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Ortlieb, some of mine are more than 25 years old and still in use. But as I've never actually submerged my luggage, I don't feel the need of a roll-top and prefer the more convenient 'Packer' design, which is nevertheless completely proof against torrential rain from all the usual directions.

another vote for super c's ive got front and rear and bar bag excellent!!!

webber wrote:another vote for super c's ive got front and rear and bar bag excellent!!!

Same here, as well as Kendal panniers, a Bike Bureau and a couple of saddlebags. Some of the stuff is over 20 years old - love it!

I have just finished my first cycle camping tour, of the Outer Hebrides, very proud needless to say, using mainly ancient gear, panniers were NITEK Countryman, looked flimsy but were in fact bullet proof, simple and waterproof, plenty of room for stuff with decent pockets for spares etc on the back. Integral waterproof liners in zips on the top. Highly recommended.

I never updated this, but ended up with Ortlieb Back Roller Plus QL2 and front Roller Plus.

They have been fine, not as stiff and secure feeling as the old Vaude clip felt, but the lower hook is fine and nothing has fell off, they look better and seem a bit lighter, pockets inside too. Though I am sure my Vaude was larger.

SastusBulbas wrote:I never updated this, but ended up with Ortlieb Back Roller Plus QL2 and front Roller Plus.

They have been fine, not as stiff and secure feeling as the old Vaude clip felt, but the lower hook is fine and nothing has fell off, they look better and seem a bit lighter, pockets inside too. Though I am sure my Vaude was larger.

Must be your imagination! The Vaude bags actually are smaller (rear 20l), not having as much 'extra' as the Ortliebs (rear 20l + 5l extra) at the top due to their closure method.

I'm still using the Karimor panniers I bought second hand as a teenager 35 years ago. Saddle bag too.