There's quite a bit about the pannier framework in the "Equipping the bike" section. Have a look through the first "sticky".
The panniers themselves are very simple. A 20L plastic "jerrycan" with the top cut to form a lid and a couple of simple clips as locks form the core. I've then made up a metal cradle to hold them / mount them / attach other bits to. The whole thing is about as lightweight, low tech and low cost as I could come up with.
There is grey duct tape around the base intended to act as "curtains" so it's not obvious what's inside as well as an instant repair kit if they get punctured. They were made about 10 yrs ago although I keep adding extra bits such as the netting at the top (and on the fuel tank - an idea unashamedly stolen from Chris Scott and one of the best low tech mods I've ever done) and the red cans at the back (still not certain about these), have been absolutely fault free over many trips.
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