Best Around-Town Bike Panniers

Even if you’re not biking cross-country, you still need a good way to carry items while biking to work or running errands. You can do away with your makeshift bungees and get the most out of your bike rack with one of these single panniers. These are four of the best ones available for day-to-day use; all of them feature carry straps and attach to your existing rear rack.

Ortlieb Bike Shopper

The Ortlieb Bike Shopper incorporates some handy technical features into a straightforward single pannier design. First of all, it’s waterproof – polyurethane coated polyester fabric, welded seams, and a sealing top zipper keep your cargo dry in sloppy weather. An inner pocket keeps your keys and phone handy, and reflector patches at the front and back add visibility. The Ortlieb Bike Shopper measures approximately 16”x13”x7”, which translates to a volume of 1,220 cubic inches. Ortlieb’s QL2 mounting system allows easy removal, and dual straps make it easy to carry when you’re on foot.

The Ortlieb Bike Shopper is available for $93.50 from Ortlieb USA.

Detours Teeco Pannier

The Detours Teeco Pannier is a single side-mount bag that features aluminium stays in the front panel to give it structure. A heavy-duty rubber bottom adds durability and provides a sturdy base for loading the bag standing up. Stainless steel clips attach the Teeco to your rack, and backpack-style shoulder and sternum straps let you carry loads off your bike as well. A mesh drawcord top and side panels let you see the contents of the bag while providing ventilation for gear like workout clothes. The Detours Teeco weighs two pounds and measures approximately 17”x11”x6” with a 1,300 cubic inch volume.

The Detours Teeco Pannier is available at Amazon for $55.

Novara ‘Round Town Pannier

The Novara ‘Round Town is a simple and inexpensive choice for a basic pannier. It’s built of sturdy 840-denier nylon, with plastic sheeting and an aluminum hinge rod to hold its shape. The ‘Round Town holds 1,144 cubic inches of cargo and measures 13”x11”x8”. Carry handles are handy for using the pannier as a tote, and the ‘Round Town folds flat when not in use. Reflective tabs and a clip loop for your strobe help keep you visible in the dark.

The Novara ‘Round Town Pannier is available from REI for $39.50.

Pacific Outdoor Equipment CoOp Pannier

The CoOp from Pacific Outdoor Equipment is a functional and durable pannier. It’s constructed from 420D coated nylon and measures 14”x15”x9”, for a volume of 1,830 cubic inches – perfect for a run to the store. A strap converts the CoOp to a shopping tote, and the bag folds flat for storage when not in use. Welded seams add durability and water-resistance for everyday use.

You can find the Pacific Outdoor Equipment CoOp Pannier at Amazon for $88.95.

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