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I have long found that the humble rucksack is just not adaptable enough (and leaves you with a sweaty back) and deciding something like a porteur rack would suit my mash perfectly, I was rather disgusted by the ridiculous pricing for the only two which seemed to fit my need: the Soma Porteur at £100, or the Velo Orange Porteur (huh, they named their racks the same, that was silly, they'll get confused) also at £100 (neither with rail), which are both awesome and very well made, but too expensive for me by far.
This obviously needed to be rectified, but as I don't currently have mad welding skillz, I'd have to go about it from a slightly different approach.
So, tonight I have ordered some alu 3mm cross hatched plate, 1/2" tubing, 30mm x 3mm flat bar, and 1/2" square section.
I will try and post pics as I go, and as long as I choose my materials well, this really shouldn't be difficult for anyone with a bit of mechanical aptitude (a very small amount really) and some patience to achieve themselves.
If it works really well and there is interest in a sensibly priced custom rack for people without the aptitude, or indeed patience, I might decide to make a few more, but bear in mind, there will be a 5% forum contributions tax.
I'll also be interested in what people have to think, so please leave constructive comments and ideas.
Photos to follow, when I actually have something to show you!