Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Glad I could finally inspire somebody! Rubber padding for delicates is a good idea.
I will note that, over a few years of daily use, the hinge of the lid has started to develop some cracks that let a tiny bit of water in. But if you have a cat and get a regular supply of these empty buckets, it's a cinch to just replace the lid, say, annually. I don't have a cat, but I find the empty buckets by the dumpster once in a while. I've got 4 at this point, two that I have installed hooks/bungees onto, two just because they're great for storing stuff.
I do not own a cat, but I was thinking of either asking a neighbor or finding another plastic storage container at a hardware store to use. I figure take my backpack to the store, find a container it will it in, then build up the pannier from there.