I've been thinking about this recently and am wondering if anyone else has updated older panniers to a newer style attachment system like this guy in the following link did several years ago.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?doc_id=1714

Looks like the Arkel system is about $50 a pair, which is less expensive than new panniers, but not sure if it is worth it to upgrade older panniers instead of saving up for newer panniers. I'm in no hurry and am just playing around with stuff I currently have and am looking at options and such.

I'm going to stuff my current panniers with gear and give them a close looking over before doing any changes to them, so am just looking for food for thought to keep in mind as I do so.

Thanks.