Hey, I was wondering if you all had any recommendations for panniers. I was planning on mainly using it for commuting (I use a leather brief case now) and relatively small grocery/store runs. It’s pretty rainy where I live so I was thinking something more waterproof. I’ve been reading the wirecutter, etc reviews but it seems kinda hard to narrow down for a first time buyer
Additionally can I get away with just one or do you really need two for balance issues?
Thanks!
I have two but usually only use the drive-side one, never had a problem with balance.
Just one is fine, and has never thrown me off balance. I love Ortliieb panniers (love the build quality), but really anything will do if you like and it works for you.
I can’t recommend Banjo Bros enough. I have the Market Pannier and the convertible backpack. It’s high quality and, for me, affordable.
i am a big fan of timbuk2’s tandem pannier - https://www.timbuk2.com/products/1572-tandem-pannier
You can get away with one, and I certainly do most of the time. The 2nd one really only gets tossed on the bike for grocery store trips and touring.
Edit: more thoughts
For commuting purposes, it can be nice to get one with organizer pockets, just so keys/wallet aren’t always disappearing all the way to the very bottom