Originally Posted by
geonjorjany
...rather than make a new thread, i'll post here since it's in the same vein. i've been researching what panniers to buy, and i seem to have decided to go with some from axiom, but i don't know how much space i actually need. i was thinking Axiom Champlain (65L, 3667 cubic inches) for the rear, and Axiom Kootenays (30L, 1830 cubic inches) in the front for extended touring. is that enough room? way too much? how big are the panniers you folk are using to pack the things mentioned in these prior posts? not trying to hijack the thread, it just seemed like a proper place for the question...
That's all right. I already had the Axiom Monsoon and Typhoon panniers. I bought them for commuting and utility/shopping errands. My main reasons to get those: they are really waterproof and inexpensive for what you get. I commuted by bike all Winter, in rain, snow, sludge, being splashed by trucks and buses none of my stuff ever got wet. I don't want to stop and worry about finding my rain covers when it suddenly starts pouring.
If I had extra money I'd got for the top of the line Arkel stuff. I really like them.