ThuleThule Shield Bike Pannier Bag

I am planning and gathering items for my first venture into touring/ bikepacking. I am wary about overloading my bike and unbalanced weight, and these smaller panniers seemed like a great compromise.I tend to overpack when we go camping, and have been trying to cut back. I got a roll bag style for the front handlebars that is about enough for my hammock sleep system. So I'm hoping these panniers will be plenty big for food and the camp stove.I looked into a returned item that was opened but brand new complete with packing materials, and they're heavy duty well made bags, as you'd expect from the brand!My only slight regret is that they're very much geared to this specific use of going on a bike rack, so I know they won't get as much use by me as there worthy of. I probably could have easily gone with something less expensive. Would be nice if there was something this good that had more flexibility, like being able to use them as a normal dry bag and then install some frame system that let them be used on the bike rack.

Good bags!

Seems very high quality.However, the material is very stiff.Hope it does not split with use

Yup. It’s a Thule product. Flat, easy on and off. Very secure on my bike. Fits my laptop. Worth the money.

Easy to install to rack.My rack is an MTX2.0 Explorer.Internal pocket perfectly holds iPad Pro 11 with Magic Keyboard. The main pocket holds a 14” Laptop. Plenty more room for a jacket as well with those two items. . As of right now I have in one 13L Pannier: iPad Pro 11”, 14” laptop, battery backup, kryptonite U-lock, portable air compressor (AirMoto) with plenty of room to spare. Was able to close the pannier using the double roll technique to keep the inside dry. Left the other pannier at home as it wasn’t needed on this trip.

I’ve taken two of these bags on several bikepacking tours (mounted on the front) and I love them. They are super simple to use, keep my gear dry and are affordable. I like their small size as it forces me to choose carefully what I bring and reduce weight. I haven’t experienced any rattling or noise at all, and I have had to navigate some single track, meaning very bumpy terrain. They are easy to put on and take off. Like them so much I’m going to get two more for the rear!

13 l holds a surprising amount. nice material, great looking, attaches easy and comes off super easy. would recommend.

Attachment is weird and doesn’t fit all racks front or back. Also arrived damaged with a hole