First Look: Revelate Nano Pannier

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  • First look at a bikepacking pannier by Revelate Designs. The Nano Panniers are a good volume, light weight, hardware-less option for shorter bikepackers or for those that need more volume.
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  • @revelate-designs
    @revelate-designs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Regarding the comments of "look cheaply made". These are made in the USA by the same crew that build all other Revelate Bags. The speciality fabrics are top shelf and made for us. We put in 3 years of testing and use on these before putting into production.

  • @MoyMacGill
    @MoyMacGill 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just what I've been waiting for. Thanks

  • @georgeflanigan2453
    @georgeflanigan2453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video. I got these panniers two weeks ago after searching for mini-panniers. Had to wait since October to get these, but it was worth the wait. The build quality is excellent. I can fit four 24-oz water bottles into each pannier - this gives me the water capacity that I need for long summer rides in hot Virginia. Can easily switch between my plus bike and road bike. Finding mini-panniers is difficult - they are not advertised by many companies and even fewer actually continue to produce them.

  • @OneLessCar
    @OneLessCar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. The bag options can be overwhelming lately. I love my Crosso panniers. Simple, light, waterproof and I can use the front panniers on the back when I want a lighter setup 😀

  • @Anah12
    @Anah12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward for the follow-up on this first look review!

  • @marktroup2978
    @marktroup2978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Bedrock Hermosa UL panniers are pretty sweet as well. Slightly larger than the Nanos, but still all velcro and webbing as opposed to hook systems. The velcro/webbing systems in my experience are much snugger and more secure on the bike, no hardware to break, and about 100 times quieter than traditional panniers. I’ve used Ortliebs and Arkels previously, and I have to say I’d never go back.

    • @PathLessPedaledTV
      @PathLessPedaledTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hoping to get a chance to compare these two.

  • @alanc6752
    @alanc6752 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:40 sort of hits the nail on the head. “nano” panniers or mini panniers have been around forever called front panniers. They may be waterproof, have reflective stuff on them, made from tough fabrics and cost less than $150, and fit on the front or the back. Attach one or both.

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look forward to the real testing review .. how it hows up

  • @whisperstravels5908
    @whisperstravels5908 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ. Nice "first look" review, was just thinking that these would work great with the Thule Pack and pedal rack. Not too heavy and front carbon fork compatible......Now that would be an interesting review, would love to hear your thoughts on that.

  • @superevilbrian
    @superevilbrian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The comments about these panniers being cheaply made are baseless. I have a pair on a Salsa rack on a small Surly Troll. I plan to use them (for food) in conjunction with a Revelate seatbag (it contains a one-person, non-freestanding tent and poles); Revelate/Surly number 7 frame bag (cooking things, extra fuel canister, spare tube ... other stuff); Blackburn top tube bag; 2 Revelate Feedbags; and a Wald 137 mounted on a Surly 8-Pack.
    I bought the panniers when I saw they were *finally* in stock, and so far they've only served as doughnut duty for a few Coffee Outsides here in Portland.
    They look sturdy, in the true Revelate way of making USA-made bomber quality for good prices.
    They allow people who are short like me (5'7", 30" inseam) to not have a giant pile of bags on a handlebar harness (I did that on my last dirt/gravel/mountain tour from Seattle back to Portland). They seem pretty stable -- especially for not having traditional hardware and/or a means to attach the top directly to the rack.
    An extra bonus is how fast and easy they are to remove and mount. If I'm using them for food, then in bear country I can pop the panniers off and hang them together in a tree or stash in a bear box.
    Given the small profile of the panniers, they stay out of the way when I use my my bike's 11-th gear: pushing. (30t x 11-42 10 speed) They're intended to give a little extra capacity while not getting in the way, or having anything than will break or rattle around.
    The Revelate Nano Panniers aren't the best choice for jamming full of school books, or German style "traditional" bike touring where one brings a cast iron skillet, a backup cast iron skillet and 4 changes of clothes for each day.
    I can't imagine anyone easily breaking one of these panniers without some sort of really crazy story (most likely involving a helicopter rescue and search for missing limb) but, Revelate has phenomenal customer service, even for people like me who actually pay for their products.

    • @PathLessPedaledTV
      @PathLessPedaledTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I have no idea where that comes from.

  • @JohnnyB43
    @JohnnyB43 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review 👍
    .
    For me what I would actually like is a small single 15 L bag that I could attach to the rear pannier when I leave home and cycle into town and then easily remove and carry with me when I am in town.
    .
    As you have mentioned before, such a bag does not need to be waterproof because you can always use a waterproofing spray or the like if you want or put anything delicate inside a plastic bag. As you have also mentioned before, the bigger the bag capacity, the more likely you are to fill it. So having one more compact [and thinner] bag has a number of advantages. Especially when you park up your bicycle and have to carry the pannier with you.
    .
    Bicycle panniers are waaay too expensive in my opinion.
    I would rather just take any of the old bags / laptop cases that I have at home and find a DIY way to convert them to bicycle panniers.
    There are lots of videos online of how to do this using some J hooks etc.
    And there are even kits that you can purchase to do an even better job such as the "Vincita Bike Pannier Hardware Kit".
    Though getting you hands on one is not that easy [seem to be available in the US but hardly anywhere else]
    .
    cheers!
    JB

  • @danielsargent9522
    @danielsargent9522 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do you have a slingshot on your wall? Nice review by the way.

  • @paulvizard6858
    @paulvizard6858 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would be the largest laptop dimensions that would fit? 15” MBP?

