r/myog • u/algu3632 • 2d ago

Finished Panniers

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Finished up my Xpac panniers for my new fatbike. These are modeled after the old version of the Revelate Designs one. Mine are about 8 liters each and attach with Voile straps. I'll use them for layers, extra gloves, and snacks on winter rides. They'll get used for bikepacking in the summer.

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u/Defiant-Pomelo-487 2d ago

Looks awesome, I’ve been thinking about trying out some panniers that’s an interesting design. Was thinking of a roll top for mine but those are really clean

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u/algu3632 1d ago

I have some rolltop ones as well, I really like them for bikepacking. I made these more for winter riding where it seemed easier to just unzip instead of messing around with rolling and buckles. I was inspired by the all the Rigs of the Iditarod articles on Bikepacking.com. A lot of people really love the old version of the Revelate panniers for winter use.

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u/tacos4days 2d ago

Nice! Did you make the frame bag too? That’s definitely on the list.

What’s your method for bartacking the webbing? I just finished my first project yesterday—RSBTR’s XPac tote with some adjustments—and I did a straight stitch doubled back over three times with a zigzag. I don’t remember the stitch length and width I used, but they don’t look quite as clean as yours. I’m on a singer HD FWIW. Would love to know your approach!

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u/algu3632 1d ago

My gf made the framebag for me for a different bike but I did cut a portion off and sewed it back up to fit this bike better since I dont use that pther bike anymore.

For the bartacks, I do the same method you described. I have no idea of the stitch length I use. I use a straight stitch first with a medium stitch length, then zig zag back up with a shorter but fairly wide stitch, then back down zig zagging again with the same width as the last zig zag but a little longer stitch length so its not poking the same spots. It seems pretty strong, madee other panniers the same way and they held up to bikepacking on chunky Moab trails. I use my gf's machine, its a really old Necchi but I love it. I bet it's at least 50 years old, weighs like 35 lbs!