Sopris Panniers Information
***Saddle Horn Straps-Set of four Saddle Horn Straps (1lb.) - Required and installed for use with Roughy and other frame-type saddles. When ordering panniers without a saddle please indicate saddle type (Lumbar, Rookie, Roughy or other frame type)
Sopris Deluxe Pannier Set
Sopris Deluxe Panniers have extra-large compartments and pockets and are extremely durable. Ideal for llamas, donkeys, ponies, extra-large goats, miniature donkeys/horses, and animals of similar size.
Each pannier has one large compartment with a double-zippered pocket at each end
Main compartment (excluding pockets) measures 20 inches long, 19 inches high, 8 inches deep (includes draw string top)
Each exterior pocket is 17 inches high, 8 inches wide and 3 inches deep, ideal for storing personal gear, water, snacks, maps, and last-minute items
Total volume per pannier set (including pockets) is approximately 7,712 cubic inches
A set (of four) horn straps are required to use the panniers with Sopris Roughy, Sopris Classic (discontinued), or other frame-type saddles
Pannier Stabilizing Bar can be removed to add Horn Straps or to wash panniers
Space at the center of the Pannier Bar is used for the Security Strap attachment, as a carrying handle, and a load scale weighing point
Draw string top and easy-to-adjust 1.5-inch quick-release buckles to secure lid
Two Accessory Straps sewn on each pannier lid allow sleeping bags or other top loads to be tied length-wise on the pannier
Top lid itself can also be used to secure items (tent poles, sleeping bags, pads, etc.)
Two detachable 1.5-inch x 72-inch Vertical Compression Straps run from pannier bottom, up and over the top of the panniers and/or top load to the opposite pannier to pull load up and in to the center of gravity
Two detachable Stabilizing Straps on each pannier connect to the front and rear cinches to keep panniers down and stable during jumps, etc.
Two solid brass rings toward the bottom outside of each pannier connect to the Sopris Rain Cover hooks
Double-fabric bottom reinforcement
Weight (including Horn Straps) 7 lbs. 2 oz.
Colors: Red, Navy, and new colors Olive Green and Royal Blue
Sopris Deluxe Lite Pannier Set
Sopris Deluxe Lite Panniers are a bit smaller and lighter than the Deluxe Panniers and are ideal for goats over 160 pounds and 34 inches at the withers, llamas, donkeys, miniature donkeys/horses, ponies, and animals of a similar size.
Each pannier has one large compartment with a double-zippered pocket at each end
Main compartment (excluding pockets) measures 19 inches long, 17 inches high, 8 inches deep (includes draw string top)
Each exterior pocket is 17 inches high, 8 inches wide and 3 inches deep, ideal for storing personal gear, water, snacks, maps, and last-minute items
Total volume per pannier set (including pockets) is approximately 5980 cubic inches
A set (of four) horn straps are required to use the panniers with Sopris Roughy, Sopris Classic (discontinued), or other frame-type saddles
Pannier Stabilizing Bar can be removed to add Horn Straps or to wash panniers
Space at the center of the Pannier Stabilizing Bar is used for the Security Strap attachment, as a carrying handle, and a load scale weighing point
Draw string top and easy-to-adjust 1-inch quick-release buckles to secure lid
Two Accessory Straps sewn on each pannier lid allow sleeping bags or other top loads to be tied length-wise on the pannier
Top lid itself can also be used to secure items (tent poles, sleeping bags, pads, etc.)
Two detachable 1.5-inch x 72-inch Vertical Compression Straps run from pannier bottom, up and over the top of the panniers and/or top load to the opposite pannier to pull load up and in to the center of gravity
Two detachable Stabilizing Straps on each pannier connect to the front and rear cinches to keep panniers down and stable during jumps, etc.
Two solid brass rings toward the bottom outside of each pannier connect to the Sopris Rain Cover hooks
Double-fabric bottom reinforcement
Weight (excluding Horn Straps) 5 lbs.
