Originally Posted by
MileHighMark
I have Back Roller Plus bags for my commute, but have been thinking of getting a smaller pair. If I did, these would be what I'd get--the access is more convenient. If you're doing a lot of stops, and if you're a bit forgetful as I am, the whole roll/unroll routine can get tired pretty fast.
The little pocket that Ortlieb happily includes in most of their bags now is really nice to have for papers, a book, stuff like that, and also has a zippered compartment for all the loose, small doo-dads that would normally filter to the bottom of the bag.