Carradice Panniers

[Harril]

I have to say that I wasn't aware of them until recently, but they seem like a good alternative to Ortlieb.

Does anybody here have any experience of their products?

https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/category/panniers

link to their homepage:

https://www.carradice.co.uk/

 

[Tail End Charlie]

The world is split between Carradice and Ortlieb. I have both, for touring I prefer Carradice because then you are packing in a certain way and the extra pockets are great. For shopping I prefer Ortlieb as the roll over tops means they can accommodate strange shapes more easily and are more stuffable. The on off method of attachment is quicker aswell.

Also I like with Carradice each bag has the name of the maker on them, they are names like Enid, Gladys and Dorothy - I have visions of little old Lancashire ladies (that's where they're made) beavering away in the workshop.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

The after sales service from Carradice is superb aswell. Though In fairness I've not tested the after sales service from Ortlieb.

 

[iluvmybike]

Only ever used Carradice - on my second set now after the ones I bought 30 years ago started to fall apart!

 

[Oldhippy]

Carridice are the best in my opinion. Sensible prices and last for decades.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I have a pair of front ones used on the rear. Great for touring where you are not camping. Keep the weather out and won’t develop a hole if they rub against a wall whilst you are in a shop.

 

[raleighnut]

Superb quality,

 

[Harril]

I've decided to place an order for a set of Panniers and a saddlebag, based on your input. Thank you all.

 

[alicat]

Good choice. I like Carradice because the fabric stands up well to rough treatment such as when I come off. One saddle bag did particularly when I slid down a farm track to avoid hitting a van head on.

I've just had to say goodbye to a saddlebag bought in 1983 and used regularly for at least 20 of the years since. 😢

 

[Blue Hills]

Also I like with Carradice each bag has the name of the maker on them, they are names like Enid, Gladys and Dorothy - I have visions of little old Lancashire ladies (that's where they're made) beavering away in the workshop.

I used to know a sicilian chap who would proudly tell me who had made his saddlebag.
I did once pop into the Carradice place - sorry to shatter your image but I don't think the workers were particularly old.
I do kind of like/admire Carradice stuff, particularly the idea that they can be easily/endlessly repaired.
But I often chuck my bags on the ground when camping/bivvying and leave them out all night, maybe getting rained on, and have concerns about mud and muck build-ups, so pretty all my bags are Ortlieb.
Long may Carradice continue though.
RIP Karrimor.