Colors: Red, Navy, and new colors Olive Green and Royal Blue
Sopris Standard Pannier Set
Sopris Standard Panniers are an extra-large, single-compartment pannier ideal for llamas, miniature donkeys/horses, extra-large goats, donkeys, ponies, and animals of a similar size.
Each pannier has one large compartment, ideal for hauling large, bulky items
Each pannier measures 23.5 inches long, 19.5 inches high, 8 inches deep (includes draw string top)
Total volume per pannier set is approximately 7300 cubic inches
A set (of four) horn straps are required to use the panniers with Sopris Roughy, Sopris Classic (discontinued), or other frame-type saddles
Pannier Stabilizing Bar can be removed to add Horn Straps or to wash panniers
Space at the center of the Pannier Stabilizing Bar is used for the Security Strap attachment, as a carrying handle, and a load scale weighing point
Draw string top and easy-to-adjust 1-inch quick-release buckles to secure large lid
Two Accessory Straps sewn on each pannier lid allow sleeping bags or other top loads to be tied length-wise on the pannier
Top lid itself can also be used to secure items (tent poles, sleeping bags, pads, etc.)
Two detachable 1.5-inch x 72-inch Vertical Compression Straps run from pannier bottom, up and over the top of the panniers and/or top load to the opposite pannier to pull load up and in to the center of gravity
Two detachable Stabilizing Straps on each pannier connect to the front and rear cinches to keep panniers down and stable during jumps, etc.
Two solid brass rings toward the bottom outside of each pannier connect to the Sopris Rain Cover hooks
Double-fabric bottom reinforcement
Weight (including Horn Straps) 5 lbs. 12 oz.
Colors: Red, Navy, and new colors Olive Green and Royal Blue
Sopris Intermediate Pannier Set
Sopris Intermediate Panniers are a smaller version of the Sopris Standard Panniers and are ideal for goats, alpacas, llamas, mini-donkeys/horses, donkeys, ponies and animals of similar size. Sopris Intermediate Panniers were not designed with volume in mind. However, like our larger panniers they are versatile and tough and will handle heavy loads such as small coolers with perishable food or iced drinks. Hunters often use these panniers to carry de-boned meat.
Single-compartment panniers with draw-string top
Each pannier measures 16 inches long x 13.5 inches high x 7 inches deep (includes draw string top)
Total volume per pannier set is approximately 3400 cubic inches
A set (of four) horn straps are required to use the panniers with Sopris Roughy, Sopris Classic (discontinued), or other frame-type saddles
Pannier Stabilizing Bar can be removed to add Horn Straps or to wash panniers
Space at the center of the Pannier Stabilizing Bar is used for the Security Strap attachment, as a carrying handle, and a load scale weighing point
Draw string top and easy-to-adjust 1-inch quick-release buckles to secure lid
Top lid itself can also be used to secure items (tent poles, sleeping bags, pads, etc.)
Two detachable Stabilizing Straps on each pannier connect to the front and rear cinches to keep panniers down and stable during jumps, etc.
Two solid brass rings toward the bottom outside of each pannier connect to the Sopris Rain Cover hooks
Weight (excluding Horn Straps) 2 lbs. 14 oz.
Colors: Red, Navy, and new colors Olive Green and Royal Blue
Sopris Rookie Pannier Set
Sopris Rookie Panniers are our smallest, simplest panniers and are used only with our Rookie and Rookie Lite saddles. They are recommended for goats under 135 pounds and 32 inches at the withers and alpacas.
Single-compartment panniers with form-fitting lid
Each pannier measures 14 inches long x 11 inches high x 7 inches deep
Total volume per pannier set is approximately 1100 cubic inches
Pannier Stabilizing Bar can be removed to wash panniers
Space at the center of the Pannier Stabilizing Bar is used for the Security Strap attachment, as a carrying handle, and a load scale weighing point
Two detachable Stabilizing Straps on each pannier connect to the front and rear cinches to keep panniers down and stable during jumps, etc.
No draw string top or rain cover attachments
Weight 1 lb. 8 oz.
Colors: Red, Navy, and new colors Olive Green and Royal Blue- Our smallest, simplest panniers