Originally Posted by mdilthey

I got mine used, and have been beating them for two more years, and they look new. From user error, I let a little mildew grow in one over a month in the basement and it cleaned up perfect with Windex. I haven't broken a mount yet, but I have spare parts on hand if I do because everything is available.

The Ortliebs remind me of the bicycle they're on. Functional, maintainable, long-lived, and simple to the max.