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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: BooG on May 17, 2009, 12:57:21 PM

Title: DIY Panniers
Post by: BooG on May 17, 2009, 12:57:21 PM

Check this guys impressive DIY Skills!
http://rtw.xtz660.googlepages.com/alluboxes
I like the idea of using some jerry cans to make into panniers. Anyone use anything other than stock BMW/Krauser stuff?

Title: Re: DIY Panniers
Post by: Justin B. on May 17, 2009, 01:27:42 PM

I remember somebody fabbing some out of rather large ammo cans.

Title: Re: DIY Panniers
Post by: nothing on May 17, 2009, 02:48:03 PM

I've been lusting after "Caribou Cases" ever since I first saw them - they are basically Pelican cases converted to panniers. In my experience using them to transport expensive and delicate camera gear I've found Pelican cases to be nearly indestructible.

http://www.cariboucases.com/

Title: Re: DIY Panniers
Post by: montmil on May 17, 2009, 03:01:45 PM

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I've been lusting after "Caribou Cases" ever since I first saw them...

Check the prices for those Reindeer Cases. Yikes! The DIY aluminum cases look professional. I'd hazard a guess that the materials ran about 10-15 percent of the factory jobs. Count your time as educational hours and bank the difference.

I love DIY stuff  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]