Originally Posted by tarwheel

I am very pleased with my Ortlieb Classic Rollers, for all of the reasons listed above. I have both the front and rear panniers. The front ones also fit on my rear rack, and I use them occasionally for commuting as well as touring. If you shop around on line, you can often buy Ortlieb Classic Rollers for very reasonable prices. I also like the fact that they are available in many different colors. I got the yellow ones for visibility in traffic.

Their waterproofness is an important feature for me, as well as the ease of installation and removal. I do not mind having everything in one large compartment, and use stuff sacks and ziplock bags to organize gear if necessary. Another nice feature is that they are very easy to carry when you remove them from your bike, either with their handles or the shoulder straps.