If you visit https://bikepacking.com/index/ and look under each category, they will list products and note the country of origin, which has in the past helped me find gear that is made here in Canada.

For example:

Hopefully, this helps someone :)

  • Showroom7561OP
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    2 days ago

    I’ve got bags from both! In fact, I probably have too many Arkel bags, but they provide so much function, and I use them all the time, that I’m fine with N + 1 for their stuff.

    • Avid Amoeba
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      2 days ago

      That said, I recently bought an Ortlieb pannier and I feel like it’s better quality than the Arkel I have.

      • Showroom7561OP
        1·
        2 days ago

        Oh, do share the models! I’m a huge fan of the Arkel cam locks, but Ortlieb is probably the most common brand I see for pannier bags.

          • Showroom7561OP
            2·
            2 days ago

            Nice! I’ve got two Bug bags, purchased second hand at different times. One is “vintage” with the old style maple leaf on the Made in Canada tag, while the other is more like yours.

            TBH, the bug is my least used of the bags I have. I’m a huge fan of the Metropolitan and the Signature H, but I also love the Shopper, Ultra Lite, Trailrider… and more… oh god, I like them all, really. LOL

              • Showroom7561OP
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                1 day ago

                I’ve got one of those black plastic shelving units for all my bike parts and accessories. Some are just hung off the shelves, and others are on it.

                If I had a better place for them, I’d want to display them better because they are nice bags 😀

            • Avid Amoeba
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              2 days ago

              You may have too many of them. 😆

              Mine is almost permanently attached to my bike. I only take it off when I need to go somewhere without my bike.

              • Showroom7561OP
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                2 days ago

                You may have too many of them. 😆

                You have no idea.

                Multiple trailers, panniers, handlebar bags, frame bags… I’ve used my bike(s) as a car replacement for nearly everything these past two years! Everything gets used, and I’ve got so many options at my disposal.

                It’s an investment, for sure, but I tend to go all in when I commit to something, and I don’t see myself ever not using my bike for everything 😄