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Fjallraven Kanken Classic Backpack for Everyday
Last Updated: March 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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/10
Total Reviews
996
Old Reviews
426
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Review Analysis - 539 recent, verified reviews
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Size
154backpack, carry, school, love this backpack, travel
+92%
-8%
" ... I like that it has a laptop sleeve. ... "
" ... Great backpack, very stylish and cute. ... It holds an average sized binder easily. ... "
" ... I love his bag!! ... It’s so cute and stylish and the perfect size for traveling when you don’t want too much stuff or for it to be annoying. ... "
" ... It's cute, simple, and practical. ... "
" ... I have had this bag for almost two years now and love it for travel. ... It meets the size requirements for the personal item on most airlines, so I can travel with just this and not have to pay a carry-on luggage fee on those cheaper airlines. ... "
" ... Used to carry books and school stuff ... "
" ... It is the most durable backpack I have found. ... "
" ... I’m very happy and it’s an original Kanken backpack. ... "
Storage
114backpack, side pockets, water bottle, school, pockets
+89%
-11%
" ... The small size fits great inside of a small carry-on bag. ... A week's worth of essential groceries will just fit. ... "
" ... fits my pad pro 12.9, and good space enough to put some snacks, and i love that it have some side pockets to put my water bottle. ... "
" ... The sewing of the straps, especially on the back of the backpack is really well done. ... "
" ... We were between this and he mini for our diaper bag. ... "
" ... I’m a sophomore in high school and I bought this bag mainly for school use. ... When the bag arrived it was in perfect condition. ... There is one thing that I can say that I dislike about this bag and it’s the straps. ... "
" ... Plenty of room! ... "
" ... I will update my post once I get some use out of the bag🙂 ... "
" ... Super cute bag. ... "
Build Quality
91material, backpack, straps, authentic, durable
+67%
-33%
" ... Was skeptical about how well it carries since there were minimal padding on the straps. ... "
" ... It is the most durable backpack I have found. ... "
" ... Instead of lugging around my North Face backpack with huge biology binders, I can bring this little guy and pack fewer things. ... "
" ... Not very big but this book bag is authentic and is very durable!it's worth the money ... "
" ... The sewing of the straps, especially on the back of the backpack is really well done. ... "
" ... This bag is great quality and I can tell it will last a long time. ... "
" ... But let me just say, I’m SO glad I finally broke down and bought it. ... Plus the laptop cushion doubles as a seat cushion! ... "
" ... Good material, looks like it will hold up. ... "
Marketplace
60seller, picture, authentic, kanken, color
+67%
-33%
" ... The item sold by 'Brand Lineage' on Prime is an authentic Kanken. ... "
" ... It’s a good quality bag, but it’s fake. ... "
" ... Was skeptical of ordering due to all the reviews claiming fakes. ... "
" ... Got it on Prime. ... "
" ... But it was exactly as advertised by the seller. ... "
" ... color matches the picture! ... "
" ... The color as shown in the photo is what you receive. ... "
" ... The color of my backpack looks exactly like the color in the photo. ... "
Fit
60backpack, straps, 13, books, fits
+87%
-13%
" ... This works for me so it can fit in the lockers. ... "
" ... It fits my 15 inch MacBook perfectly with room for a couple books. ... "
" ... Has held up well. ... "
" ... No rips or broken pieces thus far. ... "
" ... Fits everything so nicely and a great shape -not the old bag shape ... "
" ... My 13inch old MacBook with the CD-ROM fits comfortably and it really reduces the weight by shifting it around. ... "
" ... Fits my 13” MacBook Pro and lots more! ... "
" ... My 12" Dell laptop fits perfectly as well as my 17 oz. ... "
For Kids
57loves, school, backpack, college, loves this backpack
+98%
-2%
" ... My kid loves it ... "
" ... My kids LOVES this backpack! ... "
" ... Bought this for my son and he absolutely loves it!! ... "
" ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... Perfect for students ... "
" ... My 13 yo daughter and her friends love it. ... "
" ... Perfect gift for my college student ... "
" ... The first bag sent was a kids! ... "
Color
53love the color, colors, green, picture, kanken
+81%
-19%
" ... She uses it everyday and the colors are great . ... "
" ... The color as shown in the photo is what you receive. ... "
" ... It's cute, durable and comes in so many fun colors. ... LOVE THIS PRODUCT and will for sure be buying in another color as well :) ... "
" ... This color happened to be on sale, and I immediately bought it. ... The bag looks great, has all of the same details that mine does, and it is in a super cute color! ... "
