Are the Anti-Theft Devices a good idea?
They are an excellent idea IF you don’t get a false sense of security when using them. Don’t leave your packs out of sight because you didn’t want to take the time to unlock them. Sometimes on a tour, especially a solo tour, you will take a calculated risk and leave packs on your bike for a few moments. My best example is probably a restroom break. You are unlikely to want to take two pairs of panniers into a public restroom, so you will leave the panniers outside, and just carry in the handlebar bag with a shoulder strap with your valuables in the handlebar bag. The locks give you an extra measure of security. They can be cut by someone with the right tool, but they could significantly slow down someone without a tool. Remember that the Anti-Theft Device only works with Plus series panniers. • What spare parts do I need for my tour? It is unlikely that you will have problems with the mounting hardware. The vast majority of my Ortlieb customers never get back to me needing spare parts.