  • @WanderABit
    @WanderABit ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for review. The bottom buckle closing up looks like somebody was drinking too much while designing it. Anyway, currently it irrelevant because it seems Revelate discontinued them and while it is unfortunate I found out mighty "replacement" -- Utra Poco Panniers from Mountain Laurel Designs. I don't have any of those, so I can compare them by spec, but MLD looks much better, watter proof, separated, bombproof attachment system, unfortunately for me, for front they are a bit too big for my needs, for read too small. Life... 🙂

  • @b.s.adventures9421
    @b.s.adventures9421 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review as usual.
    What rack is that on your bike.

  • @chen-liang
    @chen-liang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    seems also a good size for Brompton

  • @aaronsweet2304
    @aaronsweet2304 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think look at the Arkels... Attachment and roll top.

  • @charlied1675
    @charlied1675 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the size, but not being able to use them except as a pair reduces options. Harder to deal with off the bike and precludes using only one when only one is needed. Also a bit pricey although build quality is probably high. They'd be perfect for my commute otherwise.

  • @krispalot
    @krispalot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what do you think about these compared to Arkel Dry Lites? thanx

    • @PathLessPedaledTV
      @PathLessPedaledTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Overall the build is nicer than the Arkels. But the Arkels are waterproof and has an elastic hook on the bottom as well as top securing velcro straps. BUT, I do like the volume of these better.

  • @bosshydroic8210
    @bosshydroic8210 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do the bags offer in the way of reflective material?

  • @phxrsx
    @phxrsx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    They can still be used on a front rack though right...? Like the Surly nice rack?

  • @haappycat
    @haappycat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are very similar to the Arkel Dry Lite panniers.

    • @Vandenbos717
      @Vandenbos717 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Olaf Sorenson those are fucking great. And waterproof

  • @BradBeaird
    @BradBeaird 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unfortunate they aren't waterproof. I love Revelate, but in this instance, I think I will stay with the Arkel Dry-Lites.

    • @superevilbrian
      @superevilbrian 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a pair of DryLites. They're more round than the Revelate, and the Velcro mounting is more fussy. Maybe it was how mine were packed, but they had a sagging quality that drove me nuts, and the joint where the support met the pannier seemed iffy. I had no technical problems with mine, which I used on a portion of the Great Divide and around town riding (I had them on the bike during Burning Man).
      The Revelate Nano Panniers' zipper opens the panniers almost in half like a clamshell, which makes getting into them easy; easier than the roll enclosure of the DryLites.
      With that, the DryLites cost a fraction of what the Revelate cost, and are easier to find. The two pannier systems are similar in some aspects, but have more difference overall.

  • @drs-Rigo-Reus
    @drs-Rigo-Reus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    They should do a 100% bigger version

  • @tvkarsfronteriza
    @tvkarsfronteriza 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the exact dimensions?

  • @davex5424
    @davex5424 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    WATERPROOF. You said these panniers are not waterproof. That rules them out. I would have to consider them worthless. Why would I spend good money on panniers that are not waterproof.
    If you were going on a bike trip, would you actually use panniers not waterproof?
    Also, compared to Ortlieb panniers, I think these panniers would be very inconvenient to take off and put on in the morning. What to you think about this?

    • @PathLessPedaledTV
      @PathLessPedaledTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think WATERPROOF is necessarily a deal breaker depending on where and when you travel. These are water resistant so its not like they are going to melt in the rain. Also, when using Ortliebs, I still drybag things inside that I definitely don't want to get wet. These panniers are for more backcountry exploration so you are not necessarily taking them on and off all the time like you would do in a more urban tour.

    • @superevilbrian
      @superevilbrian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If by "waterproof" you mean "submergible" then you'll have a very difficult time fine bikepacking and touring gear that is waterproof. And, with that limited amount of gear (no toptube bags, no stem bags, few panniers, almost no clothing pockets) you're not likely to find something as light, durable and non-clunky as the Revelate Nano Panniers.
      The outdoor industry seldom uses the term waterproof for anything, including super high end performance oriented fabrics and equipment. The term "water resistant" is more accurate in describing the semi-permeable membranes used (1, 2, 2.5 or 3 layer construction).
      The fabrics and zipper are as weather resistant as someone would need. If you're in conditions where water penetrates either, then you most likely have much greater problems.
      If you have something sensitive to water on your trip, it's a good idea to have it in a drybag at the minimum. Ideally, a Ziploc (or some sealing plastic bag) inside a drybag, and if you're rafting or have water crossings, then a second drybag. If you use these pannier like I do, for food, then it won't matter if some water seeps in. Keep in mind, it takes a downpour to make the bags leak; a few days of light rain most likely won't do much -- opening the pannier and reaching in with a wet sleeve will probably introduce more water than what will leech through the seems.

  • @nanaofthefaintsmile
    @nanaofthefaintsmile 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does look a bit cheaply made, which isn't great considering the price tag is $150.

  • @SnootchieBootchies27
    @SnootchieBootchies27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it's just accent/dialect and it shouldn't matter but my ears bleed a little bit every time you say pannier.

    • @PathLessPedaledTV
      @PathLessPedaledTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe learn to pronounce it. th-cam.com/video/PmXnaX-5d8g/w-d-xo.html

    • @SnootchieBootchies27
      @SnootchieBootchies27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PathLessPedaledTV hmmm... well you did do your research. But, being Canadian and hearing it all frenchlike my whole life i will continue to say it that way. But I'll try to stop being a jerk