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Anyone have Ortlieb and Nashbar Panniers?

I bought Nashbar for my first set. I've since added a clip to take care of the only real complaint I had, that they weren't the firmest holding on to the rack (thanks to all that helped with that!). Seems to work fine in trials, but I haven't really taken it out yet.

However, Sierra Trading Post has the Back Roller Classics for $100 (in the funky graphic designs on the side, not the preferred solid colors). I know that in pretty much every way they are better, I'm just wondering if anyone who has had both would plop down the money and just buy the Ortliebs, when they have a functional set? They do also take care of my other complaint, that the Nashbars are a solid black, I could get a more visible Orange.

Also, to anyone that has both, how much space am I really giving up in the Ortlieb to the Nashbar? I know advertised size is about 11L less per side, is that truly an accurate estimate? I have front panniers this time, not sure that this is a concern, but still curious.
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