These guys are out of Quebec and have been making some of the best bike bags (panniers) for the last 35 years!
I personally own several, and I'm proud to see that "Made in Canada" label!
These guys are out of Quebec and have been making some of the best bike bags (panniers) for the last 35 years!
I personally own several, and I'm proud to see that "Made in Canada" label!
3 Comments
cod@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Those are some good looking bags! I’m not a serious cyclist, what makes a bag a bike bag? Is it a certain ergonomic feature, or a certain size, or what? I’d be curious to find out!
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 3y
Well, panniers are designed to hook onto a bike rack, so they are made for bikes. But Arkel makes quite a few styles of bags to suit every type of cycling or lifestyle.
I use their shopper bags for shopping, and the internal frame, extremely durable fabric, and bombproof latch means that I can carry 30lbs+ per bag!
Bit I also have a few of their waterproof bags that work well in all environments.
If you commute to work, they have pannier bags that look more like a work bag, and so on 😃
cod@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
That makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the info. I’ve got a bit of a bag-buying problem, but have nothing made in Canada yet so that may be my excuse to buy one of their “regular” bags (i.e. not a bike bag)