Comments on: First Impression: Deuter Rack-Pack I Panniers http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Loren http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-84214 Loren Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:15:26 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-84214 I've had these for two years. They've held up very well - never had any problems with them even when stuffing them to the brim. They ARE NOT waterproof though. If it starts raining try to get under cover or at the very least prevent water from pooling on the tops - it's not fun opening up your panniers to find a puddle in the bottom. I’ve had these for two years. They’ve held up very well – never had any problems with them even when stuffing them to the brim. They ARE NOT waterproof though. If it starts raining try to get under cover or at the very least prevent water from pooling on the tops – it’s not fun opening up your panniers to find a puddle in the bottom.

]]> By: Billy Oblivion http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-81183 Billy Oblivion Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:32:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-81183 Ditto Dan. Ditto Dan.

]]> By: Dan http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-77839 Dan Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:50:25 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-77839 How well are they holding up this first year? I see that they are under $100 shipped from Sierra Trading Post and am considering purchase. How well are they holding up this first year? I see that they are under $100 shipped from Sierra Trading Post and am considering purchase.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29772 Sarah Mon, 07 May 2007 17:55:24 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29772 Hey Fritz, I'm sure I found the link via your blog, so yeah I'm still out here! :-p Hey Fritz, I’m sure I found the link via your blog, so yeah I’m still out here! :-p

]]> By: Tim Goss http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29427 Tim Goss Fri, 04 May 2007 04:24:36 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29427 I bought a similar set of panniers (Detour Transit Tour panniers) last fall because I was looking to carry my laptop some other place than in a back pack. I had a foam sleeve fabricated for all of $7. Here's what it looks like: http://www.timgosswatercolors.com/panniers/ Tim I bought a similar set of panniers (Detour Transit Tour panniers) last fall because I was looking to carry my laptop some other place than in a back pack. I had a foam sleeve fabricated for all of $7. Here’s what it looks like:

http://www.timgosswatercolors.com/panniers/

Tim

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29415 Fritz Fri, 04 May 2007 00:14:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29415 Hey Iowa Sarah, good to see you here at CBB! I didn't know you hang out here. Hey Iowa Sarah, good to see you here at CBB! I didn’t know you hang out here.

]]> By: Tarek http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29409 Tarek Thu, 03 May 2007 22:52:48 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29409 This looks like the mounting system used on the Ortlieb panniers, which I've got a set of. I've been really happy with them; it's a secure mount with plenty of options to adjust, and it is *really* easy to put on and take off. I use the <a href="http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=79&cid=2" rel="nofollow">Office Bag Large</a> with a <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0300" rel="nofollow">Tom Binh Horizontal Brain Cell</a> inside for my MacBook Pro, which gives me ample protection against bumps and scrapes. The Brain Cell lives inside the Office bag, and I can reach in and slide out the laptop without removing the Brain Cell from the bag. It's not the cheapest option, but considering how much of my life is on the laptop, it's a price I'm happy to pay. Josh, I believe they make a Macbook specific version of the Brain Cell. This looks like the mounting system used on the Ortlieb panniers, which I’ve got a set of. I’ve been really happy with them; it’s a secure mount with plenty of options to adjust, and it is *really* easy to put on and take off.

I use the Office Bag Large with a Tom Binh Horizontal Brain Cell inside for my MacBook Pro, which gives me ample protection against bumps and scrapes. The Brain Cell lives inside the Office bag, and I can reach in and slide out the laptop without removing the Brain Cell from the bag.
It’s not the cheapest option, but considering how much of my life is on the laptop, it’s a price I’m happy to pay.

Josh, I believe they make a Macbook specific version of the Brain Cell.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29403 Sarah Thu, 03 May 2007 19:39:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29403 I'm curious how well the locking snap will hold up? Are they plastic? It just seems somewhat less durable than the metal hooks on Jandd and other panniers I have seen. I’m curious how well the locking snap will hold up? Are they plastic? It just seems somewhat less durable than the metal hooks on Jandd and other panniers I have seen.

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29400 Fritz Thu, 03 May 2007 18:10:29 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29400 Yeah, lifting them off the rack is a handy feature. Water proof and seam sealed? Will they protect your stuff from rain and grime? Yeah, lifting them off the rack is a handy feature.

Water proof and seam sealed? Will they protect your stuff from rain and grime?

]]> By: Josh http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/comment-page-1/#comment-29399 Josh Thu, 03 May 2007 18:06:50 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/05/03/first-impression-deuter-rack-pack-i-panniers/#comment-29399 Unfortunately it's not a short walk from where our bikes are stored to our office... a coworker that I commute with is convinced that a pannier to hold his backpack is the way to go. :) Unfortunately it’s not a short walk from where our bikes are stored to our office… a coworker that I commute with is convinced that a pannier to hold his backpack is the way to go. :)

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