cheap panniers
Looking for kit in army navy store I spotted metal army cases about the same size as alu- panniers and a lot lighter than I expected. They have h/d hinges with stays, 2 h/d latches with loop for padlocks, h/d side handles. I also guess more repairable as well as stronger?
They felt about the same weight as the new jerry cans. Certainly within one litre of liquid/few spanners of the high price alu- panniers.
The price for these...£11 each!
I reckon the money saved on these will more than pay for any extra fuel/tyre consumption if not fuel for the entire trip!
Anyone tried this route or know of an obvious reason I am missing not to go this way?
alan
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