Originally Posted by dauphin
Thanks for that report, right now I am trying to decide how large of a bag in their line that I will need. It may come down to having more than one if my needs vary. I do like the idea of being able to simply slide the on to the rack and snap it in place.
I've been through the whole process of figuring out the best options for carrying stuff on the bike, and it's a never-ending evolving thing.
I use the Topeak bag with side pockets (not built-in panniers) 100% of the time, I think of it as the boot of my car and only take it off when the bike is left locked up somewhere. I also have a pair of Deuter panniers which I use only when I need them. I have 2 trailers, one for hauling the kids and one for bringing home the weekly grocery shopping.