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Ortlieb Vario PS

Ortlieb Vario PS
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4.5 / 5
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1 / 5

Disappointed and incorrect information in the description.

- Serge, 16 July, 2021

Bought the Vario to commute daily and for occasional day trips. The bag is spacious, waterproof and easy to convert into a backpack.Quick lock 2.1 system is super and more convenient than 3.1 if you change bikes frequently or want to share the bag with someone. So far all expected bags from Ortlieb for this price. The laptop compartment is non-existent. Indeed A4 documents fit in here, your laptop should not be much wider than an A4. According to the specifications, a 15.4" laptop would fit. This is not correct at all. Have tested it with a 15" and a 14", you can't get them in there. A 13" will do, but the compartment offers no protection at all. However, there is enough room to make that inner pocket bigger and put a soft shell. The (small) laptop is difficult to get in if there is already stuff in the bag. This information is wrong in the description and because of this I made a mis-buy. The bottom of the Vario is also not extra reinforced. External side pockets are unusable, a regular water bottle does not fit in there and when the bag is full, you can't even get a narrower bottle in there. Conclusion: For 5 stars, you are better off with a Bike Packer Plus (more convenient closure, front pocket, caps at the bottom) + Carrying System (backpack straps) + Commuter inserts (laptop compartment).

Pros & Cons

Quick Lock 2.1
reflective strips
waterproof
No laptop compartment
No waterproof external pockets
side pockets for water bottle much too small
Underside not reinforced
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1 / 5

Expensive but good!

- Roman, 13 March, 2021

Usable on the bike and as a backpack!

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Design
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Water tightness
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