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Mini Panniers

Built around the incredible X Clamp mechanism designed to bring the ultimate clamping power, the 5 & 10-litre pack sizes provide just the right amount of load capacity and performance for fast and light adventures.

The all-new 16-litre Mini Pannier is the perfect size for both city living as well as lightweight bikepacking. Laptop Holster can take up to a 14″ laptop to hold it securely in place whilst you ride.

Mini Panniers are sold individually.

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5-year warranty

Top tip: Try searching for your bike make/model below to find others using this product on your bike.

Bike: Canyon Grizl

Riding Style: Bikepacking

Nice Panniers

I‘ve tested the pannier back last week on a 7 day bikepacking trip. Everything stayed perfectly dry even in heavy rain. The mounting mechanism is a bit hard to handle but.

Bike: Tumbleweed Sunlier

Riding Style: Bikepacking, MTB

The only Top Tube bag which doesn't flap

Rock solid, waterproof, and the flip top lid is easy to access even wearing gloves. Great product.

Bike: Niner Sir9

Riding Style: Bikepacking

10 litre panniers

The 10 litre panniers are a great size. On a recent bikepacking trip, I packed my tent on one side and all my food and cooker on the other side. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily they attach and detach to and from the the bike. I would definitely recommend this product.

Thank you for your review of our Mini Panniers! We are glad to hear that they were the perfect size for your bikepacking trip. We take pride in making our panniers easy to attach and detach, so it's great to know that you found them convenient to use. Thank you for recommending our product. Happy riding!

Bike: Salsa Fargo

Riding Style: Bikepacking, Touring

It just works

Great kit for bike packing/tours. I am using the front bag and aero pack for shorter trips topping the storage up with 10l panniers if needed. Flexible option rattle and hazzle free.
For day trips the aero pack is more than sufficient.

Thank you for your positive feedback on our Mini Panniers! We are glad to hear that they are working well for your bike packing and tours. It's great to know that the front bag and aero pack provide a flexible and hassle-free option for your shorter trips. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your Tailfin gear. Happy riding!

I have a normal bike rack, will the Tailfin Mini Panniers fit?

Yes, each mini pannier comes with a set of ‘spacers’, which allow you to fit to any front or rear rack.

Are these an individual or pair?

Each pannier is sold individually.

Can I convert my Mini Panniers into a Fork Pack?

Yes, this is possible with second-generation 5L and 10L Mini Panniers. Conversion kits can be purchased here. It is not possible to convert a 16L Pannier though

Will they fit the T1?

Yes, they use the same type of connection as our SL22 and UD22 panniers and are retrofitted to ensure compatibility with the original Tailfin T1 Rack.

How long is the guarantee?

All Tailfin products come with a 5-year guarantee. For more information on this see our Tailfin Care guarantee.

What happens if they rip or become damaged?

Our Mini Panniers follow the same modular design as the rest of our products which means that all parts are replaceable and can be repaired at home if anything happens. Despite being made from durable materials we know accidents do happen. We offer a crash replacement policy to provide you with a replacement bag for a discounted price or in some instances if the damage isn’t too severe we can repair most items. For more information on this see our Tailfin Care guarantee.

Are the T Hook compression straps included?

Yes, all mini panniers come with 2 sets of T-Hook compression straps. These straps are removable from the pannier quickly and easily, allowing you the flexibility of using or not using them, dependent on your carrying needs.

Are the packs waterproof?

Yes, all our bags are high-frequency, ultrasonically welded, so are 100% waterproof – not a drop can enter the bag when closed, even in a torrential downpour.

How are they secured to the rack?

They are secured to the rack via our X Clamp technology – a precision-engineered, CNC machined aluminium stop-action clamp which tightly secures the bag to the rack in 2 places, eliminating all rattle and movement when riding even off-road.

How quickly can you attach and remove Mini Panniers?

The bags remove and attach easily in a matter of seconds.

Do they come with an air valve?

Only the 16L Mini Panniers come with an air valve included.

Specification

Model
Model 5L Mini Pannier	Model 10L Mini Pannier	Model 16L Mini Pannier
Weight* 310g	Weight* 380g	Weight** 570g
Maximum Load (off-road) 4kg	Maximum Load (off-road) 4kg	Maximum Load (off-road) 4kg
Maximum Load (on-road) 8kg	Maximum Load (on-road) 8kg	Maximum Load (on-road) 8kg
Bag Construction Material Hypalon/Ripstop Nylon	Bag Construction Material Hypalon/Ripstop Nylon	Bag Construction Material Hypalon/Ripstop Nylon
Mounting Hardware X-Clamp 6061 Alu Alloy	Mounting Hardware X-Clamp 6061 Alu Alloy	Mounting Hardware X-Clamp 6061 Alu Alloy
Waterproof 100%	Waterproof 100%	Waterproof 100%

*not including compressions straps (50g)
** not including laptop holster (120g)

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Looking for even more detail? Read the full deep dive and discover what makes the new 16L Mini Panniers different from the rest of our Pannier range.

16L Mini Pannier Design Notes >

“The 5L & 10L Mini Panniers are completely silent, waterproof, and more secure than anything else I’ve tried. Complete with variable straps, it’s hard to convey how well-engineered and thought through they are. For smaller riders especially, these Mini Panniers make all the difference in carrying capacity, without adding unduly to the overall weight of your rig. And, they’ll work with your existing, non-Tailfin racks too”

“If you’re looking for a versatile pannier that is perfectly suited for commuting while equally excelling as a rugged touring pannier, or if 16L strikes the right sizing balance for you, it’s hard to think of a bag that I could recommend more. This is especially true if you’ve already got an AeroPack or Tailfin’s rack, which integrate perfectly with the mount to create a waterproof and rattle-free system”

“For anyone who uses their bike for just about everything, be it touring or grocery shopping or riding to work, these one-size-does-most panniers really hit a sweet spot, and they’ve become our most oft-used bags. In terms of sizing for bikepacking specifically, they remain compact enough not to feel unwieldy when rolled down, despite what the numbers suggest. Plus, there’s ample expandable room for additional food on more remote trips or cold weather gear in winter”

Read the 5L & 10L Review >

Read the 16L Review >