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Originally Posted by Nath
These bags are part of the webbing kit I think. Looks like these ones might have had the straps slightly altered to make them easier to rig together and use as panniers?
I used one of these bags the year before last on a run to Italy via CzechR. I was impressed by how well the canvas seemed to stand up to light rain. I burst a chocolate trifle in the bag, and when I cleaned it out I found you can fill the bag with water and it barely leaks out even at the seams.
After this success I used two of them as panniers on my Mongolia trip last year. I had some problems with them getting thrown around, and this eventually led to one getting sucked into my back wheel and torn open. This could have been avoided if I'd had a way to use the "clip" straps at the bottom of the bags to securely attach them to the bike - Would have took a couple of minutes to weld some attachment loops to the bike had I thought this through properly before leaving. However the main thing that would stop me using them again would be the lack of total waterproofing. Plus they're a bit small.
Should also point out you can buy em much cheaper than on that website. My local army surplus was selling them for 4 or 5 quid each.
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£5 !!!! AHHHHHH STOP !! LOL
well, done now ! I've just built some proper racks with hooks and hoops in all the right places so I shouldnt have your problem.
I'm going to waterproof them too !!
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