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lamine, this messenger is water resistant but not waterproof. Hope that helps!

@f00tieh3d 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, just some feedback on your vids from a fellow videographer: I have to say I do really like how far into detail you go with your videos, you've definitely helped me make a more informed decision of which bag to go for (trying to decide between the nomatic and peak design messengers) On the flip side, however, I think you guys could really benefit from shooting your vids in higher resolution (or with a better camera) and some of your angle choices are questionable in your Multicam setups (don't include shots with the other camera in frame) Just some constructive criticism (you did ask for it!!) I wish you all the best and I think you guys deserve more traction on your videos, you just need to tighten up the bolts a little on the production side of things Keep creating and keep getting better! PS: I suggest you guys go and check some of these links in the descriptions of your vids, they either don't work at all, or they just link me to the website (rather than a discount like you've mentioned in the vids)

@theonlyTavetski 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I've been waiting for feedback like this for ages! I'm Tav, the guy behind the camera- as far as getting better equipment, there's not much I can do, but id LOVE to hear more about the angles! besides keeping the A camera in shot, are there any other weird ones? I was going for a cool, behind the scenes feel with it, but I guess its breaking the fourth wall, if A cam is in the shot. I'd love to hear more, but I can't DM you :(

@AndyChandlerSC 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 20l zip last week and have found it too rigid to to only carry on one shoulder and too difficult to access my laptop and 12.9 iPad Pro. My question is if the messenger bag is more comfortable and also easier to access both a laptop and tablet?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy, I think that backpacks are always more comfortable than messengers due to even weight distribution, but for a messenger this is one of the most comfortable I've ever tested. As for laptop access - certainly easier when carrying the messenger, but about the same if not. Hope that helps! Let us know what you decide to get

@AndyChandlerSC 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation thanks for the reply and the awesome videos. Any recommendations on a EDC backpack that can hold a 13 inch laptop and 12.9 iPad. I need to occasionally pack in my camera and lens.

@askabl Жыл бұрын

Great review, I just don't understand the issue with the looks. I own the black version, and I think it's BY FAR the best looking messenger out there. The Nomatic just looks plain boring to me. Actually, I always used to use backpacks for EDC, but this guy turned me around, and I use it everyday now, for work, for just strolling through the city picking up a few things, and even light travel.

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it so much! Looks are subjective, it’s just not my personal vibe

@DalvirSinghNarula Жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation What’s Your Fav at present?

@svgs650r Жыл бұрын

Why would anybody secure something as important as their wallet anywhere but on their person? Great review! Disclaimer, I own one of these and it’s a fantastic product, overpriced but quite good like all Peak products.

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

I personally always put my wallet in my bag. Hate things in my pockets. Thanks for the comment!

@ChrisBrayPhotos Жыл бұрын

If the bag is always on your body then it's not much different than being in your pocket

@svgs650r Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBrayPhotos Okay 😳

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBrayPhotos thanks for the comment! But I agree to disagree. I'm going to have a bag regardless, so might as well free my pockets and keep the wallet in a safe compartment in the bag.

@anthonymiller8979 3 ай бұрын

I'm with you on this one, wallet and phone on my person for security, not comfort reasons if I am in a busy suburban area. I feel it is more likely a person could grab my bag and run if I am distracted, sitting with the bag off, etc... than the chances of them physically confronting me and making me empty my pockets.

@skyhawk3090 3 жыл бұрын

It seems that this one that you reviewed is a different version from the first original one that appeared a few years ago.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is V2 I belive... Do you own the original?

@skyhawk3090 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation No, but I was looking for a messenger bag when I found the previous one. It also had some minors drawbacks but it was far better than that V2. Good luck on your reviews!

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@tnts999998 3 жыл бұрын

side pocket with wallet? Pickers "like" it (thumbs up) :D

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

True, but those are really hidden, I don't think pickers would know, just by looking at it, plus they face towards you, making it less than ideal. If I were a picker id access the main compartment instead.

@tnts999998 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Thiefs are super sensitive about camera bags models (not in a fashion meaning:D ). So... The problem is that it's not like someone will go stealth and pick your camera from the bag. I would say that suddenly a victim stands in the artificial crowd. At this time the bag gets cut open, and whatever falls out of it is lost. Especially popular with backpacks, as it will take a second or two for the victim to realize and turn around. Anyway, maybe it's just my experience, but I would never put phone or wallet into side pocket or the biggest compartment - I would put it to section that you will not loose when it gets cut.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

@@tnts999998 Amazing insight! I will admit, one element we fall short on our channel is talking about security from theft. I will def. make a point to consider this more in future reviews :)

@royalarches 3 жыл бұрын

V1 side pockets doesn't have zippers, so big improvement there in free solo2.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

@@royalarches Agreed!

@khchiew1234 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody have any experience with fitting a macbook pro 14inch?

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

hello, is it holds 16" MacBook Pro ?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

I'd check the peak design website for laptop specifications :)

@toxicginger9936 3 жыл бұрын

They specify that it officially holds a 13" laptop. I have seen reviewers *squeeze* in 15"/16", *but* Peak Design does *not* recommend that.

@GODISMYJUDGE 2 жыл бұрын

no way

@askabl Жыл бұрын

definitely not. I have a 14" MacBook Pro, and this is already a tight fit. No chance of getting anything bigger than the 14" in there.

@ernestvasquez5740 3 жыл бұрын

Everyday peak design messenger 6l bag

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@royalarches 3 жыл бұрын

In your comment about size, they have a smaller 13 in model

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc!

@rubelukeable 3 жыл бұрын

They actually only have on size which is the 13 in model..

@aaronradcliffe1158 3 жыл бұрын

@@rubelukeable Thanks for the clarification!

@WhoIsSerafin Ай бұрын

I hate it doesn't seem to sit flat and doing the measurements on both websites its almost exactly the same size as a Billingham Hadley Pro that somehow feels like you can put about the same amount stuff in it but doesn't look huge. And my gosh who puts their wallet in their bag. That's like leaving your child in a empty vehicle 😂

@Nomads.Nation Ай бұрын

I do all the time lol, safer than my pockets for sure

@GODISMYJUDGE 2 жыл бұрын

So I have a v1 or v1.5 of the 15" bag and its great. This v2 of the 13" will not stand up correctly at all. Major dissapointment. All of their other bags can stand up with the exception of this one.

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed that a bag that stands up by itself is a better bag

@Panda_Po7 Жыл бұрын

Will it hold macbook pro 14"?

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question for Peak Design customer support. Please let us know what they say!!

@askabl Жыл бұрын

yes. I own both the messenger and a 14" Macbook Pro M1 Max. No problems. It is a tight fit, and you can't have like an additional case on your macbook, but it will fit. Half an inch or so of the MacBook will peak out when you insert it into the slot, but that's no problem for me. The bag will close easily, even down on the lowest rail.

@loapp38 Ай бұрын

This bag is ugly… The latch design makes it easy to get pickpocket when travel and there’s no way to put a lock on it. It’s also very bulky no matter how little you pack inside. The shoulder strap is uncomfortable and dig into your shoulder. I ended up selling mine and got the 10l sling instead.

@Nomads.Nation Ай бұрын

If you think it’s ugly then why did you buy it?