Depending on the type of touring you are doing this is good advice.


The clips go over the horizontal rail of the rack and the hook attached to the bungee is clipped to the bottom of the rack near the back axle. This system works OK, but it can come unclipped on rough roads.



Some panniers just clip onto the horizontal rack rail and the bottom clip slides behind one of the rack struts. Ortlieb panniers are very adjustable, and mount securely on most racks.