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Panniers hang symmetrically on either side of a pack animal

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You cannot just throw all your bags on top of the beast. You have to meticulously balance two identical bags on the sides, turning packing for a trip into an incredibly frustrating math problem.

Panniers hang symmetrically on either side of a pack animal
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