waterproof pannier recommendations?

[velogirl]

I use the Delta's for touring and commuting (the second link on your list). They're a bit smaller (keeps me from overpacking), but big enough for everything I need. Waterproof, easy on/off (but no so easy that a thief would figure it out). Oh, and because they're vinyl (not a fabric like the others), they won't fade and look old.

http://www.deltacycle.com/product.php?g=39

[Rai Sue]

I have the Vaude World Tramp (or World Tramp II, I'm not sure): http://www.vaude.de/hps/client/vaude...hbs/outdoor/en

The Vaude ones are very similar to Ortliebs, but they are shaped to be more forward while avoiding your foot hitting them. And they are large.

I just took them touring, after using them for 3 years as mainly commuter bags in Portland, OR. They are great, and are still extremely waterproof.

In a comparison with Ortliebs (which everyone else seems to have), they are very similar. I like how the roll-top of the Vaude is tamped down, rather than sticking up like the Ortlieb. I also like the cut-outs. But other than that they seem really really similar. Just so you know that other companies besides Ortlieb make shiny waterproof panniers too.

[twin]

I have the yellow Ortliebs that are the plastic like look and they work great in the rain. I use mine for commuting and they work great for all sorts of things.

[roguedog]

thanks for startign the thread. i just did my first rainy commute today and am thinking decorating my commuter bike with racks and panniers now.

i remember what a "freshman stripe" is again. have jeans in wash now and had to wipe off my backpack.

anyway, have any of you used any of these with a laptop? are they built for them in any special way? size? or extra padding or slots or something?

recommendations welcome!

[divingbiker]

Today I did my first rainy, miserable ride with my new Ortlieb classic panniers (in red, my favorite color.) They worked great, though I'm finding I miss the ease of just throwing things in my grocery bag panniers at the last minute, like my glasses case, newspaper, etc. I have to plan ahead now and not close up the panniers too early.

I think I'm set for rain now, with new fenders on the bike--what a wonderful difference they make--and lots of layers that kept me warm, if not dry. No excuses any more no matter the weather, except snow and ice, of course.

[pooks]

I almost bought some Ortlieb that were marked down at REI. Looking at the REI website, I'm not sure which these were. They were dark blue (I don't see any that color) and regular price was around $98 dollars. I may go back tomorrow and look again, especially if they really come on and off that easily.