Really, really Cheap Panniers

Need some waterproof, carry-a-lot, really cheap panniers? Check out this how-to article on the Crazy Guy On A Bike web site. If you are into low-budget function over fashion, these may be for you. All you need to acquire is a couple of used kitty litter buckets, and a few pieces of hardware. I haven't tried them yet, but they are tempting. I can see them being rather useful for grocery runs. The author's perspective is using them for touring/camping. I would be curious to see how they hold up after several hundreds of miles and weeks of touring. A nice advantage is that if they happen to break, a replacement can easily be found. And, a bucket is a very useful item. It can be used as a stool at the campsite, used to carry water for washing, etc. Practical and cheap, hard to beat!