Review: Jandd Mountain Panniers

As you might know from reading this blog, I am a fan of Jandd gear. So when I needed some new panniers and I picked up a pair of Jandd Mountain Panniers. What first caught my eye was that they were taller rather than wider, which helps with heel clearance on bikes with short chainstays like CX bikes or mountain bikes. My Ti Seven Mudhoney Cyclocross bike has very short chain stays and the Jandd Mountain Panniers worked perfectly mounted on the Jandd Expedition Rack. 

They have one main large compartment.

And the main pocket has a 10″ telescoping storm sleeve.

The sleeve has two sets of draw cords to keep your gear secure.

Jandd doesn’t forget any details. The panniers have two sets of compression straps on the sides, which can also be used to attach a Jandd Accessory Pocket, if you need some more room.

The top flap compresses the bag vertically. The flap has bungee cords to attach a jacket or other things.

The top flap has a pocket for storing things you need quick access to, like a wallet and phone. I keep the Jandd Rain Covers in there as well.

You can expand the storage capacity by unzipping the top flap and adjusting the straps underneath the flap.

They attach easily and securing with hooks for the top of the rack.

And on the bottom of the pannier they attach with a hook and easy to use adjuster.

A really important feature of any pannier if used for commuting is what size laptop it can hold. The Jandd Mountain Pannier can fit easily fit a 15″ or 13″ Macbook pro.

Both the 13″ and 15″ Macbook Pro Laptops in a Jandd Mountain Pannier

And I have used them to go touring. They held everything I needed and with the Jandd Rain Covers everything stayed dry in the pouring rain. 

Bottom Line
I have owned other panniers from Lone Peak, Ortlieb, REI and Nashbar. By far the nicest I have owned are these Jandd Mountain Panniers. The construction is super solid, the attachment points and compression straps are done really well. If you need a set of Panniers for bike touring or commuting definitely pick these up.

Jandd Says:
Most on- or off-road cycling adventurers, especially those who value versatility and rugged durability consider Mountain Panniers de rigueur equipment. Each top-loading main compartment is designed with a sturdy double-layered floor and features a 10″ telescoping storm sleeve with a zip-off floating hood. The hoods have been redesigned with zippered side openings for easier accessibility and feature bungees across the top to hold jackets, sleeping pads, etc. Dual horizontal compression straps encircle each pannier and will accept both the Pannier Pocket or Backpack Pocket, allowing a wide range of gear to be contained, compressed, and controlled. The narrow profile of the Mountains allows them to work equally well as front or rear panniers, and the ease with which they convert to hand-held bags contributes to their versatility: snap the bags together by their handles at top and at the lower mating snaps, then attach an optional shoulder strap to the D-rings located at the side of each bag. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material sewn around each bag adds a measure of nighttime safety.

Specifications:
Volume: 2076/ 4076 ci 34/ 67 ltr (pair)
Dimensions: 14.5 x 9.5 x 5 (in) 37 x 24 x 13 (cm) (per side)
Storm Sleeve: 10 in/ 25.4 cm
Weight: 60.8 oz/ 1.72 kg
Material: Dupont Cordura®