Ortlieb Vario

Description

Behold, the Ortlieb Vario is the innovative hybrid backpack that converts from backpack to pannier in seconds. Your life as a commuter cyclist is about to be changed forever!

Backpack or pannier? With the versatile and innovative Vario, you will no longer have to ask yourself this question.

Mounting your Vario to your bike’s rack is as easy as holding the carry handle and dropping the hooks on your rack.  A double sided ‘flap’ with an integrated pocket covers whichever side you aren’t using.  Simply unhook the flap and whip it across the bag to access the side you need – pannier hooks or backpack straps.

Thinking about those items you need quick access to, Ortlieb have provided a zippered outside pocket. Everything else you will be able to access via the practical and proven roll closure. And because this is for commuters, there is a padded laptop compartment inside.

We love this waterproof bike bag for combining all the benefits of an Ortlieb backpack with all the benefits of an Ortlieb pannier!

How does the Ortlieb Vario Work? Check out Ortlieb’s video demonstration below

Choose your Mounting System

The Vario is available with 2 different mounting systems – both work on just about any bike rack, but they are a little different.

QL2.1 SYSTEM – The most popular, this system works on any rack, and any side of your rack
+ rotating mounting bracket permits attachment on either side of your bike rack

QL3.1 SYSTEM – This system leaves most of the mounting hardware on your rack. But it means you have to choose one side of your rack to always mount your pannier to. The benefit though, is that there are no obtrusive hooks on your bag.

Ortlieb Vario Features & Specs

• IP64 Waterproof rating – learn more about what this rating means on our Blog.
• Available in both QL2.1 & QL3.1 mounting systems
• QL2.1 Mounting System (Ortlieb’s most popular) fits on both sides of your rack
• QL3.1 Mounting System includes hardware to attach to one side of your bike
• Whichever mounting system you choose, the Vario comes with everything you need to fit it to your rack – no additional accessories need to be purchased.
• Available in 20L & 26L sizes
• Formerly known as a the ‘Vario PS’
• Adjustable mounting hooks to fit any bike rack
• Reflectors
• Reflective yarn in the shoulder straps
• Mesh outer pocket on the side
• Available in 4 colours: Petrol blue, Rooibos red, Dark Sand brown & Black

	20L Vario	26L Vario
WEIGHT	1.36 kg	1.55 kg
HEIGHT	45 cm	47 cm
WIDTH	31 cm	31 cm
DEPTH	18 cm	22 cm
VOLUME	20 L	26 L

Ortlieb Product Codes: F7712 / F7713 / F7715 / F7717 / F7718 / F7719 / F7749 / F7750 / F7720