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people put files in them to shove under the bed. Two plastic boxes,
like one can buy cheap at a variety store. For each box, cut
two holes in the bottom near one of the long sides. Then place a
wood rod inside next to the two holes. This distributes stress from
the next step.
See photo below. Run short stubby lengths of bungy cord through the holes. Tie around wood rod and side bar of back bicycle rack. Panniers hang sideways from both sides of rack. Rods that attaches bike rack to back wheel dropouts keep boxes from sagging into wheel. Place lids over tops of boxes that point sideways. Tie another bungy cord around entire box to hold lid on. Put your stuff into bags that fit inside boxes. It looks sloppy, but works great; at least for me. ---True story. Tent, sleeping bag and other bulky items can lay across the top held on with, you guessed it. More bungy cords. 
Side view. See more photos of me and my bike |