Ortlieb Vario
by Ortlieb
Deeper stats
| Capacity-to-weight | 17.7 L/kg 7.9 L/lb | Low |
| Cubic space | 28 L 1920 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | 5 L5 L | Low |
✈️ 82% (163/199)
This bag can be used as a carry on in 82% of airlines.
Our verdict
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 from around the web
Ortlieb Vario backpack review
www.bikeradar.com
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
road.cc
A well made, nicely featured, versatile fully waterproof commuting bag that doubles as a comfortable rucksack.
Ortlieb Vario Review
www.outdoorgearlab.com
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 |
| Hip Belt | R |
| Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 15 |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | False |
| Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y |
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Material: PS33 |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 163 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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