Originally Posted by CC Rider
+1 for the Arkel GT-54s. I bought a pair last year and used them on a tour through Wisconsin . Excellent bags. Their organizational benefits cannot be lauded enough. Liked 'em so much I even bought a pair of TT-38s for the front this year. Although you didn't mention it in your post, I would recommend a handlebar bag too. I didn't have one last year and found myself wishing I had one to throw in my camera, sunscreen, map, wallet, etc.
Happy Touring, CC
Duh! I forgot about my handlebar bag, Large Arkel of course, which is always on the bike so its easy to forget about I guess. It comes in handy for the above reasons and acts as a map displayer and I keep snacks in it.
Jon