Hey, I was wondering if you all had any recommendations for panniers. I was planning on mainly using it for commuting (I use a leather brief case now) and relatively small grocery/store runs. It’s pretty rainy where I live so I was thinking something more waterproof. I’ve been reading the wirecutter, etc reviews but it seems kinda hard to narrow down for a first time buyer

Additionally can I get away with just one or do you really need two for balance issues?

Thanks!

  • Turkey_Titty_city
    3•1 year ago

    any cheap pannier off amazon is fine for this.

    what you want to get is a proper rack that can support 50lbs or so. the rack is way more important than the pannier. too many people get cheap crappy racks and their bags fall off or the rack breaks when they overload it.

    you do not need to drop $200 on ortlieb panniers for grocery getting or commuting. those are for touring. wirecutter is for yuppies that have more money than sense, that is their market.