Originally Posted by
jrbrandt97
Does anyone have any recommendations for panniers that can hold a lightweight tent, 2 sets of biking clothes, a sleeping bag, and some protein bars?
Originally Posted by
gerryl
Arkel, come with a lifetime warranty. Don't even think of anything else. They are the gold standard.😀
JR listen to Gerry he is speaking the truth, the only thing he failed to mention is that Arkel has a Great if not the best cam-lock hook system on the market. I know people that have bought different panniers for whatever misguided reason (the best reason I heard was "because Arkel doesn't make blue bags.") and yet still use Arkel cam-locks to hang the bags on their bike. I also line each pannier with Sea-to-Summit waterproof backpack liner. Two years ago their bags flared out at the top allowing super easy access into the pannier and the contents. Their updated sets don't flare but still work well. When it is pissing down hard I snap Sea-to-summit Ultra-Sil pack covers over the outside, they only weigh a whisper. Hint: Don't try to find x-small in Red I got the last of the run, in fact, the last one I found came from England. I like dry socks in the morning. By the time these wear out someone should be making them in Dyneema finally.
The pic. below shows the front panniers with covers on.
https://www.arkel-od.com/en/cam-lock-hook-kit.html
Ultra-SilŪ Pack Liner | Sea to Summit
Ultra-SilŪ Pack Cover | Sea to Summit