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Ortlieb Vario QL2.1

Ortlieb Vario QL2.1
4.7 / 5
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4 / 5

No more sticky back of the backpack

- Reinder, 28 September, 2025

I am very happy with it. Just click it on your bike and when you arrive, fold the flap and carry on with your backpack.

Pros & Cons

Clicks quickly onto the bike
Easy to change from bike bag to backpack
There is only 1 small separate compartment in the inner part
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4 / 5

Handy product for both on and off the bike

- Eline, 2 July, 2025

Handy product for both on and off the bike. Only on 1 side of the overflap is a small pocket, otherwise there are no pockets on the outside of the bag.

Pros & Cons

Easy to make and carry as a backpack
Handy on and off the bike
Laptop compartment on the inside
Waterproof
Almost no pockets on the outside
Could have been a bit cheaper from me
I personally find the rolling top a little less convenient.
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4 / 5

Quality which is well worth its price.

- Marc, 14 October, 2024

Fully meets expectations. Usage e.g. changing from pannier to rucksack goes more smoothly than in some demonstration films Also suitable for daily shopping as the bag can be loaded high (no need to close it in dry weather)

Pros & Cons

Few,but beautiful colours
Handy in use
Tangible solidity
Miss pocket on outside when hanging bag on bike
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4 / 5

Highly recommended

- Daniela, 15 July, 2024

Bag is lighter than expected, so that was a pleasant surprise. Laptop compartment is slightly wider, easily fits 2 laptops (I regularly carry), also a plus. Unfortunately, I (small version - 20L) miss a pocket on the outside for my water bottle. The small pocket on the outside is very handy, only with a lot of stuff in it, it becomes more difficult to switch from bag to backpack & vice versa.

Pros & Cons

Colour
No bottle on the side
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4 / 5

Smart pannier and backpack in one, but not a pack mule bag

- Ruud, 7 May, 2024

Been looking for a long time for a bag that attaches to the carrier in one click, but can also be worn as a backpack. Clever system with the flap that quickly switches the bag between backpack and pannier. This also makes it easy to switch to backpack mode when walking during a bike ride, and the backpack straps are also not in the way (or in the spokes!!) when it's on the bike. Loading is a bit tricky because both the backpack-side and the pannier-side have a hard inner plate and there is also a laptop compartment insert. So for loading up with groceries, the bag is less suitable. Really a perfect "daypack".

Pros & Cons

good carrying comfort as backpack
really two bags in one
sturdy mounting on bicycle
laptop compartment limits access
not easy to load
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4 / 5

Top product, beautiful and practical!

- Ann, 1 December, 2023

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.

Pros & Cons

Backpack
Beautiful design
Easy to clip onto bike
Easy to roll up
Good quality
Shoulder strap
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4 / 5

Handy multifunctional bicycle bag

- Karim, 12 October, 2023

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

Pros & Cons

Easy to use
High quality
Few extra compartments
High price
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4 / 5

Top pannier!

- Ana, 7 November, 2022

Very convenient bag to take to my work

Pros & Cons

Beautiful
Handy
Large
Laptop compartment is too small
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