Making bike panniers out of buckets:

These instructions are based on this website, but with some modifications.

  1. Need a large square bucket such as the one shown here from laundry detergent, and a ubolt, and I also used a bungee to make it more secure (bounce less. This bucket is about 32cm tall x 30cm x 25cm. 2 ubolts might be better to make it more secure (bounce less). I initially tried 2 hooks and a bungee like in the linked instructions, however, the hooks fell off when I went over a bump, and I couldn't find better hooks without that problem.
    Ubolt
  2. Drill 2 holes in the bucket matching the ubolt's screws. Before drilling the holes, measure and poke 2 small holes with a pen or something and make sure the small holes / marks are in the right spot. The holes can be slightly bigger than the screws because the screws have to be pushed into the holes.
    Holes in bucket
  3. Holding the bucket against the bike rack, screw the ubolt in so it attaches around the rack.
    Bike Panniers
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