I have spent quite a bit of time looking for perfect bike panniers with STYLE. I have definitely found them in the Arkel Commuter Pannier and Arkel Messenger Briefcase. That's me arriving home with my Arkel Panniers on the right, and that's the Arkel Messenger Briefcase stuffed full of my stuff further down below in this post. It's amazing how much stuff I manage to put … [Read more...]
Ortlieb Bike Panniers – Best for Touring and Commuting
This post compares three of the best Ortlieb bike panniers for touring and commuting. We consider Ortlieb panniers to be premium waterproof panniers, and we recommend them for both touring and commuting. If you regularly ride your bike in the rain, then good, strong, waterproof panniers are no doubt important in your life. I know they are in ours. In this post, we offer … [Read more...]
7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers – for Better Bike Commuting and Touring in 2025
In this post we compare 7 of the best waterproof bike panniers, so you can choose what would work for you. We make the comparison quick and easy for you, by including a chart comparing 7 of the best bike panniers. And then we discuss each one in more detail. We also include some videos. Maggie and I have tried many different bike panniers over many years. Based on our … [Read more...]
Best Commuter/Bike Touring Panniers: Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier Review
This is our review of an ideal pannier for people who bike commute, the Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier. Anyone who bike commutes knows that it can be a challenge to deal with the clothing issue. The Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier offers a stylish and convenient way to meet this challenge. And it’s perfect for cycle touring too! It offers 35 L of storage … [Read more...]
Reelight Rl721 Bike Lights Review – Lights that are ALWAYS ON
Reelight Rl721 bike lights are a set of front and rear bike lights. They are always on because they are powered by your bike's movement. If you put them on your bike, you will never be without bike lights again. That said, they are not going to provide sufficient light for some kinds of night-time riding. However, they will keep you safer by ensuring that you are never in … [Read more...]
