Comments on: A Complete List of The Best Panniers for Bicycle Touring

By: JaccoW

JaccoW — Wed, 24 May 2017 20:03:00 +0000

In reply to Jean Michel Timmermans. Your racks are very nice too. Mighyt be just what I was looking for!

By: Alexander López

Alexander López — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:55:00 +0000

I’ve visited the website of Gilles Berthoud and I have to admit their old-time style has its charm. However, I wonder how they perform against the modern panniers made by Ortlieb or Arkel. Has someone tried them? http://www.gillesberthoud.fr/_en/sacoches/index.php

By: stevebennett

stevebennett — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:47:00 +0000

Correction: the Arkel Dry-Lites are indeed waterproof. (Hint: it’s in the name.)

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:27:00 +0000

Just to correct something you mentioned under Arkel: the featherweight Dry-Lites are indeed waterproof since I have two of them and they have weathered severe storms with no moisture getting inside. Essentially small dry bags with roll tops, they are now made of the same material as the more expensive Dolphin series. The Dry-Lites are actually only 12.5L each for a grand total of 25L for the pair (my accurate water volume measurement). If you don’t like the Dry-Lite’s velcro rack attachment and would like the regular clamp-on style, Arkel’s heavier Orca series now has a 25L pair for use upfront in addition to the larger Orca 35s and 45s.

BTW The Hyalite panniers (formerly Pacific Outdoor Equipment) are virtually dead in the water. There is no longer a company website and a thin presence on Facebook. The odd bit of stock still appears here and there but don’t expect any company help if you have problems or need replacement parts. Regardless, I recently picked up a pair of like-new Hyalite panniers on eBay and ordered some spare rack attachment parts from VeloFred online (the Rixen & Kaul distributor in North America). So Hyalite support really isn’t a big concern if you happen across a bargain on those panniers somewhere.

By: Daniel Iwan Williams

Daniel Iwan Williams — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:11:00 +0000

In reply to Guest.

Or consider buying direct from http://www.crosso.net

By: Daniel Iwan Williams

Daniel Iwan Williams — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:10:00 +0000

In reply to GoLite_Guru. Now available with the click system too I believe!

By: Daniel Iwan Williams

Daniel Iwan Williams — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:10:00 +0000

In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com. You may wish to check out their backpack panniers and aaaaallllll the other things they make - it's quite a list! :)

By: Daniel Iwan Williams

Daniel Iwan Williams — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:09:00 +0000

In reply to paul evans.

They make FAR more than that… http://www.over-board.co.uk/activity/waterproof-bike-bags.html

By: Jean Michel Timmermans

Jean Michel Timmermans — Fri, 20 May 2016 16:21:00 +0000

Hi, nice article!
Got to tell you, my company makes beautiful panniers: http://www.timtas.nl
Grt Jean Michel

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:43:00 +0000

In reply to Guest. Grab yourself some second hand Ortlieb panniers. Given they last so long and have great spare part availability, you should get some really good use out of them on a budget.