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4/12/2012

Banjo Brothers Minnehaha Canvas Grocer Bag Bicycle Pannier Review

Banjo Brothers Minnehaha Canvas Grocer Bag Bicycle Pannier
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I haven't had any problems with these. They could use a slightly more secure attachment system. It just has hooks on top with an elastic cord (with a metal ring) on the bottom. So it's only the tension on the cord that hold them in place when empty.
I like that they fold up flat when not in use (on or off the bike). I bring them into the store and hang them inside the cart. That way I can make sure I'm not buying too much and I can arrange fragile items to avoid damage.
The little reflective flags seem like an afterthought by the manufacturer. With a little more thought they could have been made more useful as a simple closure aid or something. I can't seem to find a real use for them other than reflectors that flap in the wind.
It would be nice to have a snap at the center of the handles to hold them together when the bag is open. That may also help keep something from bouncing or blowing out.
I have not used other panniers specifically designed for grocery shopping, so I don't have much to compare them too. These are effective for what they are intended for - but they could be better with a little more thought put into the design.

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1/06/2012

Deuter Rack Pack Grocery Pannier - 1250cu in Review

Deuter Rack Pack Grocery Pannier - 1250cu in
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Bought this following the heavy use of another shopping bag I own (a Bontrager, which isn't bad) and compare it quite favorably. My favorite features are:
- Its upper hooks, which are simple polymer covered steel, sustain a lot of weight without the risk of cracking (which happened to my previous bag). Its bottom hook can be extended and moved sideways to conform to numerous rack sizes.
- Its volume is very generous, with the upper cover adding nearly another half bag of space for tall items.
- The side walls that add rigidity can be folded out of the way, allowing the bag to conform to odd shaped items.
Points where some improvements could be made are:
- A convenient way to occasionally get rid of the strap and/or handles would certainly help
- One or two small pockets could be useful to stow away little things, e.g. bike keys. In this point, the aforementioned Bontrager bag is better.


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