BEST Backpack/Pannier Convertible ORTLIEB VARIO PS Review (New For 2022!)

This bag just got released, Ortlieb is supposed to be getting these in stock in July!

What size is the one he's using? I think there are two sizes available. Wondering if his is the larger or smaller one.

I'm trying to decide what to get as a pannier. I will be using it mostly for grocery shopping, but there will be times (say a cold winter day) when I want to walk to get my groceries and therefore want a backpack. But I need it to be fairly large. Not jumbo, but bigger than my standard size I carry now.

Very nice, I have an Eastpak Maclo and it is a good backpack and pannier but the transition between modes is clunky. This looks much better.

How does the backpack shoulder straps handle the rain. Do they soak up in that pouch while you riding?

I had an old MEC bag that has one side with a hard plate that connects as the pannier, takes all the knocks and weather, then zips off the bag to release and reveal the straps for a backpack. Wish I bought a second one at the time not made anymore. Ideas are always out there for pannier backpacks so nice to see this design. I like the flip around material. The ORTLIEB material looks a lot more waterproof and much larger interior space so certainly worth considering. Next evolution of the pannier backpack would be zippered pass-through luggage cart handle holes on the bottom and top. See that popup once in while but never combined with a good backpack

this looks good but needs a more critical review. Lots of questions

Just ordered one for in office use. Hoping h commuter insert I have also fits in there.

Thanks for the video - a lot more helpful than Ortlieb’s video for the product!

I'm struggling with paying $200 for a single bag. But you're right this is one of the only options on the market for this type. Most of the others have quality or just bad design reviews.

Why don’t you like the 3.1?… I just ordered the 3.1 version!

Is there a laptop pouch?

IMO, I stopped this at 4.21 time stamp.If it's less than 40 bucks (per side) it might be worth it. Now wait and see what the cost really is. I just bought my second ebike a week ago as my main transportation and I'm all about value. I wish I could include photos, but I can load twice as much in my cheap setup as two of these bags on an Lectric 2.0

I got my 2.0 today it's a beast pedal assist 3 is all you need I might change the freeweel but I doubt it. I'm in no rush anymore! 🤕 I call them saddlebags

Link for bag gives error message