Old Man Mountain Introduces the Ponderosa Panniers and Juniper Trunk Bag

The Old Man Mountain Ponderosa Panniers are constructed of 100% waterproof TPU fabric with welded seams, Hypalon reinforcements and are ready for everything. Sunshine or rain, your gear will stay perfectly dry and protected.

Each of the Old Man Mountain Panniers features 13 liters of storage with a roll-top design for easy accessibility and further water protection. The panniers secure to the rack with two large camming velcro straps at the top, and use the lower compression strap to loop through the lower part of the rack to guarantee the bags don’t swing up and down, no matter how rough the ride gets. All the compression straps are fully replaceable, which is great for daily use and will increase the lifetime extensively, as straps are often the weakest part of a bag. 

Further setting the Ponderosa Panniers apart from its competition are the two HDPE plastic stiffener sheets used on the inside. There’s one in the back that sits against the rack for stability, but OMM also added a removable one on the front side of the bag, which helps to compress the bag more evenly, giving the bag a slimmer profile with smaller loads.

The Branding of the Ponderosa Panniers is very subtle and focuses on the adventure, not the branding. The OMM logo is embossed into a velcro panel, so you can easily attach any patch and swap it out as your mood suits you.

• 13 Liter capacity per bag
• Fully welded and waterproof construction
• Dual frame sheets; front and back of the bag.
• They provide more even compression, and the front frame sheet is removable
• Roll-top enclosure that can be secured down to the side or to itself at the top to form a carry handle
• Removable and replaceable straps
• Minimal branding on velcro patches
• Lower attachment/compression strap remains under load to prevent bags from flapping around.
• HypalonⓇ reinforcements at all attachment points are more abrasion resistant and provide extra grip where needed.
• Clip light slots on the back.
• Lightweight
• Excellent fitment on all racks designed for panniers. Perfect fitment for OMM pannier racks
• Minimalist weight = 475g (each), 950 grams per pair. Without side compression straps, front frame sheets, or side roll-top clips.
• Total Featured weight = 560 g (each), 1120 grams per pair

Like the Ponderosa Panniers, the new Juniper Trunk is made from waterproof TPU fabric with welded seams and Hypalon reinforcements. They feature 10 liters of storage with a roll-top design for easy expandability and are attached to the rack with four cam lock strapped buckles to keep the bag steady and secure on every ride.

The Old Man Mountain Juniper Trunk Bag can be used on its own to carry smaller items without taking up to much space on your bike, but it also works perfectly in combination with the Ponderosa Panniers for extra storage capacity on all your adventures - creating an integral bag system ideally suited for bikepacking trips, picnics, your everyday commute, or grocery ride.

• 10 Liter capacity per bag
• Fully welded and waterproof construction
• Roll top enclosure.
• Waterproof zipper pocket on the outside.
• Minimal branding on velcro patches
• HypalonⓇ reinforcements at all attachment points are more abrasion resistant and provide extra grip where needed.
• Clip light slots on the back.
• Excellent fitment on all racks with a deck. Perfect fitment for OMM pannier racks

Both The Old Man Mountain Juniper Trunk and Ponderosa Panniers will be available later this summer.

Old Man Mountain was born from the need to mount racks on bikes without traditional mounting points. This started with QR skewer-mounted racks, and has evolved into a full line of optional Fit Kits for Thru Axle, or QR Skewer mounting racks on any bike. The products are tested and trusted in the most extreme environments on earth. Old Man Mountain racks have helped riders traverse Iceland in bitter cold winters, carried the gear of countless GDMBR riders, and circumnavigated the globe. The only remaining question is where will it go with you?