Originally Posted by
swduncan
I've decided to get a set of panniers & handlebar bag (90% sure it's going to be Lone Peak) for credit card touring & visiting friends and family.
Now for the important question - What color? Black won't show dirt, but will roast whatever's inside. Red will show dirt like crazy, will be more visible (maybe?) and is always a favorite. Blue? "Steel"? Whaddya think?
Steve
As for me, dirty panniers are a badge of experience. They say that you've been somewhere. You're a do'er, not a talker/poser. Besides, wouldn't you think dirty panniers would be less attractive to a thief? I went with yellow panniers. Bright colored panniers increase your visibility "footprint" dramatically, compared to just a bright colored jersey. My tent (Eureka Backcountry, highly recommended!) was olive green, so when I stealth-camped, all panniers went inside the tent.