#858 Timberline Panniers (only)
Heavy-weight, coated and Cordura-reinforced with balistics cloth, front and rear vertical zip pockets, inner foam pad next to llama, britching & breast straps. 7 lbs. 4 oz.
This is one of the most sensibily designed pannier styles we've seen. The main compartment is
made from a single wrap-around piece of fabric which forms the top flap, back, bottom and front,
so there are no structural seams except at the end gussets. An aluminum stay across the top
holds the load even. An inner sleeve holds a closed-cell foam pad to protect the llama. Inner flaps
and adjustable straps close the compartment while the three exterior straps support and
compress the load. The roomy side pockets have vertical zippers for easy access. Straps at the
top of the panniers link together for secure top-loading and double as carrying straps.
These
panniers work well with any frame pack systems. Pannier dimensions are 22" x 14" x 8". A unique
feature of these panniers, which has proven effective over many miles and years, is that breast
collar and britching straps (which are removable) attach to the panniers, rather than to the saddle,
to keep the load stable going up and down steep trails.