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GOT14U
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Posted: 22 February 2011 at 16:05 |
Ok fellas I know I don't get on here much but you all are always so good at
answering my questions and I figure this is right up your allies. I am looking at fabricating aluminum panniers for pack horses or the like. Do you guys have any suggestions on improvements to ones you have used or what you would like to see on them. Anything would help, I am talking to some horsemen here in town as well but any and all suggestions would be listened to. Thanks a ton !!!!!! |
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RobertMT
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I assume you are talking about selling them? MT and I would guess at least ID & WY, require them to be certified "Bear proof". I would check on MTFWP site and see what the requirements are, I would think a quick Internet search would bring up required specs for all states involved and how to get them tested and certified.
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GOT14U
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thanks a lot. I will do that for sure
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MtElkHunter
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I use panniers a lot. Hard and soft sided. Some of the
things I like in a hard sided pannier are: curved side that goes against the animal. Rounded corners. Hardware and straps that can be replaced in the field (don't use rivits). Drain holes that can be closed. Solid top that will keep contents dry when rained on. Lots of "D" rings for lashing stuff on. |
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GOT14U
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Do you have any experience with aluminum ones? You have dsome great
ideas. By chance could you get pics of some of this stuff...again thx
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MtElkHunter
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Yes I have used aluminum. I don't currently have any
available. The problem with all panniers are that one size and shape don't fit all tasks. If you are using the panniers for food, the old wooden front opening style with dividers inside work really well because they keep the food in good shape. If you are using the pannier to haul gear then a top opening one with no dividers work the best because you can stuff more gear in them than the front loading ones. If you are anywhere around a forest service ranger station, most of them rent pretty good panniers. You could go take a look at how they are made. Aluminum works very well, the only problem is the cost of them. |
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Muleskinner
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I never liked boxes. You can always put a small cooler in the bags to protect food. I'd consider using a 60 liter barrel inside a bag, which you can hang at night.
http://www.harmonygear.com/product/0/8023295/_/Waterproof_Ba rrel,_60_Liter,_Blue Edited by Muleskinner |
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