u/evan-arm

Will this fit in TwoWheelGear and Arkel backpack panniers?

Will this fit in TwoWheelGear and Arkel backpack panniers?

Hi! I'm hoping I can get some practical help from owners of TwoWheelGear backpack panniers (the Inverter, the 2.1 Lite, and/or the 2.1 Plus) and the Arkel Bug before I buy one.

I usually carry my lunch in a 4 cup glass Pyrex: it's 6.25" diameter and 3" tall. I want to know: can I put this in the bag without tipping it sideways along with a 15" laptop?

I tried out the Ortlieb Vario 30L at REI and because of the way the bag is built, even though it's a huge bag, you can't fit the container and the laptop at the same time.

I've been running with an Ortlieb Downtown (original) since about 2013, but all the welded seams are coming unglued, so it's time to replace it. I'd actually prefer something with more pockets and structure than the Vario anyways, and the TwoWheelGear and Bug both seem like they fit the bill, but I can't find anywhere I can check them out in person (I'm in the SF Bay Area FWIW if anyone knows a place!)

u/evan-arm — 2 days ago