Nov
21
Backpack as Pannier
Hey, I already have a waterproof roll-top backpack— why not use it as a pannier?
1. Mandrel/anvil and heavy-duty spur grommets (with teeth).

2. Grommets added to the bag, rack hooks bolted to them with locknuts. I could redo this later to have the grommets set in a separate piece of sturdy webbing, which is then sewed to the bag to distribute the force.

3. Loaded with groceries: (the straps are folded under the bottom of the bag and held in place with velcro, to keep them from getting sucked into the wheel)

[also cross-posted to the biking blog]