really waterproof panniers

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Ortlieb panniers don't leak. I think the roll-top versions could be
dropped in a lake and come out dry. They cost a bit though.

Dennis Ferguson

Dennis Ferguson said:

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Ortlieb panniers don't leak. I think the roll-top versions could be
dropped in a lake and come out dry. They cost a bit though.

That's no joke. I actually tried that in the bathtub once, and the
inside stayed dry. You can carry water in those things. They're just
the thing for winter commuting. Just don't leave your bike clothes in
them while at work. They're stink-tight as well as watertight.

I think I paid $120 US for a pair, which seemed excessive until the
first time I commuted in snow and slush with them.

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Bless you.

Oysterbuckets?....

DougC said:

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Quoted message said:

Bless you.

Oysterbuckets?....

http://www.cobbworks.com/

Stupidly simple and good.

My uncle uses Ortliebs in Gothenburg, where it rains similarly to the
NW. They're worth every penny if you need them.

Just line the pannier with a plastic trash bag. Worked for me.

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Bless you.

http://www.breezerbikes.com/accessories_secList.cfm?sectionId=4
I have the year rounder for $85 with the zippered liner. I have not
tested it by putting it in water, but I have ridden in the rain with
it. Does seem a little on the small side.

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Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Bless you.

Okay, it's been a while since I've had
any first-hand experience w/ panniers.

But I've heard good reviews about
the Serratus Aqua-Not (available
at Mountain Equipment Co-Op.)

From what I've seen, they're very
toughly cordura, and stretchy
rainproof covers are available for 'em.

So that might be something to
investigate.

They might be more partitioned than you'd
like, but as I say, it's been a while
since I've used panniers, and I can't aver
to that.

Just go up to the information counter of
your local Mountain Equipment Co-Op and
ask for a copy of their latest catalogue.
Their various panniers will be listed
in there.

Y'know what would be really kewl?
A couple of Vancouver Sun canvas
newspaper sacks, with the Gothic
lettering 'n all, printed on 'em.

cheers,
Tom

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Quoted message said:

Okay, it's been a while since I've had
any first-hand experience w/ panniers.

But I've heard good reviews about
the Serratus Aqua-Not (available
at Mountain Equipment Co-Op.)

Seems they call them the MEC Aqua-Not now.

Quite varied options. I like the local (regional), green vibe of the Osyter
Buckets, but the (German?) Ortliebs are distributed in Washington too. MEC
is the hometown favorite, but they're made in frickin' Thailand. The
buckets are UGLY, but cool ugly. Not sure what I'm going to do yet.

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Bless you.

I'll back up the recommendation for the roll top ortlieb models. I did
1200 miles with a set in rainy Florida. everything stayed dry.

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Quoted message said:

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April,
dawn till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would
be a stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books
and papers and the occasional set of clothes?

Bless you.

Oysterbuckets?....

Axiom's are great. Get em at Pacific for $80 a pair. Cheapest bags I ever
bought.

They fold over and secure at the top of the bag so no water enters. Also,
made of water proof material. Real sturdy bungee and hook attachment
system.

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Jim Flom said:

"Tom Keats" <[email hidden]> wrote...

Quoted message said:

Okay, it's been a while since I've had
any first-hand experience w/ panniers.

But I've heard good reviews about
the Serratus Aqua-Not (available
at Mountain Equipment Co-Op.)

Seems they call them the MEC Aqua-Not now.

Serratus went under/got bought out, MEC took over some of their
more popular designs.

_ Booker C. Bense

Jim Flom said:

Quite varied options. I like the local (regional), green vibe of the Osyter
Buckets, but the (German?) Ortliebs are distributed in Washington too. MEC
is the hometown favorite, but they're made in frickin' Thailand. The
buckets are UGLY, but cool ugly. Not sure what I'm going to do yet.

You could also keep it Canadian and go for the Arkel Dolphin panniers.
They also used to make a waterproof commuter set called the Samurai
that you might be able to track down. Arkel has one of the best
attachment systems on the market.

http://www.arkel-od.com/specs.asp?fl=1&site=cdn

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Jim Flom said:

Quite varied options. I like the local (regional), green vibe of the
Osyter
Buckets, but the (German?) Ortliebs are distributed in Washington too.
MEC
is the hometown favorite, but they're made in frickin' Thailand. The
buckets are UGLY, but cool ugly. Not sure what I'm going to do yet.

You could also keep it Canadian and go for the Arkel Dolphin panniers.
They also used to make a waterproof commuter set called the Samurai
that you might be able to track down. Arkel has one of the best
attachment systems on the market.

http://www.arkel-od.com/specs.asp?fl=1&site=cdn

So many panniers, so little time...

Jim Flom said:

I live in Beautiful British Columbia where it rains September to April, dawn
till dusk, morning noon and night, and ten two and four. What would be a
stupendous set of commute-worthy panniers from transporting books and papers
and the occasional set of clothes?

Forget the panniers. Get this for riding in the rain (it is from Denmark
after all, where winters are cold and wet): <http://www.leitra.dk/>.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia

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