" ... I got the black color. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this seller, and they seem to offer most of the color options. ... Color in real life is slightly darker than the Amazon images but it is so gorgeous and a great year round soft teal green. ... "
" ... Me encanto color ! ... "
" ... The color is beautiful and it’s so spacious. ... "
Design
48cute, black, stylish, trendy, super cute
+90%
-10%
" ... Nice design and function. ... "
" ... Very practical and cute ... "
" ... Great backpack, very stylish and cute. ... "
" ... The design is sleek, and simple. ... "
" ... Light and stylish. ... "
" ... It’s cheaper and looks nice. ... "
" ... Very nice thick material, looks small but expands well. ... "
" ... Classic design that holds well and very functional too. ... "
Comfort
33comfortable, backpack, bag, shoulders, uncomfortable
+73%
-27%
" ... But let me just say, I’m SO glad I finally broke down and bought it. ... The straps are surprisingly comfortable even when it’s completely full. ... Plus the laptop cushion doubles as a seat cushion! ... "
" ... Shoulder straps were comfy. ... "
" ... However, I really like the design of the bag and how surprisingly comfortable it is. ... "
" ... The sewing of the straps, especially on the back of the backpack is really well done. ... "
" ... Seriously feels like you’re wearing nothing and it’s so fun to pack. ... "
" ... Was skeptical about how well it carries since there were minimal padding on the straps. ... "
" ... Very comfortable for taking to any place. ... "
" ... The sewing of the straps, especially on the back of the backpack is really well done. ... "
Price
30worth, worth the price, worth the money, money, paid
+73%
-27%
" ... I thought it was a little small for the price however it is very good quality. ... "
" ... I bought this, being unsure because it was 30.00 than the regular price listed on the original website. ... "
" ... Received an authentic Kanken at a great price! ... "
" ... Great bookbag- very functional at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... It’s slightly smaller than expected but completely awesome and worth the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Then I looked at the tag and was shocked at the price. ... "
" ... Go buy the real thing at this price . ... "
For Travel
29travel, trips, school, trip, traveling
+97%
-3%
" ... If you will use it for travel or the gym get a bigger bag. ... "
" ... Great for a weekend getaway, as a gym bag, laptops or for books. ... "
" ... I do a lot of traveling and I LOVE this backpack for several reasons. ... "
" ... I have had this bag for almost two years now and love it for travel. ... It meets the size requirements for the personal item on most airlines, so I can travel with just this and not have to pay a carry-on luggage fee on those cheaper airlines. ... "
" ... I use it as my everyday commuter bag and have used it as a personal item for a few flights. ... "
" ... I saw these backpacks everywhere on a recent trip to Norway. ... "
" ... I use it for school and to go on trips because of all the space! ... "
" ... I bought it for the purpose of a 2 week trip to Europe, but I love the size and style and look forward to using it for other short trips as well. ... "
Cover
25authentic, love this bag, fake, pocket, love
+88%
-12%
" ... Best bag ever ... "
" ... Love the bag! ... "
" ... I’m using is as a travel bag with all sorts of cute enamel pins on the front pocket and it looks great! ... "
" ... Had to add a mesh pocket on the side. ... "
" ... 100% authentic and wonderful bag. ... "
" ... I’m so glad I finally got this bag! ... "
" ... Super cute bag. ... "
" ... Great bag and was authentic. ... "
Original Product
25authentic, bag, kanken, receiving a fake, fakes
+44%
-56%
" ... It’s a fake peeps. ... "
" ... I bought two kanken bags together from it and they are both fake!!! ... "
" ... Arrived but was fake not authentic from seller. ... "
" ... This is a fake do not buy!!! ... "
" ... The Kanken's are not authentic. ... "
" ... Returning-it was a fake. ... A good fake, but a fake. ... "
" ... The item I received was not a genuine Kanken ... "
" ... The bag is fake. ... "
As Gift
17loved, christmas, present, loves, granddaughter for christmas
+100%
" ... Gave as a gift but now thinking of getting one for myself because of the great quality. ... "
" ... I purchased this backpack for my girlfriend for Christmas and she loves it! ... "
" ... Gift for my daughter! ... "
" ... Thank you for the perfect gift. ... "
" ... Bought it for a Christmas present for a friend and she loved it, was worried cause some said it was fake but mine was real , thank u! ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my granddaughter for Christmas and she loves it! ... "
" ... This was a gift for my granddaughter and she loved it. ... "
" ... My granddaughter wanted this for Christmas and she was delighted to get it. ... "
Product As Described
16color, photo, match, shown, peach
+75%
-25%
