FjällrävenFjällräven Kanken Unisex Outdoor Hiking Backpack available in Black - 13 x 27 x 38 cm

Just to give a little background info; I have loved Fjällräven forever, and have had their bags, clothes and jackets.Being Scandinavian, growing up in the 80’s everybody had Kånken bags. Me too, it looks great and it is just really functional, as a kid I would use it for my school books and the bag lasted forever, my whole family had them and they would last at least 5-6 years easily, my mum’s longer as she was more careful.My last bag was packed away and I didn't use it for about 10 years and then decided to buy a new one 2 years ago as they were suddenly everywhere and I missed having my own.Joy!Well, for a while. Initially I did think the material had gotten a bit flimsy, thinner and the bag felt different form my old ones. I was right, the stitching came undone in several places and holes appeared in the corner, even though I am much more careful now a days than when I was a kid and stuffed it full of hardback books. I would say it was in good condition for maybe 6-8 months, then it started falling apart.It also seemed to get drenched every time it rained, I never remembered my childhood bags being wet and my school books damaged, but with my new bag the water went straight through soaking all the content so I think they might have started using cheaper materials to keep the prices low.I then discovered the Kånken No. 2, made from G1000 matreial, which I have had Fjällräven trousers in and know is waterproof so I thought I would give it a go as my last Kånken needed stitching up every 2 weeks and I was fed up having to cover it in plastic bags when cycling in the rain.I couldn’t be happier with the purchase.The bag is wonderful, the material feels much better quality, it seems bigger and is compared to my old original Kånken, but it says in the description it shouldn’t be, so maybe it is just because the material is softer, the front pocket seems bigger and the seat is covered in G1000 so it is slightly thicker than the one in the original Kånken bag. It is also waterproof and can be ‘re-waterproofed’ with the Greenland Wax bar which I find very handy, I used to use the wax bar for my trousers and it works really well either iron it on or use a hairdryer to get the wax absorbed by the material.The straps are thicker and the buckles made from metal (they are plastic on the original Kånken), the leather bits add a sense of style and endurance and the bag just seems like I remember the old Kånken: good looking and dependable!It is definitely worth investing the extra money to get the Kånken No. 2 if you are after a better-quality back pack.

Good size to hold all my daily things for work.Use public transport alot, this bag perfect for all my things and has kept it all dry in rain showers.Would recommend.

Great product, super quick delivery. Just what my daughter wanted for school. Nice and roomy, comfortable straps

I wanted a sturdy long-lasting bag to carry my laptop in comfortably, and this met all those needs. I've never owned a Fjallraven bag before, but I certainly recommend them. The compartment on the front zips all the way down, making it very easy to pack and unpack, as well as find what I need from it. No matter how much I pack into it, it always sits comfortably on my shoulders. Love the black leather with the black bag. Suits all environments, from work to school.

I was looking to buy a smaller rucksack, the size of the Kanken bags should be OK for me to take into a large festival I'm attending as it seems to meet the size criteria laid down by the organisers. But there are so many to choose from. I went to look at the goods at one High Street store and was told that only the Re-Kanken bags are made from re-cycled material. In fact 11 plastic bottles are recycled to make each bag and it is the proud boast of the company that once the bags are near the end of their life they can again be recycled! The Re-Kanken bags appear to be the ones with the logo is stitched in the same colour as the bag. Those bags with the red logo on the white background are still the genuine article but apparently, so I'm informed, are made from different materials. There doesn't seem to be much difference in size or price! I'm still dithering which to buy, apparently there are fakes about but which sort are more likely to be copied I'm not really sure.

I really like this bag! Perfect size and quality

Very pleased with this. Arrived on time

I am very happy with this and I like it

Me encanto por su diseño negro y piel, como tambien mochila y bolsa, un clasico para llevar a todos lados;es todo lo que estaba buscado.

Have the lighter version - this is heavier material with real leather straps - much higher end looking - love the brand and am still carrying this as my main bag

Sehr schön

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, lo zaino è bello, comodo e capiente. Il materiale è di qualità, penso sia un ottimo acquisto.

Pensava que era só uma mala que estava na moda, mas a qualidade de construção e a simplicidade da mala são realmente muito boas.