goggle cases converted to small panniers (pics)

[mijome07]

New Nashbar front rack, Dakine goggle cases and J & D (Jandd) pannier hardware. Lucked out finding some brackets in the garage. Didn't need to drill or cut. They were a perfect fit. I'll be doing the same setup on the front.

This setup is super-sturdy and passed the drop test. Rode some rough terrain with no problems. They won't be popping off. Now I gotta save up for some gear.

Once the bungee breaks in, I'll adjust and cut the excess.


Everything (including s/h, tax) cost about $65.

[MattySF]

That's a great job. What are the demensions of the cases?
You have really expanded the area on top of your rack for any light bulk iteams as well. Nice.

[mijome07]

Thanks. They are 8" x 4" x 4". Perfect for the small rack. More of a platform indeed. So I'll have this setup on the front, sleeping bag, pad, and bivy or tarp strapped to the top of the racks. Then plan to make a frame bag.

I'll get a backpack to carry the light, bulky stuff. May seem like a lot, but it's not. May not need a 'full frame' size bag. I've owned a J & D frame bag before. It worked very well.