Detours Toocan pannier

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I would be more inclined to get something like this: http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/758585

I have a dry bag and backpack from Seattle Sports, their stuff is very nicely made and keeps stuff dry dry DRY.

In a fantasy world where I can buy a whole bunch of bike luggage, I'd get the Seattle Sports deluxe trunk pack and the Seattle Sports road hog panniers (which are also on sale at REI-OUTLET)

My REI Novarra panniers have a cheap and flimsy attatchement system, and the pannier does fall off the rack when I hit bumps.

Nashbar panniers I had before stayed on better. Nashbar's Townie pannier/shopping bag is on sale for $13 right now. http://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?c...%3A%20Bags

There are also trunk packs that have side pockets that will expand to become lightweight panniers when you suddenly have the need to carry more stuff. They have them at my LBS, but I can't remember the brand. The price is very reasonable, too. (I think Topeak makes one. Maybe Jannd also. It's a pretty popular configuration.)

I love having a good sized bag on my bike. It so nice to be able to bring along anything I think I might want, pick up some fruit at the farmers' market, bring a picnic, buy something at the LBS and not have to zip-tie it around my waist, etc. The carrying handle is a wonderful thing, any new panniers I get to replace my REI ones will also have the grab handle.