Venue XL Messenger
Simplicity is essential
The Venue XL Mini Messenger. Knowing you’re always mobile, we designed this bag to transition seamlessly from travel to meeting or from day bag to evening outing. The usability of the cross-body design will quickly make the Venue XL your favorite essentials bag. Your mobile device, notepad, passport, travel documents and phone can all be stowed away securely in EVERKI’s signature high contrast orange interior and it’s RFID protected to secure your personal data. The clean, modern design is the perfect partner for your international flight or your urban outing. It’s constructed using high performance ballistic nylon to resist wear, water, dirt and damage and accentuated with premium leather accents. The black on black makes its aesthetics as slick as its performance and the intuitive design makes it smart for an everyday bag. The Venue XL – compact in size, robust in style.
EVERKI’s intuitive design
We’ve engineered the Venue XL for optimal user interface. Store your iPad Pro 12-Inch, Surface Pro or MacBook 12-Inch in the felt-lined and padded pocket. We’ve made the top flap generously proportioned for easy access, and multiple interior spaces allow you to find everything without any fumbling around. Protect your passport and credit cards in the RFID pocket, while the mesh pocket is perfect for your wallet. There are small slots for a stylus, earbuds, pens, a calculator, notepad and other peripherals and a designated hook for your keys. Your phone is easily accessible in its own special compartment, right at the back of the bag so you can quickly retrieve it without opening up the main compartment. The extra wide shoulder strap is engineered at an angle to keep the bag close to your body. Stylish organization for on-the-go functionality.
RFID protection
Most contemporary passports, credit cards and smart cards come equipped with an RFID micro-chip. Carrying them may make you vulnerable to illegal remote scans of the personal information stored on them. Identity theft is a serious concern. So we designed the Venue XL to protect the sensitive data on your passport and credit cards with an RFID-protected pocket. Simply slip your passport, credit cards or other forms of identification into the secure pocket, and your personal and banking information is safe from illegal RFID scans.
Felt-lined and extra padded tablet pocket
When you’re traveling or sight-seeing, your bag can get knocked and bumped. That’s why we constructed the Venue XL with multiple layers of protection in the device compartment. Starting with EVERKI’s signature, super-soft, high contrast orange felt in the interior of the device pocket to protect against scratches and nicks. The bottom of the compartment has multiple layers of padding to protect your mobile device from bounces, bumps and knocks. Once your iPad, Surface or tablet is tucked away in the inner pocket, it’s safely and securely protected inside the Venue XL.
Easy access phone pocket
EVERKI’s pursuit of quality and innovation is noticeable even in the small things. We believe details like the location of the phone pocket are critical. That’s why the Venue XL’s phone pocket is on the outside and in the back, so you can reach it quickly and easily. You don’t have to open the flap or remove the bag to get to your phone. Done? Place it back in the easy-to-access phone pocket to keep it safe and secure.
Premium leather accents
For business casual, travel, or an urban outing, the premium leather accents of the black on black Venue XL are subtle, yet striking. We designed it be a perfect companion for the boardroom or the boardwalk. Modern, subtle, sleek.
Wide, ergonomic shoulder strap
The Venue XL’s extra wide cross-body strap is strategically angled because we know you want the bag to stay close to your body. Its substantial width and high-end nylon makes it comfortable to wear and keeps it from bunching and folding. Details matter.
High-contrast lining
All EVERKI interiors are stylish, high-contrast orange because we know how frustrating it is to mistakenly leave a compartment unzipped, and how difficult it is to organize against a black background. Savvy and Stylish.
Durable zippers and metal pulls
Have you ever broken a zipper on your favorite bag? We have. That’s why we designed the Venue XL using durable zippers and metal pulls. So your favorite bag can remain your favorite bag.
Peace of mind
EVERKI makes products of value because we value our relationships. Every product EVERKI makes comes with our Limited Lifetime Warranty which covers manufacturing defects over the entire life of the product. EVERKI. We give you peace of mind.
Specifications
| Model | EKS622XL |
|---|---|
| UPC | 874933002406 |
| Fits device sizes | 13" |
| Fits tablets up to | 13.0" (33.0 cm) |
| External dimensions | 13.2 x 11 x 2.8 in |
| Capacity | 6 l |
| Bag Weight | 1.4 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Customer Reviews
However, it has several design problems that should be fixed.
1. It doesn't have a handle, only straps. It needs a handle, many times I find myself reaching for one to move the bag around and realize its absent.
