Fjallraven Kanken Backpack

"This is my 2nd Kanken in this size and one of my Kanken collection of 5. The size of this one is good for everyday use but not suitable for carrying anything heavy because the shoulder straps are too narrow/thin. I recommend the laptop version (with padded shoulder straps) for heavy duty. The color is vivid and many to choose. I am an interior designer and picky in color choices. Because of the material and how it's made, I found no matter how your outfit style and color is, any Kanken will standout and/or complement your style. I carry this bag in dress and high-heels, in leather jacket and boots, and in t-shirt and jeans and it all look good on me. Therefore if you are deciding between colors, get both! The only complain that I have is the color fades at least 2 shades after wash. You can wash them but need to be gentle, use light cleanser and in cold water. It's easy to clean but the color will fade seriously. And after several washes, the square shape sagged a bit so you will no longer have that structural look of the square bag anymore. I found the faded color and saggy structure creates a different texture/style so it doesn't bother me much. " Show More

"I love this color but would love to get a few more. But this color is a perfect neutral & goes with everything. The durability is top notch. The size & inside pockets are excellent. I can fit so much in it but if it were any bigger I would be forced to use a different bag. This is helpful for me because I tend to just want to throw everything, a lot of things i never end up using, in my bags. But this bag helps me be much more organized & selective. However, the side pockets are awkwardly deep. I have an iphone 7+ but find i still have to dig deep to pull it out depsite having such a large phone. Positive on the side pockets are they are discreet & your items are certainly secure in them. Negative on the side pockets is its not meant for anything too small as it is not easily accesible and theyre so deep, it is easy to forget whats in there!! The one thing I love & hate about this bag are the snaps for the strap. The snaps for the top handle are great when holding from the top. But the snaps on the back straps do not allow the straps to be snapped into place should you choose to adjust them. So youre left with having to wrap or find a way to tuck the ends in somewhere. Otherwise, youre wearing it up quite high which is not feasible or comfortable if you have packed it with some heavy items." Show More

"This is the real deal. A lot of retailers are selling fakes and this is the real thing. I am obsessed with these bags. It's good enough to hold so many materials and goes well with any outfit. I'm a teacher would uses this to carry tons of papers and teachers guides daily. Waterproof and super durable. Get it." Show More

"I purchased this bag for a specific purpose: I wanted something that would weigh next to nothing and allow me to carry two packable down jackets and my wallet + an umbrella. It serves this purpose well. I appreciate that it seems to be at least water resistant and the fox logo is cute. However, I can't imagine using this as a daily bag. The bag offers nearly nothing in the way of organization (and nothing at all in the interior for organization), the small pocket barely even fits my phone, and the straps would probably hurt once the bag exceeded 10 lbs of weight as they are nothing more than nylon webbing. In my mind, this bag--from a functional perspective-- is absolutely not worth $80, the current list price as I write this review. (I felt this way before I bought it as well, and waited for a 30% off sale.) It is a great bag for what I use it for, but I would never use it as my daily driver. " Show More

"I chose this backpack for two reasons: 1) looks 2) weight limitations Since I had spinal surgery last year I have been discouraged from carrying much weight on my shoulders, but I needed to shuttle a few things - smart phones, novel, lunch, etc. - back and forth to work. The Fjallraven bag allows me to gather up my daily stuff but prevents me from being tempted to toss in more books or a laptop, thereby getting me into dangerous territory. I love the look of the bag and enjoy the variety of colors available. My only criticism of the bag is there are few compartments, nooks or crannies in the inside for proper organization. No key fob, no zippered pockets. There is a divider with light impact resistance added and there's a front, zippered external pocket. Not to worry, I dug out some small supplemental bags - mostly business class amenity kits the airlines hand out, and I've used them for carrying small, loose items such as pens, keys, eyeglass wipes, etc." Show More

"Love love love my FJallraven. The color is exactly as shown, a beautiful bright forest green. Have another one but it's the larger laptop version so I wanted something smaller for every day use. Would recommend this brand!" Show More

"Great everyday bag but if stuffed your shoulder hurts from the straps. There is no padding on straps." Show More

"This is my third Kanken backpack so I knew what to expect. They are expensive but very durable and water-resistant. I use this one for my everyday travels as I do not have a car and must walk or ride my bicycle to complete most daily errands. It is the perfect bag to carry instead of a purse. I took advantage of eBags amazing CyberMonday Sale and saved big! I also enjoyed Free Shipping with that promo. Their site was easy to manage and delivery was prompt and trouble-free. Will definitely buy from eBags again! " Show More

"The bag came in on time. I was worried it was going to be a fake since alot of sellers have been selling fake bags for the same price but this back is indeed authentic. I haven't gotten a chance to really use it but it is more spaceous than I thought it would be. I will say that if you are the type of person that overpacks this bag isn't for you. " Show More

"I absolutely love this bag for traveling! I have a Canon T5i with a Tamron SP 15- 30mm lens that fits in this backpack and there is A LOT of room to spare! I love the appearance of this back pack, very chic. It has more room than you think :-)" Show More