Originally Posted by
jbphilly
Topeak or Blackburn if you don't think you're going to be doing long-distance, heavy-duty expedition touring.
Tubus or Old Man Mountain if you know you are.
+1 on the Old Man Mountain racks, they're bomb-proof.
The Jannd Expedition rear rack pretty much solved my heel strike issues too. Paint is flaking off of it, but otherwise solid.
I dropped a lot of coin for a Nitto Big Front rack for my commuter, this would be a great rack for touring as well. Low rider mounts and an flat surface on top, even if it is open. Beautiful rack and showing zero signs of wear after a over a year of daily use. I expect it'll last forever.