Thread: Arkel Utility Basket or Carradice Shopping Pannier?
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Old 07-29-07 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by monkeywrench80
i think the ortlieb bike shopper is made with PVC. which, if you have ever seen the documentary Blue Vinyl, you will know that vinyl production is quite toxic. i'd say go for the carradice's. they are made from waxed canvas.
+1! and they are made by real people in a first world country being paid a living wage. (Not to say that the Ortliebs aren't...I don't know) And as far as I know Arkel are made in Canada at their facility.

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