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Ortlieb Vario PS

I love the 2in1 function as a rucksack and bike bag.

I have finally found a pannier that can be quickly converted into a rucksack. Until now I only had the "normal" bike bag from Ortlieb, there is no better one. I carry my shopping comfortably on my back to the bike. The bike bag also looks cool as a rucksack. The carrying comfort is great. Rain can't harm it.

Great buy, finally a bag that's versatile AND performs well in terms of safety and ergonomics. Would definitely recommend!

In de afgelopen regenachtige weken de tas/rugzak goed kunnen testen. Hij is zelfs bij extreme regenval 100% waterdicht.

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More than meets the product information.

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Very happy with this bag! Very easy to adjust from pannier to backpack. Only it would be nice if there was a handle for the shoulder to make it easier to carry from the pannier.

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Fast dispatch, great quality

Ask me in six months' time

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Handy bag that is one of the few that can be used as a pannier and a backpack. Easy to remove and put on the bike. Water resistance has not yet been tested

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The bag is very pricey and therefore I had a lot of trouble choosing between this one or the one from another brand. Very glad I went for this bag and I am sure it will last a very long time. Coincidentally saw the other bag I had my eye on (valkental) in the bike shed at work the other day. Although that one certainly looks nice too the fabric feels like it is of lesser quality than Ortlieb's. So I am confident that this bag is worth its money.

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The bag is top notch and the quality is second to none

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Great bag, which carries nicely and is comfortable to use

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I bike 50km commuting p.d. and this bag has it all for me. Obviously waterproof and a good carrying system. I had been looking for something like this for years and now found it!

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Very convenient bag to take to my work

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Easy to attach to the luggage rack! Also the change from backpack to bike bag works easily and quickly.

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I love this backpack! I hated walking around college with my bike bag. On the other hand, I don't like riding my bike with a backpack either. This bag is really a brilliant hybrid. Switching between "back carry" and "carrier" is a pretty easy feat. The back and straps are padded and the laptop compartment is placed so that it fits comfortably close to the back. On the luggage carrier it is hooked like any Ortlieb bag. Very practical.

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I chose the product because I do not like to wear the backpack on my back when cycling . The conversion is totally simple. I would recommend the bag without reservation. If they were a little bigger evtl also as a school bag for my son.

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This bag is the eierlegende Wollmilchsau. Extremely universal. We will purchase another bag, although we have several Ortlieb bicycle bags. What is not mentioned above: the bag stands by itself, very helpful. Colors are of course a matter of taste. Although I also wrote the negative thing, these can not be offset against the positive.

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This bag is my best purchase in a long time. No more bag on my back while cycling, but still possible to carry the bag on your back throughout the day. Super easy to use and the good quality you are used to from Ortieb.

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So far, the transformation into a backpack is super solved and holds perfectly. However, a long-term test is still pending.

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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).

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It totally meets my expectation. Nice bag of good size that goes easily from bag to pannier. Ideal for someone who has to bike far to work.

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I gave the backpack to my friend, he is very enthusiastic and wears it with pleasure. In addition, he still looks great and makes a high-quality impression. The only drawback is that there is no laptop compartment. This requires that the laptop is always packed extra, which makes transport difficult. But for city use and for bike trips super, so still 5 stars.

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Usable on the bike and as a backpack!

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