Originally Posted by
idcruiserman
I'm happy with the
Novara waterproof panniers I paid a ridiculous amount for at REI last year. Get them on sale if possible. Only thing I wish they had is a carrying strap.
Yep. Got my copper-colored ones on clearance for $99.
Easy on/off,lots of room,nice big opening,and
totally waterproof. Used one as a cooler for a cookout last summer;filled it with ice and bevvies and at the end of the day had to pour the water out. You actually have to open the zipper a couple inches to press the air out for storage. Material seems really tough;I expect many years' use out of these.