Vario PS Pannier
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Why We Like The Ortlieb Vario PS Pannier
After we dismount our commuter bike, the Vario PS Pannier makes it easy to keep our belongings close. Ortlieb's innovative design features backpack straps that pack away while we ride and offer easy, comfortable carry while we walk. External pockets let us reach smaller essentials when we're on the move. And reflective details keep us visible to drivers if our commute takes place after dark.
Details
- Two-in-one backpack-style pannier for commutes by bike and foot
- Water-resistant fabric keeps essentials protected from rough weather
- Quick-Lock connectors for easy attachment to your bike cargo rack
- Available with either the QL2.1 or QL3.1 system
- Stowable backpack straps deploy for comfortable carry
- External pockets for added organization and quick access to essentials
- Reflective side and strap details boost visibility and safety
- 20-pound weight limit great for daily outings
- Item #OLBA03Z
- Material
- PS33 (nylon, PU coating)
- Volume
- 26L (1587cu in), 20L (1220cu in)
- Pockets
- [external] 1 zippered front, 1 stretch mesh side, [internal] 1 drop-in
- Number Included
- 1
- Compatibility
- [Q2.1] 8-16mm racks (optional hooks for 20mm racks), [Q3.1] up to 10mm racks (optional hooks for up to 14mm racks)
- Includes
- stowable backpack straps
- Dimensions
- [Q2.1 20L] 17.7 x 12.2 x 7.1in, [Q2.1 26L] 18.5 x 12.2 x 8.3in, [Q3.1 26L] 18.5 x 12.2 x 8.7in
- Claimed Weight
- [Q2.1 20L] 3lb, [Q2.1 26L] 3lb 6.7oz, [Q3.1 26L] 3lb 9oz
- Activity
- commuting
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Large
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 10, 2024
Great daily bag for work commute
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have an ebike (Ride1Up 700 series) and decided to purchase this bag for my daily commute to work. It is an excellent bag - it carries everything I need (computer, lunch, water bottle, jacket, and shoes) and has keep it perfectly dry when biking in the rain. The backpack is comfortable to wear as well.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
October 24, 2024
Fine bag, with one annoying issue
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I bought this bag for my daily commuting, to upgrade my 15yo ortlieb classic panniers with something I could more easily walk a few blocks with. So far the bag has been good in terms of being easy to load on the bike, and the conversion from pannier to backpack is relatively easy. It looks good for a 'pannier backpack', except for my one gripe with this bag. The problem involves the fabric flap that you move from back to front when converting between bike/back. The fabric is held on with 3 little fittings, but two of them are just a plastic piece that goes into a gap in fabric, with nothing that securely grabs them. It's very easy for the plastic pieces to become free of the fabric, which means that the fabric flap piece of my bag is always flopping around.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
March 22, 2024
just what I was looking for, pretty big
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
If you're on the fence about what size to get, they seem large relative to the claimed capacity. The 20L is a pretty big backpack on me. I can comfortably fit my laptop and accessories, lunch, a change of clothes, and an extra jacket in it. The 26L is really huge (I saw it in-person at REI) which would be nice if you're going to use it for your grocery shopping or if you take a ton of stuff commuting, but for my purposes it would generally be too much (keeping in mind I'm not a large person)
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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