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Comparing Bike Panniers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award 
Price $168.58 at Amazon
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Pros Durable and waterproof, huge storage capacity, easy and secure attachmentLarge volume, waterproof, simple & sleek design, great valueHighly durable, waterproof, inexpensive, sleek and bright designLarge storage volume, durable, stylish, easy to useInnovative backpack design, comfortable, lightweight, waterproof
Cons Limited pockets and organizationMounting system is not as secure as others, no additional compartmentsSmaller total storage volume, limited pocket options, only compatible with 10mm racksSomewhat expensive, limited organizational pocketsExtra hardware requires installation, conversions can be tedious
Bottom Line This top performer scores well in every category with no apparent weaknessesA high-volume, high-quality touring pannier that comes at a reasonable priceAn impressively durable and waterproof design that is compact and inexpensive, but is not compatible with all rack sizesA durable and waterproof pannier that is versatile and easy to useA lightweight and innovative pannier design that works just as well on the rack or on your back
Rating Categories Ortlieb Back Roller... Thule Shield Burley Pannier Set Arkel Signature H U... Ortlieb Vario
Mounting System (25%)
9.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
Storage (20%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
Durability (20%)
8.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Weatherproofing (20%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
Ease of Use & Versatility (15%)
7.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Ortlieb Back Roller... Thule Shield Burley Pannier Set Arkel Signature H U... Ortlieb Vario
Volume (liters) 2 x 20 L 2 x 25 L 2 x 11 L 24 L 23 L
Dimensions (in.) (H x W x D) 16.5" x 12.6" x 6.7" 14.6" x 7.9" x 15.8" 14.5" x 10" x 6" 16" x 12" x 6.5" 19.7" x 11" x 7.9"
Weight (pounds) 4.2 lbs (pair) 4.3 lbs (pair) 2.1 lbs (pair) 2.3 lbs 2.86 lbs
Material PS 490 and PD 620 nylon Thermal welded 420D nylon 500D tarpaulin PVC fabric 1000 denier Cordura nylon Nylon
Pockets Internal sleeve and zippered mesh pocket Internal sleeve with two smaller mesh sleeves 1 main compartment, one small exerior pocket Internal laptop sleeve with zippered pocket, small external pocket Two side pockets, waterproof front pocket, internal tablet sleeve and zippered mesh pocket
Best Use Touring Touring Touring/Commuting Urban/Commuting Urban/Commuting