Bicycle Panniers: A Complete List

May 18, 2009 by Darren Alff

Are you looking for a good set of panniers for your commute to the office, your return trip from the supermarket, or your bicycle tour around the world?

The following is a list of all the companies currently making bicycle panniers. If I’ve missed a company, please leave a comment at the end of this article with the name of the company and a link to the company website… and I’ll be sure to add them to the list.

The companies below have been listed in alphabetical order.

Altura

Buy Here

Arkel

www.arkel-od.com

Avenir

Buy Here

Axiom Performance Gear

www.axiomgear.comBuy Here

Brompton

www.brompton.co.ukBuy Here

Brooks England

www.brooksengland.comBuy Here

Bruce Gordon

www.bgcycles.com

Carradice

www.carradice.co.uk

Crosso

www.crosso.pl

Delta

www.deltacycle.comBuy Here

Detours

www.detours.usBuy Here

Deuter

www.deuter.comBuy Here

Inertia Designs

www.inertiadesigns.com

Jandd

www.jandd.comBuy Here

Lone Peak

www.lonepeakpacks.comBuy Here

Madden

Mainstream MSX

www.mainstream-msx.de

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

www.mec.ca

Nashbar

www.nashbar.comBuy Here

Novara

Ortlieb

www.ortlieb.comBuy Here

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Co-Op

Buy Here

Panpack

www.panpack.com

Radical Design

www.radicaldesign.nl

Rixen & Kaul

www.klickfix.de

Robert Beckman Designs

www.coinet.com/~beckman/

Topeak

www.topeak.comBuy Here

TransIt

www.performancebike.comBuy Here

Trek

www.trekbikes.com

Two Wheel Gear

www.twowheelgear.com

Vaude

www.vaude.de

Which designs do you like the mosts?

If you’ve used any of the panniers listed above, what do you think of them? How could they be improved?

Also, if you know of a company making panniers that should be added to this list, leave a comment below with the name of the company and a link to their website… and I’ll be sure to add them to the list.

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Comments

15 Responses to “Bicycle Panniers: A Complete List”

  1. Gavin on May 19th, 2009 7:14 am

    Hi Darren, sounds like all is going well out there in the Balkans. We have just taken delivery of our Montbell Panniers. Good construction, not to heavy and roomy to boot. You might like to add them to your list.

    http://en.montbell.jp/products/goods/list.php?category=541000&brand_id=&sk=&sp=&sw=&sg=&sn=&s_trgt=1&top_sk=&page=2

    Cheers Gavin

  2. Lazy Bike Commuter on May 19th, 2009 1:03 pm

    How about Banjo Brothers? http://www.banjobrothers.com/

    Their stuff is probably the most affordable, but not as good for touring as my Ortliebs.

  3. Thomas Reuben on May 19th, 2009 5:10 pm

    Nice list, interesting to read.

    There are two more you can add:

    Banjo Brothers, I am using their waterproof panniers currently for a TransAm. Solid gear.

    Schwinn, I am using these as front panniers. Not high-end, but I’m making them work, and they are working well.

  4. Matt on May 20th, 2009 1:45 pm

    Crazy awesome list. I had no idea there were so many different bags to choose from. It really is a bit overwhelming when you think about it. Few of them look very good, however.

  5. Richard Lapierre on June 1st, 2009 1:45 pm

    I use Arkel gt-54 as rear panier and gt-30 (older model now the gt-18)in front as well as their big bag for the handlebar.I can’t say enough how much I love the bags!Extremely well made and durable.
    This is a small company of about 15 employees and the bags are all made by hand.Paniers are the only thing that they make and it shows.
    I’m from Quebec so i’m a little bias,(the company is in Sherbrooke Quebec)but if you want the best paniers this is definitely one of the brand to consider.A bit expensive but you pay for what you get.

  6. Kary on June 9th, 2009 9:17 am
  7. ToddBS on July 7th, 2009 4:09 pm

    I second the Banjo Brothers stuff. Very affordable and more than adequate for commuting and “grocery getting”.

    http://www.banjobrothers.com/

  8. Radicalrye on July 14th, 2009 11:26 am

    I’m a big fan of Detours B-49 panniers. Compared to a lot of bags in their price range they are well constructed, have great clips, and are very roomy. All you need is a rain guard, garbage bag, or some scotch guard and you’re set to ride in any conditions.

  9. chris kateyiannis on October 4th, 2009 9:19 pm

    Hey-I’m riding to school (6 hilly miles) and back. Need a set of back rack panniers that will hold about 40 lbs of textbooks and binders. I bought a set that was nylon-ish and it was too loosey-goosey. The lower back corners would bend into the spokes. The thing was shredded in 3 weeks. Luckily they gave me my $ back.
    I carry a lot of pointy-corner college-sized books, and a couple of 3-ring binders.
    Also some lacrosse clothes and food.
    Can you recommend anything to me? I live in California where everyone drives a car and there does not seem to be any stores nearby that carry any selection of panniers.
    Thanks!

  10. Jim on November 3rd, 2009 12:46 am

    I have the Axiom panniers (pictured above; left). Only used them once, but found them to be good quality and a great value (compared to Arkel, which are big $$$) The mounting system is not a good, however. I’ve touring w/ a BOB trailer, but might try panniers again, just to see if they really are more convenient and work better for me.

    Chris Kat: I would go w/ a sturdy waterproof pannier if you’re commuting everyday w/ books. Wouldn’t want to get all that paper wet! (Ortlieb if u can afford; but Topeaks are cheaper…I’d read the reviews first)

  11. Jim on November 3rd, 2009 12:58 am

    Chris Kat:
    http://www.bikebagshop.com (They only carry Ortlieb, Arkel, Vaude…but all quality bags)
    Since your going to be using panniers everyday, I get something sturdy, with a solid & convenient mounting system…check out the Ortlieb line or Arkel’s “dolphin” or “commuter” bag. All a little pricey, but probably about the same a few college textbooks these days

  12. Jim on November 16th, 2009 7:33 pm

    Ortlieb just came out w/ a new line of panniers and racks:

    http://www.racktime.com/

  13. Jim on November 16th, 2009 7:36 pm

    (I think maybe they are only distributed by Ortlieb and made by Tubus)

    Racktime is a German brand for bicycle carriers for urban use. The company behind Racktime – Tubus Carrier Systems

    http://www.racktime.com/

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