Well, I do like the id�a of soft luggage, lightweigt, cheap, and not as bulky as boxes. But I have tried soft luggage (oxford sports panniers) and it's not for me. I want to have waterproof luggage that can be locked to the bike. Therefore boxes. The alu-panniers are all very expensive, often to large and not that good looking. That's why I like the pelicase version.

Thanks for the info about SWM weakness.

The Holan rack looks really good. I might go for that. But I can not find any fasteners as spare parts to fit the boxes to the rack. Is there a solution to this? I know a lot of people do combine different makes, so there has to be a way?