Frequently asked questions
Here you’ll find answers to common questions about our backpacks.
All Street, Urban and City models have a dedicated laptop or tablet compartment.
Street Go, Street FLX, Street Light, City Max and Urban fit laptops or tablets up to 16 inches.
Street Bold, Urban Midi and City fit a 14-inch Chromebook.
City Light fits laptops or tablets up to 13 inches.
All our backpacks are made with water-repellent materials, but they are not fully waterproof. In heavy or prolonged rain, we recommend using a rain cover to protect the backpack and its contents.
Street FLX, Street Go and Street Light have a water-repellent coating on the main fabric. The seams and zips are not waterproof. A suitable rain cover can be purchased separately.
Urban, City and City Max have water-repellent fabric and an integrated rain cover in the bottom compartment.
City Light also has water-repellent fabric, and a rain cover must be purchased separately.
With 80 years of experience, we know what it takes to create backpacks that stand up to an active everyday life. Our backpacks are designed for daily use, with durable materials and strict quality standards. They undergo thorough testing and quality checks, giving you a reliable companion for commuting, workouts and outdoor adventures. With proper care, your backpack is designed to stay with you for years to come.
All Beckmann backpacks come with a 4-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. If a buckle or strap becomes worn or damaged, we offer affordable spare parts that can help extend your backpack’s lifespan.
A laptop, books and work essentials can add up to a substantial daily load. A supportive backpack helps keep the load close to your body and makes it more comfortable to carry when you walk, cycle or move around throughout the day.
Street FLX, Street Bold, Urban, City and City Max have padded back panels and shoulder straps, an adjustable chest strap and anatomically shaped back support. The chest strap helps keep the shoulder straps in place.
Street FLX and Street Go also have removable hip belts, providing additional support for the load.
A good fit and proper adjustment are just as important as the features: use both shoulder straps, pack heavier items closest to your back and avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
The lighter Street Light and City Light models have different carrying systems, so choose according to how much you carry and how long you carry it.
Start with your laptop, your workday essentials and how much extra you carry. Street FLX, Street Go, Urban and City Max all have a dedicated compartment that fits a 16-inch laptop or tablet. The backpacks are ergonomically designed for comfortable carrying throughout the day, whether you walk, cycle or commute to work. Durable, water-repellent materials make them well suited to everyday use and changing weather.
Water-repellent materials and a sleek design make them a good fit for both your commute and your day at the office.
Street FLX – 30–35 litres: From the office to the gym.
Expandable capacity provides extra space when needed, while compression straps and a removable hip belt help keep the packed backpack stable.
Street Go – 26 litres: A versatile companion from the office to after-work plans.
Its separate laptop compartment offers convenient access, while compression straps, a chest strap and a removable hip belt help keep the backpack stable on the move.
Urban – 30 litres: Classic style with room for your whole workday.
A laptop compartment close to your back, bottle pockets and an integrated rain cover make it a practical everyday choice.
City Max – 34 litres: For workdays when you have more to carry.
Its spacious capacity provides room for documents, lunch and extra clothes alongside your laptop.
Street FLX, Street Go, Urban and City Max all have a dedicated compartment that fits a 16-inch laptop or tablet. The backpacks are ergonomically designed for comfortable carrying throughout the day, whether you walk, cycle or commute to school or university. Durable, water-repellent materials make them well suited to everyday use and changing weather. These versatile backpacks fit more than your study essentials – take them to the gym, on a hike or on your next trip. Choose the model that suits your body, how much you need to carry and how you like to pack.
Street FLX – 30–35 litres: Space that adapts to your day.
Expand the backpack by approximately 5 litres when books, gym clothes or an extra jumper need to come along, and use the removable hip belt for extra support.
Street Go – 26 litres: Easy access for busy study days.
The wraparound zip gives a clear view of books and essentials, while the separate laptop compartment is accessible from both inside and outside.
Urban – 30 litres: A classic choice for books and a laptop.
The laptop compartment sits close to your back, and the integrated rain cover is handy whether you walk, cycle or commute to school or university.
City Max – 34 litres: More room for a full study day.
Choose this model when you regularly carry several textbooks, folders and a laptop together.
Choose a travel backpack based on how much you need to pack, how you like to organise your belongings, and whether you prefer to travel light or have extra space for a weekend away.
Street FLX – 30–35 litres: More room for a weekend away.
Expand it by approximately 5 litres for extra clothes, and use the compression straps and removable hip belt when carrying a fuller backpack.
Street Go – 26 litres: Easy packing for short trips.
The wraparound zip provides a wide opening and easy access. A dedicated compartment for a 16-inch laptop or tablet is accessible from both inside and outside.
Street Light – 22 litres: A compact option for active trips.
A separate ventilated compartment for shoes or a towel makes packing easier to organise, with integrated mesh storage for extra items.
City Light – 20 litres: Travel light with this backpack.
Tuck away the shoulder straps to carry it as a handbag or bag, and use the wide zip opening to reach items at the bottom.
The backpacks can be used as carry-on luggage if they meet the requirements of your airline and ticket type. Capacity in litres alone does not determine whether a backpack is accepted as carry-on luggage. Check the external dimensions and total weight of the fully packed backpack, including any FLX expansion.
Dimensions (width × height × depth):
- Street Go: 30 × 47 × 20 cm
- Street FLX: 33 × 49 × 23 cm
- Street Light: 30 × 44 × 17 cm
- City Light: 29 × 40 × 17 cm
We recommend washing your backpack by hand with a mild liquid detergent. If you choose to use a washing machine, remove the rain cover, aluminium rib, decorative buttons, flashing light, and air cushion where applicable. Place the backpack in a pillowcase to prevent the straps from getting caught, and select a gentle cycle. Air-dry the backpack and do not tumble-dry it. Please note that damage caused by machine washing is not covered by the warranty.
You can read more about how we recommend to wash your backpack here.
Beckmann backpacks are primarily made from recycled polyester (rPET), made from used plastic bottles and certified according to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). According to Textile Exchange, recycled polyester (rPET) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% compared with virgin polyester.
However, our approach to sustainability goes beyond material choices. We believe the most sustainable backpack is one that lasts. That's why we focus on durability and functionality, creating products that can be used and loved for many years. To help extend the life of our backpacks even further, we also offer spare parts whenever possible.
We use certified materials and follow requirements for chemical safety and responsible production:
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS): Our rPET material is certified. This verifies its recycled content and sets requirements for traceability, chemicals, environmental practices and working conditions.
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: Our textile materials are certified and tested for harmful substances.
- REACH and the POPs Regulation: We follow EU regulations that restrict the use of harmful chemicals in products. These are legal requirements, not certifications.
- EN 71-3: Products intended for preschool children and pupils in grades 1–3 are also tested according to this standard, which sets limits on the amounts of certain substances, including heavy metals, that materials can release.
- Fair Wear Foundation: Beckmann is a member and works to improve working conditions at its suppliers. This is a membership, not a certification of individual backpacks.
For you, this means verified recycled material, textiles tested for harmful substances and ongoing work to improve conditions for the people who make your backpack.