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Originally designed for Swedish schoolchildren in 1978, the Fjallraven Kanken Daypack has become a well-loved and iconic backpack for children and adults around the world.

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Features

  • Made from durable, water-resistant vinylon
  • Features carry handles as well as minimalist backpack straps
  • Outside zippered pocket and 2 slip-in pockets keep items handy
  • The Fjallraven Kanken Daypack comes in a wide range of colors and makes a great carry-on travel tote
  • This item meets carry-on size restrictions for most airlines (size not to exceed 45 linear inches when adding L+W+H; this is subject to change, so check with your airline).

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Travel

Bag Style

Backpack

Gear Capacity (L)

16 liters

Gear Capacity (cu. in.)

976 cubic inches

Number of Exterior Pockets

3 + main compartment

Carry-On

Yes

Material(s)

Vinylon

Dimensions

15 x 10.6 x 5.1 inches

Weight

10.24 ounces

Gender

Unisex

Reviews
117 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

69% 31 of 45 reviewers recommended

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The resilient one
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Excellent Daily Backpack

I have had this bag since 2017 and I beat the crap out of it and it has held up beyond my expectations. . The only thing I wish is that I could wash it better, because I am so hard on my stuff. I would put one more strip of padding on the bottom of the area for the laptop and two way zippers for the front little pocket, One other suggestion is for the side pockets where you can put your drinks it would be cool if one of those was a little longer, and you could zip it up.. ..This bag is very well made, nothing has come apart, nothing has had to be replaced and all the zippers are intact at almost 8 years since purchase with daily use!

Sara
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Not sustainable

Bought the bag for my daughter to utilise for school. Thoroughly disappointed with the product. You say that you look at the durability and reliability of the product. It has broken at the zip so sustainability is not the same as promised . Would not recommend this product

Lolita
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

Bad quality

i’m really disappointed with the brand! I just washed once in the washing machine and the bag looks old and the logo gone🤷🏼‍♀️ fast wash of 20min!

Yisraela2257
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Love My Kankens!!

I have two Kanken's and I love them both!! I have the mini and the regular. I can't get enough of these colors!!!

Ailsaaaaaab
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 year ago

This really is the best backpack

About to buy my second one of these, I bought mine back in 2016 and it has come with me on every single trip abroad, been used as a daily bag through university, and now comes to work with me regularly. It's like a tardis fitting absolutely loads in, and the fact it opens all the way around means I can easily access everything inside! It's also much more aesthetically pleasing having thin straps, and by some magic seems to be better for my back than any other bag I've used! It's a bit worn and torn now but has lasted me YEARS and I really have used it for everything! I wish they were a bit more affordable but can't really complain when the quality is so good

Fred
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Highly recommended!!!

My 2nd Kanken bag! Bought first the mini fog in color. Used the bag wherever i go (city-locally, mountains, beaches even out-of-town even out-of-country) . I love the 'fog' color 'coz it matches with whichever clothes you' re wearing. The only downside is the strap, if they could make it a bit longer, that would be highly appreciated. Im 5' ft flat and weighs 54kgs, the straps is okay with me but better if its longer, coz it felt like its very tight hugging my back. My 2nd is, regular size kanken and color 'graphite' use it to work and very spacious and because i walk from home to work, I like fact that it is waterproof.

Troy W.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Kanken 13''

I am enjoying my little 13' bag. It's the perfect size for everyday use. I'm able to carry a 13'' Macbook with me. The bag is also quite comfortable when worn correctly. I haven't had it long enough for the fabric to soften. It can be a bit stiff, but that's no cause for concern. I chose the color black, so it picks up my cat's hair which is also no cause for concern because I carry them everywhere with me, with their hair on everything. I admire how long the bags are said to last and how durable they are. I'm clumsy with my belongings and grateful this product can take a beating. So far, I'm happy with this purchase!

tina l.
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

great bag but…

i absolutely love and adore this bag. i finally got it after quite a long time of thinking about whether or not i should have. it’s great and perfect for my everyday use (i.e. school). i started using it a couple days ago and i notice that it was starting to collect dust. like the dust was starting to just stick on to the out side of the backpack. i got the bag in pastel lavender so it’s pretty noticeable and it kinda bothers me 😅. i’ve also learned to not rub any stains into the fabric and just try to wipe down the stain with water and soap. if you do rub it into the fabric it becomes much harder to get out. overall the bag is great but i do wish i got a darker color.

Roman
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 years ago

Perfect for my use case

Love this backpack. I use it daily to haul all my things around. It's not too big to be a nuecense, but it's also not too small to hold all of my things comfortably. It's a perfect size. Plenty of pockets and sections for organization, I never lose anything in the bag, and the top small compartment is perfect for smaller things I need to grab frequently without digging like my keys and earbuds. Zippers have yet to be caught on anything, which is great. The water bottle holder is perfect and I've placed a clip on the loops above it for me to clip my water bottle to when I put it in the slot. I really can't say anything bad about the backpack, it has fit my needs perfectly!

Anya J.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Wonderful

I bought this backpack in Royal Blue a year ago. I seemed a bit pricey for me, but as I am a backpack person and use them on a daily basis, I decided to give it a try anyway. It was easily one of the best purchases I ever made. I used it daily for school (walking a lot, commuting and carrying heavy books), shopping, hiking and travel, yet it still looks just as it did when I first got it, even though most of my cheaper backpack usually gave up on me after 6 months or so. It is also a lot more comfortable than I thought it was going to be. Worth every cent, would buy it again with no hesitation.

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