Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, to cater for what’s clearly an expanding market, we’ve run through six of the best Ortlieb panniers (courtesy of Santa Fixie)<\/a>. Though, it should be noted that some of this gear can also be used by normal, everyday commuters who may need to carry a lot of gear but don’t like wearing backpacks or messenger bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But first, a look into the importance of the right bikepacking gear for you, and why Ortlieb are a brand you can depend on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The idea of backpacking is that it takes a while. A long while, in fact. So don’t, under any circumstances, underestimate the importance of comfort when shopping for gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With that in mind, then, make sure it’s waterproof for a start – the last thing you want to find after cycling for hours on end in the rain is a bag full of sodden possessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Making your bag carry your gear is also far more comfortable – and simply easier – than you taking on the entire load yourself for long trips. Saddle bags, pannier bags and frame bags were tailor-made for these types of jobs – don’t put your back out when there’s a much safer alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’d recommend Ortlieb as the way to go in this regard – the German company offer a plethora of strong, tough, waterproof bags that are both well-organised and are aesthetically pleasing, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely! You don’t want to be in the middle of nowhere when your bag seams give up, or it turns out your belongings aren’t quite as sheltered from the elements as you hoped and thought they would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ortlieb is gear you can trust – you don’t garner a lofty reputation like theirs through shoddy, unreliable products, after all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And sure, their bags may be in the upper echelons of your price range, but can you really put a price on such quality?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we’ve hopefully convinced to put your faith – and your money – in Ortlieb for backpacking gear, let’s crack on with our six contenders for their best bikepacking gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we’ll be covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big roll-top bag for pannier racks, these are Ortlieb’s most famous and popular products, and are the best bikepacking kit for putting most of your gear in (the other bags are for smaller bits and bobs, like bike tools).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we’ll look at both the Back Roller QL1 and the QL2.1, before comparing and contrasting between them:<\/p>\n\n\n \n Why You Can Trust Us<\/strong> Discerning Cyclist’s expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing cycling products so you don’t have to.<\/p>\n \n \n
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