Originally Posted by
Doug64
I don't recommend it, but I got a large , heavy part for my table saw home from the post office without any issues. I used my wife's net style bungee that she carries in her "around town" pannier. It works really well for touring type items.
Your photo reminded me of coming home with a new kayak paddle. I did not even get the entire box in the photo.
I bought a four piece kayak paddle, I assumed that the box would be about 30 inches long, so I rode my errand bike to pick it up instead of driving my truck to get it. I have no clue why the manufacturer packed the paddle half way assembled in the extra long box.
I had to lash down the bottom of the pannier to hold it better to the rack. But I did not use bungee netting for the purpose, the store gave me something to use. That shopping pannier is tall and narrow, the top has a drawstring closure so it held the paddle box reasonably close to vertical as long as I did not take any fast corners.