2. The magnetic closure for the front main flap is not strong enough. It really needs a clasp of some sort or a much stronger magnet. The main flap easily comes undone
3. The inner storage areas for computers etc. does not have a snap closure of any kind. They depend on the main flap to keep the devices in place. But as stated above, the flap is closed by a weak magnet and opens unintentionally quite frequently. I am always concerned my computer will fall out if the bag is ever upside down (in a plane, train etc.)
Pros:
•The size is perfect for a small laptop or an iPad Pro. It will also carry any size of kindle or a Nintendo Switch with ease.
•The organization panel in front is well thought out with places for all sorts of things. I use the zippered pouch to carry rat tail cables, dongles for presentations, a flash drive, my lip balm, some safety pins and bandaids, my mini folding scissors, and a small tape measure. The tiny pockets work well for a small mirror, nail clippers, and the small size of post-it notes. I can fit a Sharpie, my nail file, and 3 pens into the slim vertical pockets. On the outside of the organizer (in the front of the purse), just under the flap when it it closed, is a thin pocket that I use to store my ID and official name tag.
•The RFID pocket seems to work well (ie. I've never had a problem with my cc when traveling). It is big enough to fit a large Coach wallet and still zip shut easily. It also holds passports, no problem.
•Inside there is a soft, felt lined, electronics pocket close to your body that is perfect for carrying the 13" MacBook Air or an iPad Pro. I have both and can fit both at the same time with a bit of finagling. I have a plastic cover on the MacBook and a leather cover on the iPad Pro--without those covers, they would fit easily together.
•The divider in the main compartment has two small pockets on top that work great for storing business cards, earbuds, regular size post-it notes, etc.
•I can store full size notebooks as well as file folders in the main compartment (both front and back).
•The outside Cordura fabric and leather last forever, while still looking sleek and professional.
•The seatbelt fabric crossbody strap is *very* comfortable as well as durable. I frequently adjust this from long (I am nearly 6 foot tall), to short (when I strap it close on my back for bike commuting). It adjusts easily based on use and need, but does not budge until you ask it to. In nearly 6 years of constant use, I have never had it slip on me.
•The orange fabric inside is a good contrast making it easier to find things.
•There is a handy deep pocket and smaller phone pocket along the outside back of the back. The former works perfectly for plane or train tickets, your passport, etc. Perhaps the new versions have a larger phone pocket, but my iPhone 14 does not fit. My old phone DID fit though.
•The key clip holds up well. Again, I have been using my present Venue XL daily since 2020--but the clip still works well and has not stretched out or failed.
Negatives:
•One of the things I love about this bag is the fact that it orients vertically. I think this makes it far more comfortable and useful for day to day wear. However, that depth is also a hindrance. It makes it hard to find things in the bottom of the bag when you have stuff in the main compartment. I'm always fishing around down there for some oddball thing, and I waste too much time in the process.
•The divider inside the main compartment should be reinforced with a stiffener. It wears out, becoming floppy, causing one to end up shoving things willy-nilly into either side. This is confusing for organization. Additionally, considering how awesome this bag is in other ways, it's just disappointing. When my new bag arrives (#3), I am going to unpick the top seam, insert some Soft and Stable foam stabilizer, then restitch it. Yes, I will lose a smidge of space inside the bag, but the improvement in daily use should more than make up for that in my opinion.
•The inside is going to get grungy. Despite spraying the insides with Scotchgard on my second purse, the fabric still became stained and dirty looking over time. I have spot washed and machine washed both of my bags. This helps, but did not remove all of the dirt and wear. I wish there was an easier way to keep it nice looking. Note; the *outside* of the bag will still look perfect.
•Has the size of the phone pocket been increased to accommodate my iPhone 12 Pro Max? Apple is on the iPhone 14 Pro these days...
It took me ages to make my mind up on this bag after my previous TimBuk2 bag failed (after 5+ years). I wanted something that fit minimal gear, and this one was up against Waterford Designs. I love this bag, and would buy again if it ever failed.
My only want would be some wrap around padding for the strap. I am using one I bought from a different company.
I saw this online and decided to give it a try. It's a great lightweight carry with top notch quality. I managed to trim-down my everyday essentials to fit this bag perfectly. Overall I am pleased with the value. The shoulder strap is wide and does to tangle when grabbing, the magnetic tab on the flap hold shut, even if the bag is full.
I have a small HP business laptop that fits just right. I did measure before making the purchase. My only negative is the bag does not free-stand, although I knew this from the pictures before my purchase. Not a big deal..
Overall I recommend for any business professional looking for something simpler for everyday jaunts to the office.
Hope this helps :)
David
