Originally Posted by
JesseMN
Currently I am trying to figure out what rear bicycle panniers to purchase. Should I purchase new or preowned? I really want to try them out see how they go and I am planning to do some bicycle packing on some weekends. To possibly go on tour in the next couple of years. All help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Jesse
If you're just starting out and a little unsure then don't spend the earth. Just use some plastic rubble sacks as liners in some cheap or second hand panniers and they will keep your kit dry.
I did this for a decade. Over the years I've slowly updated all of my kit and now have some Ortliebs. My original Alturas still do a job but these just do it better and will probably out last me and still get a decent price on ebay if I ever moved them on.