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I looked and looked at cheaper off-brands of panniers to save money but concluded they just aren't worth it. This is one product where a top name brand like Ortlieb is so worth it. Very solid attachment with a lower adjustable hook and the solid clips around the top bar. But still easy to release. Water proof treated cordura nylon is more flexible than their main ones made of drybag material and allows a useful outside pocket. They are some of the larger regular panniers you can buy too. 42 liters for the pair if I remember right. The only downside is it takes a minute to go from fully snugged down empty to opened up wide (unclipping, loosing straps and top draw string closure etc). For everyday I have a simple zipper pannier on one side for my lock and stuff (but those are never fully waterproof) and one of these on the other side for groceries, etc, but for touring I go with both of these on the rack.
I use this seat pack(11L) for 1-2 night tours or long day trips. Works great! I can stuff a full change of street cloths plus a pair of leg warmers with room to spare. Closes up nicely and stays put! Easy to mount. Solid construction. Made with top quality tough materials. Initial price might seem a bit high, but it will last many, many years! BTD shipped immediately with no problems whatsoever!!
Holds the ortleib bag just fine, but it�s a quirky way to install a bar bag. Takes a lot of time to remove and reinstall. Nonetheless, it held a heavily loaded bag on class 4gravel runs just fine.