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Technical => Luggage => Topic started by: Jags on October 18, 2025, 06:55:49 PM

Title: I hate Red.
Post by: Jags on October 18, 2025, 06:55:49 PM

I bought a pair of ortlie rear panniers got them at a good price and perfect condition only problem there Red my least favourite  colour   :'(
Is there anyway i can camouflage  these I was thinking of spraying them but that could be dodgy.
Any ideas lads.
On the camping gear i think i have everything I need to tour the planet twice.took a while to get buf I'm happy enough now.Although no intentions  of camping until next year

Cheers
Anto

Title: Re: I hate Red.
Post by: UKTony on October 18, 2025, 08:09:13 PM

You might consider backpack rain covers. There’s a large selection of colours/sizes from Amazon,  and no doubt other retailers. Not a complete solution because the red would still be there when the covers have to be removed!

Title: Re: I hate Red.
Post by: Jags on October 18, 2025, 08:41:47 PM

Cheers uk Tony seems like the only solution .
Guess I'll just have to suffer..

Title: Re: I hate Red.
Post by: mickeg on October 18, 2025, 10:55:19 PM

A friend of mine has red Ortlieb City version of the Roller panniers, I think they look just fine.  Attached photo.

Do you have a red matching jersey to wear?

Look at the bright side.  With enough UV, the red might turn to pink, so you might eventually get rid of that red color.

Title: Re: I hate Red.
Post by: Jags on October 18, 2025, 11:12:15 PM

Yeah maybe not as bas ax I thought 8)