Ortlieb Vario

By: Ortlieb
Front facing view of the Ortlieb Vario

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Size Details
Capacity 23L
Capacity per Weight 17.7L
Weight 1.3kg 2.9lbs High
Capacity per Kg 17.7 Low
Dimensions 50x28x20cm 50x28x20in
Cubic Space 28000cm 28000in
Capacity Diff 5 Avg
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 82% (163/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 82% of airlines.

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👍 Reasons to Buy

  • Truly lightweight and comfortable to use.
  • Features a detachable backpack harness should the situation needs it. This makes the whole thing compact for storage.
  • Completely waterproof that will make sure your stuff stays dry.
  • One of the best bags you could bring when biking. This can be attached to a bike with Quick-Lock3.1 or the Quick-Lock2.1 mounting system. This also comes with a helmet holder.

🤔 Things to Consider

  • On the expensive side.
  • Only offers minimal organization.

🔎 Reviews

Ortlieb Vario backpack review
www.bikeradar.com

"The Ortlieb Vario QL2.1 is a high-quality waterproof pannier that is made in Germany. It has a fast and easy rack mounting system that securely attaches the pannier to the rack. It comes with a detachable backpack harness that fits conveniently into a waterproof outer pocket."


Ortlieb Vario Pack
road.cc

"A well made, nicely featured, versatile fully waterproof commuting bag that doubles as a comfortable rucksack."


Ortlieb Vario Review
www.outdoorgearlab.com

"A lightweight and innovative pannier design that works just as well on the rack or on your back"


Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Rolltop
Passport N
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack R
Frame R
Handles 1
Hip Belt R
Shoulder Strap N
Sternum Strap S
Inside
Laptop 15
Hydration N
Main Compartments 1
Organizer Y
Shoe Compartment N
Outside
Lash Points 4
Hard Shell False
Molle N
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 2
Water Resistant Y
Material:
PS33

Compatible Airlines

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Berlin (Closed), Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, AirAsiaX, Aircalin, Alitalia, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Pegasus Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Thomson Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Ukraine International, Ural Airlines, uTair Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Vivaaerobus, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen

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