Peak Design Field Pouch V2 Slingbag Review

Is the Peak Design Field Pouch V2 better than its predecessor? Bo Ismono puts it to the test to find out…

I already own the first version of the Peak Design Field Pouch. But I never reviewed it, because I disliked the Velcro closing and feared that it wouldn’t be strong enough to keep the main compartment closed while riding a motorcycle for instance. But now I have the second version. Are the improvements good enough and my fears about the Velcro resolved? Let’s find out.

This is the Peak Design Field Pouch V2, a 1.5L to 3L hybrid pouch / sling bag. So you can either use it without the straps as a pouch inside your bag to keep all of your small items organized or you attach the strap and transform it into a sling bag. 

First and foremost, I have to say that the build quality like all Peak Design bags is incredible. And there are noticeable improvements in build over the first version which can be seen in this stitching for instance. The attachment points for the additional Capture camera clip have been improved. The shoulder strap attachment points are different, which at first I thought to be an insecure attachment point for a strap, but it actually held up very well during my testing.  

The strap is very slim but still quite comfortable. If you don’t want to use the strap you could also just loop this part to your belt or any other kind of strap. Going inside the bag we have a bunch of new compartments compared to the first version of the Field Pouch. Inside the main compartment we have three drop-in slots and one zippered compartment with some small slots that are great for SD cards, for example. Overall, I was able to fit quite a lot of items inside. And with its expandable opening I can even fit my camera into the bag.

However, this brings us to my gripe with the first version of the Field Pouch. The Velcro closing. Peak Design changed the orientation of hook part of the Velcro, giving it more area to grab onto the loop part. And I can confirm that the Velcro does keep the bag closed even with a lot of wind while riding a motorcycle. That being said, I am still not a fan of this let’s call it new school type of Velcro. It doesn’t feel confidence inspiring in terms of strength and longevity. I really would have wished for a more standard Velcro on the closing. But honestly that’s basically it. The build is incredible and the features are plenty for what it is. The look is awesome: Not too big, not too small. And very stealthy looking.  

The only downside or let’s say personal preference is the Velcro. But this is also the most important factor: If the Velcro doesn’t close properly after a couple of month or years then the bag is pretty much useless. So this is something I need to confirm after a couple of months.