Rear rack for Surly Ogre

[dawgless]

Hey all!  I do believe that this is my first post on the forum.  I've been trolling for a while now, learning and observing.  Now, it's time to post up a question that is currently vexing me.

I've got a new Surly Ogre that I built up just a few months ago with the intention of using it as a commuter bike, as well as an adventure bike to get out with my buddy and do some fly fishing, camping, and generally just stomp around on out in the woods.  I'm looking to outfit it with a rear rack, as compared to a seatbag, primarily because I'd like to have panniers to haul my work clothes with me when I commute, rather than cramming them in a pack/backpack(like I have currently been doing on my road bike).  The rack is going to have to support a fair amount of weight, primarily because I don't have the chi-chi lightweight camping gear. 

My options, as they currently stand based on my research, are:  Salsa HD Wanderlust, Surly Nice, or Tubus Logo Evo.  These are all in my price range and I believe will fit my needs.  Oh, and I will not be racing with this rig, so lightweight isn't necessarily the most important factor.

If you had your choice, which would you go with and why?  I'm leaning towards the Surly rack, primarily because of the brand match. 

Thoughts and opinions, and even other brand/model suggestions are also appreciated. 

[harryonaspot]

I like the Surly. It is bulletproof.

[ze_zaskar]

Tubus stuff tends to be light and bombproof

[vikb]

Tubus stuff tends to be light and bombproof

I have both the Tubus Cargo and a Surly Nice rack. The Tubus is a much better product. Light and intelligently designed to be strong and functional.

The Surly racks biggest claim to fame is its so heavy you get better training value from your rides.

I'm typically a Surly fan boy. This just isn't a product I can recommend.

[dawgless]

HAHA!  Great reply vikb!  I did end up purchasing a used set of Surly racks from a fellow forum member.  I have no doubt they'll be super heavy, which will certainly help to get my fat arse back into condition after having been off the bike the last couple of months...  Since I'm just getting into adventure-cycling/bikepacking, I'm not too concerned with starting out with the nicest equipment, basically I'll have to learn what works(and doesn't work) for me. 

Besides, train heavy and race light, right?