Hybrid backpack-pannier bag
Panniers are a great way to add useful on-board storage to your bike, whether you’re going cycle touring or commuting across town. But most panniers are awkward to carry around. The solution is Ortlieb’s innovative Vario PS. This hybrid 26-litre pannier doubles as a backpack, giving you the best of both worlds. Featuring the brand’s Quick-Lock attachment systems on one side and a padded carrying system with chest strap and ergonomic shoulder straps on the other, it transforms from backpack to pannier in a flash. A flap with an integrated pocket covers the side that is not in use, keeping everything neat and tidy. It also boasts a zippered quick access outer pocket, a padded laptop sleeve and a waterproof rolltop closure – perfect for everyday use or more intrepid all-weather adventures.
- Practical bike pannier bag that doubles as a backpack
- 26 litres of carrying capacity
- Quick-Lock attachment system on one side and a padded back panel with chest strap and ergonomic shoulder straps on the other
- Flap with an integrated pocket covers the side that is not in use
- Zippered outer pocket for quick access items
- Waterproof rolltop closure
- Internal padded laptop compartment
- Reflectors and reflective yarn in the shoulder straps for safety and visibility
- Mesh outer pocket on the side
| Dimensions | 47 x 31 x 22 cm |
| Weight | 1550 g |
| Volume | 26 L |
| Max Load | 9 kg |
- Manufactured Locally - ORTLIEB have produced their products in Germany since their foundation in 1982, and will continue to do so into the future
- Manufactured Sustainably - ORTLIEB's water footprint is low, as they use hardly any water in their production. Still, despite having increased staff and production, they have maintained their water consumption at the same level since 2012
- Locally Sourced Materials - More than 70% of the materials used in ORTLIEB products are sourced from within Germany
- Sustainability through Longevity - ORTLIEB’s hallmark is 100% waterproofness. High quality fabrics and welded seams are totally waterproof up to a 100,000 mm water column and all ORTLIEB product closures are submitted to a field simulation test. ORTLIEB stands behind the quality of every product with a 5-year warranty
Life in the great outdoors is unpredictable, which is why it’s wise to be prepared. Basically, if your adventure goes from dry to downpour, you want your kit to stay safe and protected. Ortlieb’s durable, waterproof bike bags and backpacks are the ideal solution.
The first Ortlieb bag was invented in Germany in 1981, after founder Hartmut Ortlieb got back from a very wet bikepacking adventure in (you guessed it) Southern England. Inspired by tarpaulins he’d seen lashed on the truck beds of lorries, he fashioned a pair of bike panniers from red truck tarp, which he stitched at home on his mother’s sewing machine.
A year later he founded his own company, buoyed by early success and positive feedback from friends. In the following years, young Hartmut came up with a series of innovations that would define the modern drybag, using high frequency welded seams and roll-top closures. He even developed the first self-locking mounting system to attach panniers to bike frames.
Today, Ortlieb remains the first and most trusted choice for adventures and expeditions on land or sea – a brand name synonymous with waterproof protection and super-tough, outdoor-ready gear.
