Originally Posted by rainedon
My back sweats when I look at a backpack. I use a pannier always. I use ortlib panniers because their mounting system is very secure and they are waterproof. I can put them on my bike in less time than it takes to put a backpack on my back.
I have a set of Ortliebs also but I don't like using them for day to day use (expensive and overkill for my area). I just picked up a set of
these and I am amazed at how good they are for how little they cost. Their mounting system is almost as good as Ortlieb's. (I did modify the lower mount with an extra Ortlieb QL-1 mount I had.) I particularly like the rubber handles on the bags. Keeps them from hitting against the front wheel on the lowriders.
Stuart Black