Berg is hand wash only. Due to its stain & dust resistant feature mostly you wouldn't need more than a soft damp cloth (or brush) along with mild soap (unscented) to spot clean and air dry. If your bag is well taken care of, we can 100% guarantee that you will only need to mildly clean it by hand once every year or so! 🤩
Berg is very ergonomic for your back because it accommodates your laptop (around shock absorbent double padded foam) up against your back by making it feel 30% lighter. Due to the laptop compartment being placed up against your back, along with its ventilated mesh shoulder straps and back padding. This soft & thick mesh padding around the entire body provides extra cushioning for your back. 😌
Let's take an example if you carry 5 kg (10 lbs) in a traditional backpack it feels like you are carrying a ton, but you won't feel like you're carrying 5 kg (10 lbs) when you wear the Berg backpack.
This is because of the position the laptop rests up against your back and the ventilated mesh shoulder straps and back padding. Along with the S-curved shape of the shoulder straps making you feel light as a feather. This way the heavyweight rests close to your back so it gets distributed evenly. Beautiful 🙌
No, it does not come with chest or waist straps. Apart from its look 🤭, we didn't see the need to include it. Since Berg weighs less than a kg by itself, coupled with the weight you put into the backpack feeling 30% lighter.
With the lumbar support given from the ventilated mesh shoulder straps and back padding. This heavy padded cushioning on the entire body of the bag, along with the S-curved shape of the shoulder straps serves as a substitute for chest and waist straps. The shoulder straps can be adjusted to fit your back snugly so it doesn't bounce around leaving you comfy and cozy!
Berg's shoulder straps aren't straight, they're S-curved (just like Berg has curves, so does it's shoulder straps! 🤩). So it feels comfier on your shoulders. The dimensions of each shoulder strap for Berg 13" are:
L: 15 in | 38 cm
W: 2.4 in | 6 cm
The straps are not anti slash but are quite thick. It is made out of nylon webbing, so it quite difficult to cut through it without you noticing. The body of Albert is highly cut resistant. It is further protected by the PP (Polypropylene) board which protects your laptop from bumps and protects you from pickpocketers cutting through the backpack.
Berg has one secret shoulder pocket on the left side of its shoulder strap. You can easily use it as a cardholder for your ATM, metro, ID and driving license cards. It can easily fit up to 4 cards. The dimensions of the secret shoulder pocket are:
L: 4.3 in | 11 cm
W: 2.4 in | 6 cm
The secret back pocket on Berg can easily accommodate a passport, wallet, keys and still has room for a bit more! It's not uncomfortable at all if you place a wallet in the secret back pocket because of it's thick ventilated mesh padding. The dimensions of the secret back pocket are:
L: 4.7 in | 12 cm
W: 10.6 in | 27 cm
Here's how the USB charging works:
Step 1: Place your power bank inside the designated power bank pocket
and plug in your cable into your power bank.
Step 2: Use the cord pass-through hole (right next to the designated power bank pocket) to pass through your cable.
Step 3: Plug in your cable into your device and use it effortlessly.
TIP💡~ You can leave your cable right at the edge of the cord pass-through hole to pull it out when needed! 🤓
Yes, Berg opens 180º and lays flat like a pancake. The laptop sleeve is isolated and can lay flat on the X-ray machine, with no metal obstructing the view. Breeze⚡through airport security checkpoint without removing your laptop out of the sleeve.
Yes, Berg counts as a personal item because of its compact shape so it can fit right under an airplane seat. It may differ by airline for economy, business and first class. The dimensions restriction is different for every airline so please contact your airline for the latest information and rules.