Rectangular shape
Originally designed with a tapered shape, we have redrawn the lines of the GT-18's to bring them to a more versatile rectangular shape. They are now as much at ease downtown Manhattan as they are in the deep confines of Borneo. As well, they are just as handy on the front rack as on the rear rack. They share many of the outstanding characteristics of the GT-54 rear panniers with which they make a perfect match for long-haul, self-sustained touring. See GT-54 features.
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100% Waterproof Liner in Main Compartment
The main compartment of the GT-18's has an integrated 100% waterproof liner that will keep your dry stuff dry. The liner is made of ultra light1.9 once Silicon coated Ripstop Nylon. The dual slider zipper offers full frontal access in the same fashion as the front panel of the bag itself. The bag and internal liner system combines the advantages of multi-functional pockets with total waterproofness of the main compartment. The best of both worlds indeed! |
Waterproof Liner Rolled-Up
If not in use, you can easily put the liner away by rolling it up to the top of the main compartment and tying it with the elastic loops. The liner is unfolded just as quickly to put it back to use. |
Aluminum Frame
A removable aluminum frame inside the main compartment prevents the top of the bag from sagging and keeps its structural shape to the main body of the bag. The frame folds flat when you want to store the panniers until the next cycling adventure. |
Wide front pocket
As with the main compartment, the front pocket opens all the way to the bottom with dual zipper sliders. This provides the best possible access and organization inside the pockets. |
Top pocket with "smiley zipper opening"
The quick access top pocket is ideal for glasses, gloves, multi-tool energy bars and valuables. The "smiley zipper" path is curved and opens from the front to the back for the widest access. It also helps prevent the content from spilling out when you are too keen and you hop on your bike and forget to close the zipper. It does happen to all of us! |
Ample Mesh Pocket
A dripping wet bathing suit, a towel, a rain jacket after a warm downpour, how about bananas and a couple of tomatoes. We guarantee you will find enumerable uses for the front mesh pocket. This is the quickest access pocket of them all! |
Huge #10 YKK Zippers
The GT-18's are made for heavy-duty use, and we mean it! The #10 zippers on the main compartment are likely the biggest you ever saw on the sturdiest oversized luggage. So you can stuff the bag pretty much as full and as tight as you want, the zipper and zipper pulls will hold day in and day out. You don't want to mark your route by spreading your belongings along the way; these are zippers you can trust! |
Straps in spokes, NOT!
The compression webbing is threaded through loop locks located on the front so that, should you forget to buckle up, no strap will get close to the spokes and get entangled. Small details sometimes make big differences! |
Reflectors on all sides
Whether you use the GT-18's on the front or at the rear, reflectors will keep you visible from all sides. Also, a blinking light can be attached to the compression strap on the side. Safety is the utmost reason to look bright! |
D-rings for a shoulder strap
All of our panniers have integrated D-rings at the back so they can be carried with a shoulder strap (see accessories). One single shoulder strap is used to carry 2 panniers, simply by putting the panniers back to back and joining the D-rings together. |
GT-18BP - Backpack Features
The GT-18's are made for adventure travel whether this means commuting in the urban jungle or touring in the real tropical thing. We found that wherever some adventures on our bikes would take us, often times the need to carry some gear off the bike became a necessity and converting a pannier to a backpack was just the thing. Hiking a mountain trail after riding to its base, hitching a boat or canoe ride to an island offshore, strolling in the heart of an ancient city, transferring from one transport mode to another or just using the backpack as airplane carry-on are but a few of the zillion possible uses. Important factors in using a combination of a pannier and a backpack are the ease and speed with which it converts from pannier to backpack (and vice versa) as well as the comfort of the backpack. We achieved total success on all fronts with the GT-18 BP. See how the GT-18BP converts from pannier to backpack
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GT-18's on a bike
The GT-18's are just as good at the front or at the rear. Just imagine this bag on your bike! |
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GT-18BP or GT-18 - Which pannier to choose?
The GT18BP makes for a terrific pannier and an excellent backpack. The GT-18's are sold as units (not as a pair) so you can build your own set of panniers. One regular GT-18 pannier with one GT-18BP backpack/pannier makes for a great combination if you travel alone. Couples often choose 2 GT-18BP and each person uses one backpack when off the bike. Others don't see the need for a backpack at all. It's a free world. You can even choose to buy only one unit, don't worry about riding with a single-sided pannier, it will not affect your balance on the bike. The important thing is to truly enjoy the adventures that come your way and the GT-18's will always be there to meet the challenge. |
