JJ, I tried looking up info about the redesigned model, to no avail. Do you have any links to it, as I'd be curious to see it. I only got mine last year so its kind of a moot point, won't be buying a new one, but am curious.
thanks

the Arkel bags seem very well made, top notch construction. They are quite a bit heavier than the Ortlieb Pluses, which was steered me away from getting one.
In any case, either of these things will last for decades, especially if you dont use them every day and you use common sense with being careful with them.

check out Russ whatshisnames video "review" of the Arkel barbag. He put it up on here recently. Pathlesspedaled I think their website.