" ... Authentic Kanken received, I'd suggest looking up pictures of the peach color on other sites to ensure that it is the color you want, as the amazon pictures aren't very accurate. ... "
" ... The picture shows the color a bit more vibrant than it actually is. ... "
" ... The color is darker than the photo I posted. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... The photos I uploaded show the picture from Amazon and a picture I took of the bag I received. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... The color as shown in the photo is what you receive. ... "
" ... I've included a picture of what it should look like. ... You can also take a look at some of my other pictures to see more for yourself. ... "
Delivery
16delivery, delivered, days, quick, condition
+94%
-6%
" ... Delivery took an extra day but I love it. ... "
" ... Quick delivery, and legit brand!! ... "
" ... It shipped and arrived 3 days before it was supposed to! ... "
" ... Delivery was quick as advertised. ... "
" ... Good condition brand new ! ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... Delivered so fast and my backpack was so nice !! ... "
" ... Very good product, arrived as expected ... "
Water Resistance
14water resistant, water, material, bag, water proof
+86%
-14%
" ... I got the Ocean Green. ... "
" ... It is also waterproof and it's incredible. ... "
" ... Waterproof and lightweight! ... "
" ... It's also waterproof! ... "
" ... The fabric is incredibly durable and water resistant, which is awesome if you get caught outside in the rain, which I’ve experienced. ... "
" ... It is water proof and easy to get in and out of. ... We went to Disneyland with it and it protected her camera from the water rides. ... "
" ... Water resistant and color is great ... "
" ... Pros: durable, light weight and water resistant. ... "
Returns
13returning, decided, back, sure, sent
+15%
-85%
" ... So if anything happens I will be sending it back . ... "
" ... This is not worth the money and we are returning it. ... "
" ... Because of my living situation it's hard for me to return an item but they said they'd ship me my correct one after I return the wrong one that they sent me. ... "
" ... I can’t exchange return . ... "
" ... Returning-it was a fake. ... "
" ... (I’m returning this kanken and hoping to be sent the right color next time) ... "
" ... And they even make you pay for a return!! ... "
" ... I would send it back but have missed the returns window 😭 ... "
Cleaning
12dirty, bag, gets dirty, dust, dirt
+33%
-67%
" ... Always looked dingy or dusty even after washing it the way the brand suggests. ... "
" ... Not sure it is original, it had white scratch marks on it when I recieved it which I thought were just dirt but now I can see the fabric is low quality and the bag looks teribal after 3 months of use. ... "
Weight
8light weight, backpack, lot, light, heavy
+100%
" ... Pros: durable, light weight and water resistant. ... "
" ... This little backpack is very compact, but holds a lot and does help to distribute the weight well. ... "
" ... Compared to other backpack, it's light weight, which I like the most. ... "
" ... Compared to other backpack, it's light weight, which I like the most. ... "
" ... love that it's light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Can put so many stuff inside and its not heavy to carry it. ... "
Band
6strap, undone, narrow, material, handles
+50%
-50%
" ... The strap broke in February 2019 and we sent it back to the company for repair. ... "
" ... However in less than a week the stitches were coming undone. ... "
Product Reliability
5month, years, months, kanken, half
+60%
-40%
" ... So far it is holding up well after two months. ... "
" ... She’s been using it for about a month now, we’ve had no issues. ... "
" ... Bought this a couple years ago, just now leaving a review. ... "
Ease of Use
4use, cute, simple
+100%
" ... It's cute, simple, and practical. ... "
" ... Easy to use for a day on campus or a weekend away. ... "
Controls
4buttons, wasa, three, pattern, h
+25%
-75%
" ... You can tell by the buttons, the zippers, and the tag. ... "
" ... One button was facing the wrong way . ... "
" ... At least it seems like a legit kanken, buttons have the Fox on them, weave pattern is an “H” and the logo is reflective. ... "
Washing
3machine, wash, like, hand, every
+33%
-67%
" ... Always looked dingy or dusty even after washing it the way the brand suggests. ... "
Capacity
3weekend, day
+100%
" ... Plenty of room! ... "
" ... Lot of room even if it seems small ... "
" ... I successfully packed for a 4 day, 3 night weekend for Labor Day weekend and had a bit of room to spare. ... "
Overall performance
3school
+100%
" ... Since I use this for school and have 7 classes, it can get a bit cramped but it always does the job. ... "
" ... Since I use this for school and have 7 classes, it can get a bit cramped but it always does the job. ... "
" ... I have trouble finding out if it’s a legitamate one, however if it is a fake it does a very good job at hiding it. ... "
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Size: 14.96 meters