Ortlieb Packer Plus
£144.95 from Wiggle.co.uk
These have got to be the item that I’m most in love with; I could hardly fault them. Insanely waterproof, practical, big, functional, easy to use – love them love them love them.
I had one (small) problem with them – the front pouch on one started to have its thread unravel. Not drastically, but obviously I was concered. Not to worry, when I got back to the UK, Wiggle promptly replaced the faulty pannier, and so far so good!!
When I bought these I got lucky and paid only £100 through Wiggle, but it looks like everyone has recently raised their prices. Although they’re expensive, if you want something dependable and effective, these are a top choice. The biggest mistake, is to buy “cheap” bags which are only splash resistant; you’ll soon regret it when you set up camp and pull out wet clothes, sleeping bag, pillow……
Did I mention how much I like them??
Pros:
More waterproof than a seal
Plenty of storage spacee, in main compartment and easy to access front pouch
Convenient carry strap (used one bag as carry on luggage on plane)
Replacement parts readily available.
Cons:
Cost
