• It's the perfect choice for bike and hike trips, offering an ideal solution for your adventures.
• Quickly convert it into a backpack, making it a great airplane carry-on or a handy companion when exploring towns.
• With awesome pockets and full-length dual zippers, it's easy to organize your gear.
• Stash a rain jacket, a first layer, or any quick-access items in the front mesh pocket.
• The 100% waterproof liner in the main compartment keeps your stuff dry even in heavy rain.
• It's an ethically made bag produced in Canada.
• The Cam-Lock® Attachment System allows you to ride smoothly on bumpy roads by locking the bag to the rack.
• It complements the GT-54 rear bags nicely, completing your touring kit.
• You can buy it as a pair or a single unit, choosing from a regular GT-18, a GT-18 Backpack, or two GT-18 Backpacks.

Make sure you have the right size of Cam-Lock Attachment for your rack.

Buy an Arkel rain cover to add extra waterproof protection, increase visibility, and keep grime off your bags.

If your rack tubing diameter is between 15mm and 21mm, you'll need the Oversized Cam-Lock. More details here.

Positions: front or rear racks
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs)
Volume: 18 L (1100 cu. in.)

- Available in Cordura 1000D fabric.
- It's the backpack version of the regular GT-18.
- Designed as front panniers to match our GT-54 for fully loaded touring.
- The rectangular shape offers great lodging capacity flexibility.
- Comes with a fully waterproof integrated liner bag inside the main compartment.
- The exterior mesh pocket is perfect for storing your rain jacket after a summer shower.
- Available as a single unit or a pair.
- Made in Canada.
- A very strong Cam-Lock® Attachment System holds the pannier firmly on the rack.

Using your Arkel GT - 18BP Convertible Backpack Pannier is a breeze. For bike trips, attach it to your front or rear rack using the Cam - Lock® Attachment System. Make sure to check that you have the right size of the attachment for your rack. If your rack tubing diameter is between 15mm and 21mm, use the Oversized Cam - Lock. When you reach your destination and want to explore on foot, quickly convert it into a backpack and carry it with you. You can also take it as an airplane carry - on. Organize your gear in the various pockets. The front mesh pocket is great for quick - access items like a rain jacket. Inside the main compartment, the waterproof liner will keep your stuff dry in case of rain. To add extra protection, you can buy an Arkel rain cover. After use, clean it with a mild detergent and water. Let it dry completely before storing it in a cool, dry place. This way, your pannier will last for many adventures to come.