Ortlieb Back-Roller XL pair of panniers

Ortlieb Back-Roller XL: maximum capacity for serious touring

When the road stretches ahead for weeks and every item on the packing list matters, the Back-Roller XL delivers. As the largest model in the Back-Roller family, it offers 70 litres per pair (35 L per bag) — nearly double the standard capacity — in the same reliable, weatherproof format that has made Ortlieb panniers the choice of loaded tourers for decades.

Tarpaulin that takes punishment

The body is made from durable, abrasion-resistant polyester tarpaulin, the same material used in Ortlieb's classic pannier range. Fully waterproof and rated IP64 — dust-tight and protected against splashing water from all directions — the XL keeps its contents dry through sustained downpours, river crossings and road spray without need for a rain cover.

Front pocket for fast access

A 4-litre front pocket per bag holds the items you reach for most often — snacks, gloves, documents, tools — without opening the main compartment. The roll closure on the main body adjusts the bag's profile to your actual load and compresses easily when you're riding light.

Specifications (pair)

• Volume: 70 L pair (35 L per bag)
• Front pocket: 4 L per bag (non-waterproof)
• Max payload: 9 kg per bag
• Waterproofing: IP64 — dust-tight, splash-proof all directions
• Material: waterproof polyester tarpaulin (abrasion-resistant)
• Closure: roll closure on main compartment
• Mounting: Quick-Lock2.1 — 8–16 mm (reducer inserts included), also 18/20 mm
• Includes: 2 panniers, 2 shoulder straps, 2 sets reducer inserts
• Warranty: 5 years — Made in Germany, Heilsbronn