I just got a set of the Ortlieb 40 Liters (2*20) bags for my Trek Checkpoint. I have them hanging off of an Old Man Mountain Rack (over the rear tires). Up front are a pair of Rhinowalk fork bags 2 * 6 Liters. My goal is to do some 1 or 2 night bike packing trips over the spring or summer this year. Probably in the Lake Tahoe area/Sierra Mountains. I've only had the bags on the bike for a quick test spin around the neighborhood so far. Enjoyed your video. I will order some spare parts for the bags to have with me as I'd hate to be in the middle of nowhere and have an issue like you did. Happy New Year from Northern California.
I just got a set of the Ortlieb 40 Liters (2*20) bags for my Trek Checkpoint. I have them hanging off of an Old Man Mountain Rack (over the rear tires). Up front are a pair of Rhinowalk fork bags 2 * 6 Liters. My goal is to do some 1 or 2 night bike packing trips over the spring or summer this year. Probably in the Lake Tahoe area/Sierra Mountains. I've only had the bags on the bike for a quick test spin around the neighborhood so far. Enjoyed your video. I will order some spare parts for the bags to have with me as I'd hate to be in the middle of nowhere and have an issue like you did. Happy New Year from Northern California.
Sounds like they'll be great adventures, good to hear! Yeah good choice, I'd definitely recommend the spare parts. Happy New year as well!