Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13L vs Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 40L
Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13L ($249.95) vs Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 40L ($399.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right messenger.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13L | Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | $399.95 |
| Weight | 1010g | 2450g |
| Capacity | 13L min, 16L max | — |
| Laptop | Up to a 14" MacBook Pro (not the 16") | Up to a 16" MacBook Pro plus a 13" iPad Pro |
| Tablet | Holds a 12.9" iPad Pro | — |
| Weight | 1010g (1.01kg without dividers, 1.21kg with, Peak Design Specs tab) | 2450g (2.45kg connected, Peak Design Specs tab) |
| Volume | — | 40L connected (34L base pack, 16L daypack) |
| External | — | 55.5 x 33 x 21 cm connected |
| Weight split | — | Base pack 1680g, daypack 710g |
| Cubes | — | Fits up to a Large Camera or Packing Cube |
Pros & Cons
Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13L
- Expands from 13 L to 16 L
- Fits a 14 inch laptop and a 12.9 inch iPad Pro
- Camera-ready dividers
- Lifetime warranty from Peak Design
- $249.95
- Does not fit a 16 inch laptop
Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 40L
- Splits into a base pack and a daypack
- Fits a 16 inch laptop and a 13 inch iPad Pro
- Packing-cube compatible
- Lifetime warranty from Peak Design
- $399.95
- 2.45 kg before you pack
Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13L is the better value at $249.95. Both are part of our curated messenger index — tap through to check current pricing.
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