Banjo Brothers Waterproof Pannier

Like everything about the bag.

This is a great all-weather pannier, with plenty of space for everything I need when I commute to work: pants, shirt, shoes, underwear, travel towel, and rain gear in case the weather gets bad....and still has room to spare for random extras.Here is what I like best about the bag:1) The weather-proof liner is removable (attaches with velcro) so you can remove it easily to gain a little extra space when the weather is nice. I plan to spray some scotchguard on the bag, which may make it "waterproof enough" without the liner (haven't tested this yet) but the liner is very heavy duty, and i have no doubt it will protect my gear in the foulest weather.2) The top closes with an adjustable strap, so it can cinch tight when you have small loads, and loosen to accommodate large loads.3) It is very easy to mount and remove the bag, and the carrying handle is very good....just grab, pull and go.4) The top rack clips are made of metal, and seem very well constructed. Since I am riding to work every day, I really value this durability.5) The top rack clips are mounted at the top of bag, which means the bag sits low....a low center of gravity is much better.This is actually my #1 reason for purchasing (and loving) this bag....because it sits low, it also accommodates my Topeak Laptop Bag (MTX Office Bag), which mounts to the top of my Topeak rack horizontally and sits over the panniers. Most panniers attach lower on the bag, so the top of the bag sits *above* the rack...so they don't work with the MTX Office Bag. I purchased this bag because it was the only weather-proof bag I could find that mounts low enough for my laptop case. But then I discovered all the other great things about the bag.I HIGHLY recommend it!

The bags are well made and look great! I am happy with the size of them. I also like the waterproof insert. The bags have plenty of room to store my helmet when not in use. I also have a shopping bag stored for quick runs to the grocery store.

Does not include the pictured reflector. Rather small, barely fit enough stuff for an overnight. Hooks, bungee isn't as good a system as the vaude I have now that locks to the rack.

My Banjo brothers pannier bag is very sturdy, secure, and holds a lot of groceries. Two one gallon jugs fit side by side in the bottom. With plenty of room above for more items, and I can still fold the top closed. The water prof liner keeps frozen items cold till I get them home. I Highly recommend this bag!

There are some things you should always buy in pairs: tickets on a ferry and panniers!Last year I bought one, which was great and I loved it! These bags hold a ton of stuff and are pretty stable (particularly with the plastic liner).I've maxed out 1 bag with about 21 pounds worth of crap from work (including my laptop, change of cloths, bike stuff, etc.); however, then you are stuck with 21 pounds of stuff on one side of your bike. <sad trombone> Fast forward to this purchase, a second bag! So now I have a pair. And I could not be happier! Balancing out the load made such a huge difference in my ride.These bags are great because they are super durable and also waterproof. What's more, the waterproofing comes as a separate liner that you can remove (and lighten your load) when you don't need it.Highly recommend these bags! And hey, think about getting two while you are at it. ;-)

I had an earlier model that, while not having the waterproof inner bag, was larger and had some outside pockets. It got lost when, on a rough ride, it hopped off my bike and was lost. I have now have bought two of these. (And I add extra tie down to the rack!)My rack has holes near the axle. I use the enclosed hook to latch the bag down. I use a cable tie to fasten the hook to the bag's elastic.

So far these have performed wonderfully. I remember people commenting on the bags being a bit tricky to clip on top, then pull the clip in some difficult to reach manner underneath. Well, that's because they are doing it wrong - making it way harder than it is. First connect the clip on the lower portion, then simply pull the bag up and over the upper bar. Soooo much easier - simple actually.Anyway, my wife and I go shopping on our tandem and bring almost a grocery cart full of stuff home, between the two bags and the top that we bungee things onto. Perfect for what we needed! And once so far something burst inside and it worked really nicely to remove the liner, clean it, and put it back in...