Originally Posted by
gerv
Is that right? I've always wondered how long you could get out of ... say... an Arkel Bug compared to the DIY panniers I create. They seem to have much better zippers, but zippers are always a weak point no matter how good.
I get about 1 1/2 years out of a pannier.
Can anyone say how long top-of-the-line pannier last in year-round commuting?
I can.
The short answer is; great. The zippers still work like new, and besides a few salt stains on the bottom of the bag, it still looks like new too. I use the optional $20 rain cover for sloppy days and it still looks and works like new as well.