Best pannier on Reddit
217 reviews from r/bikecommuting, r/bicycletouring, r/cycling and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Ortlieb
4.7
(77)
"I use Ortlieb Quick Rack on the Grail AL 6 and I am very happy with it."
"I recommend Ortlieb quick rack, is easy to put on or to remove."
"The 20L Ortlieb Vario backpack that I’ve used for a few years to commute."
"I splurged for some Otlieb 25L ones."
"The ortleibs are light and that helps for walking."
"Ortlieb with a laptop insert (from Ortlieb as well)"
"They work well, rain is not a problem and it's easy to get spare parts from them."
"It’s brilliant, I won’t ever need another pannier."
"I can commute next year with my Ortlieb panniers."
"Both been holding up great for years."
#2
Arkel
4.5
(17)
"I love my Arkel pannier!"
"Very happy with my Arkel pannier."
"I have front and rear Arkels and absolutely love them."
"I think the Arkels beat out the Ortliebs."
"I recommend taking a look at the Arkel Shopper to see if it might work. my absolute favorite all purpose saddle bag(s)!"
"Arkel Shopper 🥳"
"Akrel is life warranty and super durable cordura."
"I’m a big fan of my Arkel Bug."
"I was looking at Arkel's Dry-Lites."
"I use this for my backpack, it works really well for me."
#3
Rhinowalk
4.2
(12)
"I picked up a nice Rhinowalk brand pannier off AMZ for a lot less money than an Ortlieb."
"I've been using $40 rhinowalks from glamazon for 6 years. Waterproof strong and big"
"Really good for the money. I've put 2.5 years on mine and they are still super-waterproof."
"If you're on a budget Rhinowalk is a good alternative to Ortlieb."
"The Rhinowalks are surprisingly solid."
"I have toured with Rhinowalk panniers from Amazon. Cheap and pretty sturdy."
"Rhinowalk. Not as sturdy as Ortlieb but darned good."
"Amazon sells one called Rhinowalk. Not as good as Ortlieb but good"
"Makes good panniers at decent prices."
"Rhinowalk makes a pannier/backpack."
#4
Banjo Brothers
4.3
(8)
"Makes an awesome set of waterproof bags."
"With your requirements I’d definitely check out Banjo Brother’s selection."
"I've been happy with my Banjo Brothers backpack pannier."
"Banjo Brothers makes a good grocery pannier at a reasonable price."
"It looks like this would work with the Banjo Brothers grocery pannier"
"Banjo brothers, especially since they’re durable and not hard to find secondhand."
"Makes very good quality single panniers in that range."
"It's a good mix of affordability and quality."
#5
Tailfin
4.7
(7)
"I love mine and it’s rock solid!"
"Tailfin makes high quality products."
"If your budget is unlimited, tailfin.cc is the very best."
"Tailfin. A bit more expensive than other options but is just perfect."
"Expensive, but well worth it."
"Tailfin do a (expensive) great rear rack."
"They're strong, they attach and detach quickly."
#6
Decathlon
3.9
(8)
"This one works wonders for me."
"I’ve got a Decathlon roll-top waterproof one in grey."
"I use a cheaper decathlon with zips that is in theory not waterproof."
"Ive been using this decathlon pannier / backpack for commuting to work for the past 3 years."
"Decatlhon."
"I got one from Decathlon where the two sides zip together into a rucksack and I think it's great."
"I think that's a really interesting concept."
"I feel like Décathlon's would do the job just fine for half the price."
#7
Vaude
4.2
(5)
"Cannot say enough about the Vaude waterproof panniers."
"Beside ortlieb, vaude has good panniers."
"Really good quality and clip on and off very easily."
"High quality made in germany."
"The snap-in is easy to attach and release."
#8
Mosko
5.0
(4)
"Mosko panniers are amazing."
"I’d throw anything from Mosko on that asap and you’d be solid"
"Mosko. Any and all of it."
"Mosko Reckless for shorter-multi day trips."
#9
Amazon
3.8
(5)
"It has never leaked. I have no regrets about buying a $50 (or so bag) over one of the expensive options."
"I got these bad boys off of Amazon the other day. Love them so far."
"I use this Pannier Bag and just put my laptop in a padded case inside the bag."
"I have this bag on my bike. I like that it has a quick release."
"You could try some side panniers from amazon and find the size you need."
#10
Topeak
4.5
(4)
"This is the bag I'm currently using and I like is a ton."
"Check out the Topeak clip in systems I personally love mine."
"Big fan of this bag. So it's not full panniers, more like a trunk bag with optional panniers when you need them."
"They also have some great pannier options."
#11
REI
4.3
(4)
"Very big fan of my REI junction pannier."
"I use a couple of REI junction panniers. No complaints so far."
"I use the REI Junction pannier. It's big enough to hold a change of clothes, laptop and lunch."
"I use this one for commuting with my A2."
#12
Nelson Rigg
4.7
(3)
"Has treated me well."
"They're great!"
"I will add a third recommendation for Nelson Rigg Sierra."
#13
Two Wheel Gear
4.3
(3)
"The only exceptions I've ever encountered are Two Wheel Gear."
"I have one from Two Wheel Gear that's been working pretty well."
"You could also look at the stuff from Two Wheel Gear."
