I've been looking for a rain-proof panier bike bag for a while, but refuse to pay $50-250 for some plastic and PVC. So I was a bit suspicious to find this bag that looked like the real deal from the photographs, but was about half the price of its closest competitor. Still, I took the chance; and I was very positively surprised!
PRO:
-- Great size (fits my Macbook pro along with a change of clothes, jacket, water-bottle, ... it's as large as you need it to be, but rolls up compactly when desired
-- Great workmanship. The seams are all tight, the straps are sewn on properly, the materials are high quality. This compares very well with another panier I borrowed from friend that apparently cost $150
-- The fasteners can be closed in multiple configurations (see pics). This may look odd, but is no mistake. They are arranged with matched male female fasteners across on purpose. The trade-off is compactness vs. number of fasteners to close. I like the flexibility.
-- Outside has multiple retro-reflectors for increased visibility in the dark
-- Self-fastening hooks for bike, with quick-release strap, just like the expensive bags. Hooks are easily adjustable and look sturdy.
-- Very sturdy carry strap
-- Plastic-backed interior for stability (see pic)
-- Handy outside pocked with enough space to store wallet+keys+headphone case. Great Zipper with waterproof design.
CONS:
-- None really. Only thing I can think of is that the PVC material doesn't seem quite as thick as another panier I used (for 3x the price). Having said that, I think this is plenty thick enough, won't tear, and is lighter.
-- The packaging was somewhat odd. It came in what looked like a trashbag, wrapped with multiple layers of clear sticky-tape. This required me to cut open the packaging, which I felt a bit nervous about, because I didn't want to cut anything on the inside. But after a minor surgery, I was able to extract the panier without any accidents.
Overall, I love this bag and highly recommend it over all the similar bags that are $50-100, but don't really offer much more.
| Color | Black-1 |
|---|---|
| Size | Large |
| Brand | iCREAT |
| Material | Rubber |
| Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Mounting Type | Clip On,Freestanding |
| Strap Type | Removable |
| Capacity | 22 Liters, 25 Liters |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Handle Type | Web Handle |
| Shell Type | Soft |
| Manufacturer | ICREAT |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11.42 x 6.1 x 17.72 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ZYKJ-FB-RK18661-BLACK-US |
