{"product_id":"ortlieb-vario-plus-ql2-2-26l-pannier-backpack","title":"Ortlieb Vario Plus QL2.2 26L bicycle pannier and backpack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrtlieb Vario Plus QL2.2 26L — the hybrid, sized for people who carry everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix extra litres over the 20-litre Vario does not sound like much until you have tried to fit a laptop, a change of clothes and a helmet into a commuter bag at the same time. The Vario Plus is the version for longer days and heavier loads: the same one-movement conversion between pannier and backpack, in a body with room to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plus in the name refers to the fabric. Where the Urban model reaches for a matte textile finish, the Plus is built from a PU-coated Cordura blend chosen for abrasion resistance above all — the material Ortlieb reaches for when a bag is expected to be thrown into train luggage racks and dragged through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne movement, two bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reversible flap covers whichever side is not in use. Turned one way, the Quick-Lock2.2 rail and hooks face out, ready for the rack. Turned the other, the padded harness, ergonomic shoulder straps and chest strap come forward and the hardware vanishes. No straps flapping into the rear wheel, no hooks digging into your back. The flap carries an integrated zipped pocket, so it earns its place twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Lock2.2\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQL2.2 builds on the QL2.1 system that has been on Ortlieb panniers for decades, with more tolerance for the variety of racks in the wild. Hooks adjust tool-free from 10 to 16 mm; supplied inserts step down to 12, 10 and 8 mm. The lower hook rail has scratch protection to spare your rack tube, and the lower hook rotates in 15-degree increments and adjusts for height, which is what makes the difference on awkward rack geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrganisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain compartment with roll-top closure, opening wide for bulky loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded laptop sleeve, 36 × 24.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner organiser pocket for small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped outer pocket for quick access — not inside the waterproof volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated pocket in the reversible flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying handle and chest strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWaterproofing, precisely\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vario Plus is rated IP64: dust-tight, and protected against splashing water from all directions. Heavy rain, road spray and a wet train platform are all within its remit. The rating depends on technique — roll the closure down three to four times and tension it downward. The zipped outer pocket sits outside the sealed volume and will let water in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 26 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 47 × 31 × 22 cm (H × W × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaptop sleeve: 36 × 24.5 × 2.5 cm — fits up to approximately 15.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 1,620 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum load: 9 kg as recommended by Ortlieb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: PU-coated Cordura blend, PVC-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: roll-top with reversible flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Quick-Lock2.2, tool-free, 10–16 mm tubes with inserts for 12, 10 and 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproofing: IP64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much bigger is this than the 20-litre Vario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix litres, and the difference is mostly depth: 22 cm against 18 cm, with 2 cm more height. The footprint on the rack is nearly identical, so if a 20-litre Vario fits your bike, this will too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my laptop fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe padded sleeve is 36 × 24.5 × 2.5 cm, which covers 15.6-inch notebooks and anything smaller. 16-inch machines fit but leave little room for a thick protective case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sold singly or in a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingly. The carrying system occupies one side of the bag, so the Vario is a single-bag product by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does IP64 mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust-tight and protected against splashing water from every direction. Your contents stay dry through sustained rain and spray, provided the roll-top is closed three to four times and tensioned. It is not a submersion rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be locked to the rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot the bag itself, but the QL2 Lock (F3913) fits the upper rail of the QL2.2 mounting and secures the bag to the rack. Ortlieb's anti-theft devices E124 and E125 are the other option. Both are available from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be repaired?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Hooks, rails, buckles and straps are all available as spare parts, and the bag carries a five-year warranty. Our workshop at L'Hirondelle Bike Shop in Meppel can fit replacement hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortlieb","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 26 L","offer_id":51970553446741,"sku":"OF7757","price":184.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Chile \/ 26 L","offer_id":51970553479509,"sku":"OF7758","price":184.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9387\/9893\/files\/unnamed_45bfab5c-12a6-4ba1-8e51-16e5e5097e16.jpg?v=1789384327","url":"https:\/\/hirondellebikeshop.com\/products\/ortlieb-vario-plus-ql2-2-26l-pannier-backpack","provider":"Hirondelle Bike Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}