Originally Posted by
staehpj1
The Transit Pros worked out well for me and I think I could get by with just them. I prefer to use them with small front panniers though. I also like the Nashbar or Performance Waterproof Panniers.
You will probably find that the length of the trip has minimal effect on how much you carry. I carry the same stuff for a week as I did going coast to coast.
FWIW: I used them to go coast to coast and think they could make the trip many times over. I plan to do more long tours and do not plan to upgrade. I will use either 4 of the Nashbar Waterproof or the Transit Pros on the rear with the small Nashbar Waterproof on the front. I own both since I bought bags for the three of us for the TransAmerica.
staehpj1: Do you mind saying what front rack you use? You and I have the same touring bike I believe and I am thinking of getting the Nashbar waterproof front panniers prior to my tour this summer. Last year I toured with rear panniers + camping gear strapped to the back and the bike didn't handle too well. I want to even out the load, preferably with a lowrider rack on the front.