Panniers: how big?

[Becky]

I just got this one: Detours Toocan

I'm digging that pannier- good find!

Right now, DH and I each have a set of these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true. They seem to be reasonably well made, and the price was right (my local Performance sold them as a pair, though it's not clear on the website). At some point, I might want something better, but they're admirably doing the job for now.

They sound really huge, but I'm finding that they're about right for a pair of shoes, a full clothing change, lunch, and all the nonsense that I keep in my purse with room to spare. I could go smaller and still get all of my junk to work, but I like having the flexibility of more room for impromptu supermarket stops. I've also learned that you can stuff a 100 oz. bottle of laundry detergent into one with no problems