#14
Carradice
4.3
(3)
"Carradice Super C's."
"I'm a Carradice user but they are not 100%/waterproof."
"I used to use Carrodice for commuting, fitted my laptop well."
#15
Ortlieb Vario
5.0
(2)
"I recently bought a ortlieb vario, which I can put on my rack but still use a backpack."
"Ortlieb vario! Has backpack straps for carrying and a laptop sleeve."
#16
Rockbros
4.5
(2)
"I have been very happy with my yellow Rockbros panniers from Amazon."
"I have a Rockbros one that has two shoulder straps."
#17
Lone Rider
4.5
(2)
"Lone Rider or Kriega."
"Lone Rider has excellent gear."
#18
Tusk
4.5
(2)
"Tusk makes the best IMHO… I’ve beaten the shit out of them."
"They're easy to install, and you can mount just about any panniers to them."
#19
Wolfman
4.5
(2)
"They work perfectly."
"Have had good luck with them on anything from dirt bikes to my old KLR."
#20
Longride
4.0
(2)
"Longride might have what you’re looking for."
"Another good option to look into is Longride."
#21
Timbuk2
4.0
(2)
"Timbuk2 Panniers are nice to carry on a shoulder sling."
"Timbuk2 makes panniers that double as a backpack."
#22
Cortech
4.0
(2)
"Cortech also makes some good saddlebags."
"I use Cortech saddlebags."
#23
Etsy
4.0
(2)
"Super well made and handsome saddlebags."
"Haven't used it myself but I'm in a similar boat and have been eyeing this."
#24
Axiom
4.0
(2)
"You can get a set of used water axiom waterproof ones on eBay for like 30 bucks."
"I've got one of these guys on my road bike and it works great."
#25
Wald
4.0
(2)
"Wald 257 is my preference."
"I got those wald metal ones and they are small but pretty good."
#26
Tern
4.0
(2)
"I've always treated the Tern paniers like a car truck and thrown in whatever briefcase, backpack, tote bag, suitcase, Ikea blue bag, etc I wanted at my destination."
"I use the Tern Cargo Hold 52 panniers."
#27
REI Co-op
3.5
(2)
"Might be a bit small for bulky groceries."
"I got a cheap REI CO-OP house brand pannier and it’s pretty decent."
#28
Nomadic Racks
5.0
(1)
"It’s the best fitting and nicest looking rack I’ve found."
#29
Mundo
5.0
(1)
"That thing is so amazing."
#30
Bushwhacker
5.0
(1)
"Have them on both my cargo and commuter and wouldn't go back to regular panniers."
#31
Iron and Resin
5.0
(1)
"Iron and Resin Pannier — amazing utility, great quality, awesome value."
#32
Fjallraven
5.0
(1)
"Can’t recommend it enough for grocery hauling."
#33
Pelican
4.0
(1)
"Any good pannier and a Pelican case."
#34
Kappa
4.0
(1)
"It's waterproof and has a good volume to store things."
#35
Oxford
4.0
(1)
"Works well on my folding bike."
#36
Vincita
4.0
(1)
"Users liked: High quality and durable material."
#37
Ikea
4.0
(1)
"It's a real shame they are no longer made."
#38
Clarijs
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty happy with how these bags fit on this bike."
#39
Kriega
4.0
(1)
"Kriega OS"
#40
Surly
4.0
(1)
"The Surly Little Dummy isn't a pannier per se, but would do exactly what you're looking for."
#41
SW-Motech
4.0
(1)
"SW-Motech is a good brand."
#42
Lone Peak Packs
4.0
(1)
"They are cheap, rigid, water proof, and durable."
#43
Jaand
4.0
(1)
"Jaand is pretty good."
#44
Go Getters
4.0
(1)
"I love the Go Getters, I have one on each side of my Mundo and they are enormous but fold up pretty well."
#45
Osprey
4.0
(1)
"I’ve liked commuting with my Osprey Astro Laptop bag."
#46
North Street
4.0
(1)
"They seem well made though they don't really have any mounting adjustment options."
#47
Crosso
4.0
(1)
"You can change currency to USD. Rather cheap, very simple, very reliable and waterproof."
#48
Cool Cave
4.0
(1)
"I use the cool cave pannier and lid."
#49
Co-op Cycles
4.0
(1)
"I ended up with the Co-op Cycles Link Panniers."
#50
Buschwacker
4.0
(1)
"Buschwacker folding paniers / baskets would work on this."
#51
Hepco and Becker
4.0
(1)
"I like the hepco and becker, c bow system."
#52
Sedici
4.0
(1)
"I bought some Sedici bags from Cycle gear for around $100."
#53
AGU
4.0
(1)
"Make affordable but sturdy waterproof panniers."
#54
New Looxs
4.0
(1)
"Definitely big enough for light grocery shopping."
#55
Venzo
4.0
(1)
"Venzo bags are cheaper than Ortlieb and perfectly fine to use."
#56
Blackburn
4.0
(1)
"Have you considered an axle-mounted rear rack, such as this one?"
#57
Triumph
3.0
(1)
"I have the leather saddle bags, that I am looking to get off my hands if you need."
#58
Ibera
3.0
(1)
"Decent prices and decent construction."
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