That’s a great question. I’ve toured with both, and the bottom line is that each have their advantages and their drawbacks. I like panniers for their relative simplicity: they’re easy to use and ...
Stephanie Pearson is a contributing editor to Outside, a 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and the author of 100 Great American Parks. B.O.B.’s Ibex trailer ($369; bobgear.com) can handle any forest ...