Experience with Arkel Dry-Lites or Dolphin 16 Panniers?

Hello all,

I am looking into buying some bikepacking/gravel-appropriate panniers because my bike is too small to use a seatbag (small cyclist problems…).

Does anyone have experience with Arkel Dry-Lites or the Arkel Dolphin 16 panniers? Both look good but I'm a bit apprehensive about the unconventional attachment system the Dry-Lites use, and that they don't have much structure. Is there anyone who has used them who can comment on whether they've had issues with those aspects?

The Dolphin panniers also appeal to me, partly because I like the exterior pocket. Would love to hear from anyone who has used them.

Or if anyone has suggestions for small bike bikepacking solutions that would be great too!

Links to products:

Dry-Lites:

https://arkel.ca/products/dry-lites-saddle-bags?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21358324528&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxer_xZ-nhwMVaTd7Bx03Ug1qEAAYASAAEgJx2fD_BwE

Dolphin 16s:
https://arkel.ca/collections/bikepacking/products/dolphin-pannier-32l-2024