GEORG BACKPACK · SUGAR

Size:
45 × 30 × 12 cm (closed)
62 × 30 × 12 cm (open)

Volume:
16.2 L (closed)
22.3 L (open)

Weight:
approx. 400 g

You love to travel! Our backpack perfectly complies with airline carry-on requirements.

Space for:
laptop up to 15", toiletry bag, water bottle, and everything you need for everyday life.

A great backpack for work, everyday use, and trips alike – while remaining lightweight.

BEE GUARANTEE:
This model comes with the signature bee on the front.

• Comfortable, adjustable shoulder straps made from upcycled sack material and soft cotton from overproduction
• Padded back for high carrying comfort
• Adjustable closure: the top opening can be rolled or folded down – for larger loads, the volume can be increased by up to 17 cm in height
• Side zipper to the main compartment for quick access
• Three inner pockets (1 large, 2 small) to organize your essentials
• Three extra-deep outer pockets for protection against unwanted reaching inside, space for e.g. your keys and a small umbrella
• Packaged in a reusable pouch made of upcycled cotton

Main material:
upcycled* packaging sacks made of PP fabric · formerly used as pre-printed sugar sacks

Accessory material:

• straps made of 100% cotton
• zipper made of plastic (polyacetal/nylon), metal (brass/aluminum) and polyester for the textile tape
• various small parts, such as metal carabiners & rings
• leather remnants from cross-country ski boot production

Properties:
durable · robust · long-lasting · water-repellent against splashes and light rain

Note on interior color:
Depending on material availability, we use different colors for the inner lining. It is possible that the interior color may differ from the photo.

Care:
not suitable for the washing machine · easy to clean with a damp cloth (without cleaning agents) · avoid the print

* Our products are created through upcycling, not recycling. In recycling, waste material is first destroyed to make something new (high energy consumption). In upcycling, something completely new is created directly from the base material (in our case through manual labor).

Where does the name GEORG come from?
Georg is Sissi's younger brother. The model was designed for him because he spends a lot of time out and about in the city, rides a bike, and always has his computer and gym gear with him.

How big is the GEORG BACKPACK really?
16.2 L closed, expandable to 22.3 L open (rolltop). Space for a laptop up to 15", toiletry bag, and water bottle.

Does a laptop fit inside?
Yes, up to 15 inches. Three interior pockets (1 large, 2 small) and three extra-deep exterior pockets provide additional space for small items.

Is the backpack waterproof or just water-repellent?
Water-repellent, yes — it keeps things dry during splashes and short rain showers. It is not designed for continuous heavy rain or submersion.

Is the backpack really handmade?
Yes, handmade in Cambodia, designed in Vienna, and signed personally by the seamstress.

Is every GEORG really one-of-a-kind?
Every sugar sack had a life of its own before this. The characteristic bee on the front is guaranteed; color gradients and wear may differ slightly from piece to piece.

How much waste is really avoided by the backpack?
About 410 g of PP per piece — which corresponds to 2.41 sugar sacks that are not incinerated or sent to a landfill.

How quickly will my order arrive?
Shipped within 48 hours, CO2-neutral; free shipping from €75.

What does my purchase have to do with the Mango Tree School?
At least 5% of our annual profit goes to our passion project, the "Mango Tree School" in Cambodia – with this, we finance the salary of teacher Rithy and learning materials for over 90 students. A small way of giving something back to the country where the majority of our products are made.