{"id":53337,"date":"2024-07-22T07:45:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T11:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/?page_id=53337"},"modified":"2024-07-22T08:38:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:38:31","slug":"panniers-for-bikepacking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/index\/panniers-for-bikepacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete List of Mini Panniers and Small Panniers for Bikepacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Originally posted June 2021; Recently updated July 22, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In bikepacking utopia, we ride beautiful singletrack on minimal soft bag setups, perfectly packed with the latest ultralight gear. In the real world, however, route surfaces vary, and our gear can often be bulky. We sometimes need extra capacity. Perhaps it&#8217;s an extended tour on dirt roads, and we expect mixed weather. Or an expedition-style journey with two or three weeks between resupply points. Winter riding? Maybe a -20\u00b0F sleeping bag takes up all the space in our handlebar bag. Family bikepacking? Many of us know what it&#8217;s like to have kids and need to carry extra gear. And then there are shorter riders, whose setups often impose limited tire clearance for a seatpack and the constraints of a small framebag.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"thumblist-3col\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2.jpg\" class=\"media-img\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mini panniers for bikepacking\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Tailfin-Panniers-Review_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0.jpg\" class=\"media-img\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mini panniers for bikepacking\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-88841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Porcelain-Rocket-Microwave-Panniers_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6.jpg\" class=\"media-img\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mini panniers for bikepacking\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-169861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tailfin-mini-pannier-16L-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite their extra bulk and weight, hybrid setups make sense when our requirements are a little unusual. Many manufacturers have noticed this need, and there&#8217;s a growing range of small, minimal panniers that cater to this overflow without reverting to a traditional touring setup. <\/p>\n<h2>Mini Panniers for Bikepacking?<\/h2>\n<p>These bags are smaller in capacity than conventional panniers. They&#8217;re also lighter and often use straps to make them rattle-free, which makes them more suited to off-road riding. Their profiles are slimmer, too, so pushing a bike is less awkward, and singletrack riding is typically more enjoyable. In some cases, they&#8217;re so minimal that they can be cinched back or rolled right down when not in use, barely taking up any space. <\/p>\n<p>All this said, panniers aimed at bikepacking can sometimes sacrifice everyday practicality in pursuit of performance. In many cases, this means they&#8217;re more challenging to pull on and off than traditional panniers. Generally, they&#8217;re designed to be left on the bike during a tour rather than removed nightly. Soft bag models may also need a liner for complete waterproofing. And their capacity is capped because, at heart, mini panniers still encourage us to pack light, unencumbered by excess gear. For this reason, all the panniers in this selection have a maximum of 30L in combined capacity. <\/p>\n<p>As a bonus, packing a pannier is inherently easier and quicker than the more meticulous approach required with most modern bikepacking bags. We&#8217;d suggest organising your heaviest gear at the bottom of the pannier when you can to minimize the effect on your bicycle&#8217;s handling off-road. If you&#8217;re in that in-between zone of &#8220;panniers are too big, bare bike is too small,&#8221; try our <a href=\"\/index\/cargo-cages-anything-bags\/\">cargo cage and fork mount bag Gear Index<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"threecol\">\n<div>\n<h3>Front Panniers on the Back<\/h3>\n<p>Running front panniers on a rear rack is a time-honored way of reducing the gear you carry. By nature, front panniers are smaller and lighter than rear panniers, so you&#8217;re less likely to overpack and have the bike&#8217;s rear wag when riding. There&#8217;s a range of models on the market, and whilst they&#8217;re not designed specifically for bikepacking, almost any front pannier will do the trick, depending on your demands. By comparison, micro panniers tend to have a slimmer profile for technical riding and to make the bike easier to push on a hike-a-bike. Higher\/shorter panniers also help avoid snagging brush and rocks in tight singletrack.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Straps Versus Hooks<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways to attach panniers to racks. Commuters and traditional tourers favour designs that unclip easily for daily removal. These, however, can be noisy and sometimes prone to failure when used off-road. Other designs have simple hooks and bungee cords to prevent bags from jettisoning off. Panniers designed specifically for bikepacking often use velcro straps; they&#8217;re not as quick to remove, but they&#8217;re lighter, quieter, and less likely to fail. It&#8217;s also possible to mix and match, as some manufacturers do.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Rack compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to source a rack to run with your panniers. A typical checklist includes making sure there&#8217;s enough clearance for the width of your tires and height of your wheels, the diameter of the tubing and the rack&#8217;s overall shape work with your pannier attachment system, and the rack is designed for the weight you carry and is hardy enough for off-road use. Lastly, you don&#8217;t need anything that&#8217;s too overbuilt, or you&#8217;ll find that your hardware weighs more than its contents. Some stout but minimal racks include the Old Man Mountain Elkhorn, Tubus&#8217; Vega series, and the Tumbleweed T Rack. See our <a href=\"\/index\/rear-bike-racks-bikepacking\/\">Gear Index of rear racks<\/a> for many more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"thumblist-2col\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5.jpg\" class=\"media-img\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mini panniers for bikepacking\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-53703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bedrock-bags-hermosa-UL-5-2000x1333.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8.jpg\" class=\"media-img\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8-740x493.jpg\" alt=\"Mini panniers for bikepacking\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-32835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8-233x155.jpg 233w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ortlieb-gravel-packs_8.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this Gear Index, we\u2019ve included key information to help you pick the right panniers, including volume, the attachment system, fabric, weight, and price. Those we have first-hand experience using are marked, as usual, with a hexagonal \u201cT\u201d icon, and are listed first. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally posted June 2021; Recently updated July 22, 2024 In bikepacking utopia, we ride beautiful singletrack on minimal soft bag setups, perfectly packed with the latest ultralight gear. 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