Microwave Panniers (pair)
Price range: $95.00 through $285.00
Microwave Panniers are a from-scratch rethinking of the traditional micro panniers. Modular, ultra-secure, truly waterproof, and super light, they are equally suited to riding rough trails as they are to urban living.
The two-part system includes a quick-access drybag and a rugged holster that secures to any rack. The stiff, black HDPE back plate uses Voilé Straps® for upper mounting that can’t move in any direction. Five options for lower mounting keeps these totally rattle-free.
List of in-stock holsters (select in drop down menu). Other holster colors are made to order and ship in about 2-3 weeks.
- X50 Tactical Khaki
- RX36 Black
- VX21 Black
- X50 Tactical Woodland Camo
Please note we do not have images of all color combinations. Please see our Fabric page for image swatches.
The Microwave pannier mounting system is probably unlike anything you've ever seen. Mounting these panniers is novel, but the reward will be an incomparably secure set of panniers. Please give the mounting instructions (in tab above) a careful read. There are many options for lower mounting, using combinations of the five lower slots.
Our RX-36 Black fabric is made from recycled bottles in our home state of North Carolina by Xpac®.
Standard features include:
- Compatible with virtually any rack, including lowrider front racks made for micro panniers
- Modular design, with removable waterproof liners
- Bomber Voilé Straps® main rack attachment straps, 4 strap locations for spacing options
- Rattle-free
- Holster fits a 12-pack of cans
- All mounting straps are field-replaceable
- Drain hole in bottom of holster
- Rugged, ballistic nylon and Hypalon-reinforced holster
- 1050d Cordura Brand ballistic nylon holster.
- Handmade in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
Order includes 2 Microwave Panniers. Each pannier includes 1x Microwave Holster, 1x Microwave Waterproof Liner, 2 Voilé Straps® with flat loops, and 2 x self-adhering Velcro® lower straps.
Specs
Weight
With 420d dry bags: 18.6 oz (530g) per complete pannier, 40.9 oz (1160g) per set
Volume
13L per pannier, 26L per set
Dimensions
Holsters are 12″ tall, 10″ wide, 4″ depth. Drybag is 22″ x 13.5″ when laid flat.
Instructions
Microwave Pannier Upper Mounting Instructions
Thanks for choosing the Rockgeist Microwave Panniers! Our novel laced Voilé Straps® mounting system will be unfamiliar at first, but we’re confident that with a bit of practice, the lacing will quickly become intuitive. Please carefully follow these instructions; correct installation is required to ensure the longevity of the product, and a secure, rattle-free experience.
There are a multitude of options for lower mounting, using combinations of the five lower slots. The best solution for securing the bottom of the pannier will depend on your rack.
Step one:
Start with the Voilé Straps® laced as shown, with the buckle pointed down, and the flat loop on the inside of the pannier. There are 4 sets of slots; lace the Voilé Straps® through whichever slots allow the best fit with your rack.
Step Two:
Lace the tail of each Voilé Strap® under and around the bike rack rail, then back through the same upper slot in the pannier backing plate. Then, lace the tail of the Voilé Straps® through the flat loops. Now is a good time to get everything snug, and under light tension. The flat loop takes the brunt of the tension, to protect the backing plate.
Step Three:
Bring the tail over the top of the backing plate, and close the buckle. The strap will be intentionally tight to close, this ensures a solid connection to the rack for a rattle free set up.
10 reviews for Microwave Panniers (pair)
What Packs Best in Microwaves?
Microwaves can swallow up camping gear or use it to run to the grocery store. Expeditions or commuting, they will make sure you leave nothing behind while keeping everything dry.
The first we’ve seen to use a clever two-piece design with a removable dry bag and holster system. Several of us have put them to use over the past 12 months and have been very happy with them in both form and function.
Logan Watts
Microwave is handmade in Asheville, North Carolina
An Innovative History
This product was developed by Porcelain Rocket; a Canadian company widely credited as being pioneers in the modern era of bikepacking bags. Today, Rockgeist continues the legacy of Porcelain Rocket by partnering with them to manufacturer their welded, waterproof designs.
Olivier (verified owner) –
Got the setup with the Aluula Durlyte bags. Used them for 2 months on a bikepacking trip in the argentinian Cordillera under quite rough conditions. Most commendable. Very easy handling, ultraligth and very robust. Worth every penny. Very happy so far with this product. I’m afraid there isn’t much more to say about it …
Olivier (verified owner) –
Got the setup with the Aluula Durlyte bags. Used them for 2 months on a bikepacking trip in the argentinian Cordillera under quite rough conditions. Awsome! Most commendable. Very easy handling, ultraligth and very robust. Worth every penny. Very happy so far with this product. I’m afraid there isn’t much more to say about it …
Andrew –
I’ve put these through hell and they’re holding up well. They’ve done the GDMBR, two thousand miles across Japan, a thousand miles in Spain on gravel, and a bunch of shorter trips in the desert southwest. These things have 5,000+ miles of tough riding on them and they’re holding up perfectly, the bags are still waterproof and the pockets are still bomber. Brilliant design, these rock.
Jeff Lovering –
Love these bags they are just rock solid! Once you attach them to your bike they stay put no matter the terrain. They were exactly what I needed and the fact that you can easily remove the dry bags is a huge plus.
Ian (verified owner) –
To be honest, I have not even fitted these to the bike / Bob Yak Ibex with a Greenspeed Rack fitted as yet
One way or another they will fit somehow, somewhere on said trailer or ? My Thorn Nomad MKII
Purchase / shipping to Australia was no joke…..but ? If you want them ? You want them. Nuff said
One thing that really stands out with these panniers is the quality ( Super consistency in the stitching etc ) and the thought that has gone into the design.
The colour I chose was “Coyote Sunrise”. Was hoping for the bright yellow depicted in the pictures online. The reality is ? More a dull
Mustard. To be honest ? It is not the end of the world / I don’t care but colourphobes may have an issue with it. Colour swatches are what tyey are folks.
I will attempt another review of these panniers once fitted and used a bit. To be honest though, I envisage zero issues
Jonathan –
Awesome product!! Bought these last minute for 300 mile off road bikepacking trip. Easy to mount and were fantastic on the ride!! We’re stable and never gave any issues on singletrack and other rough surfaces. Won’t ever use a seat bag again!!
Douglas Miner (verified owner) –
Perfect size and secure. I have 2 sets of these. I stuff my hammock and clothing in one side and my quilts in the other. As a bonus when I head out shopping a 12 pack of beer fits in perfectly in one side.
David Victor (verified owner) –
Last year I purchased a set in Coyote Sunrise to replace “gravel” panniers that rattled no matter what I did to quiet them. Love these. I have them secured to Old Man Mountains Divide rack(s). No rattle, pack or unload off the bike, easy to install. My only regret thus far is that I didn’t purchase two sets in Coyote Sunrise when they were available. Recently, I ordered another set in Xpac black. Though they won’t match the aforementioned color, it will match the theme of my bags and (MUSA) rig. The contrasting panniers will be helpful organizing my gear.
Annabell –
Been lusting after these all year, and my hubby surprised me with a set for Christmas. Used them to carry stuff to a friend’s for Christmas dinner. So far, in love. Easy to install, easy to use. Simple design but that’s the best designs usually. The dry bags are made to fit inside the holsters perfectly, but you can also put just about anything else in them as well. As an added bonus, all my friends were super jealous when they saw them 😀
Sean (verified owner) –
Great product and responsive customer service