Which Panniers?

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I'm new to this forum and posted this yesterday in the tech corner and got zero responses so thought i might have better fortune with you guys.

I have recently fitted a light weight rack to my road bike

I'm seeking advice on suitable pannier or panniers for my daily commute of around 24 miles (total). I normally carry a couple of items of clothes (shirt, socks, etc.) leaving my work suit and shoes at work, and a very few tools - so I trave quite light. But if i had better storage I'd probably also carry a rain suit now we are into the worse weather.

The panniers will of course need to be weather proof as I will be cycling throughout winter.

Any personal recommendations would be gratefully received.

Cheers.

I'm new to this forum and posted this yesterday in the tech corner and got zero responses so thought i might have better fortune with you guys.

I have recently fitted a light weight rack to my road bike

I'm seeking advice on suitable pannier or panniers for my daily commute of around 24 miles (total). I normally carry a couple of items of clothes (shirt, socks, etc.) leaving my work suit and shoes at work, and a very few tools - so I trave quite light. But if i had better storage I'd probably also carry a rain suit now we are into the worse weather.

The panniers will of course need to be weather proof as I will be cycling throughout winter.

Any personal recommendations would be gratefully received.

Cheers.Ortlieb are famous for being weather-proof, but if you're not touring you don't need to spend that kind of money. Karrimor will do, keep the stuff inside in bin-liners and it'll stay dry.

I saw this advice on some website...

"Panniers are bags designed to fit on your bike and carry 50% more than you actually need. When looking for panniers, find a nice big pair and don't buy them."

Thanks for the responses - I'll check out the range you suggest, and I'd already decided to only buy something as big as i need to avoid the temptation of hauling around dead weight unnecessarily - Cheers

:D Thanks for the responses - I'll check out the range you suggest, and I'd already decided to only buy something as big as i need to avoid the temptation of hauling around dead weight unnecessarily - Cheers
I just bought some Nashbar Panniers that are humongous and so far they're working well. I have yet to have it rain on me but they are supposed to be waterproof. They fit very securely to the rack.