FjällrävenUnisex Rucksack Kanken Rucksack (pack of 1)

I ordered this bag from Amazon rather than an amazon seller thinking the bag would be original but it’s clearly not! The material was flimsy and very thin. The swedish flag inside was missing, the labels were fake, the little booklet that come with the original was also missing, the seams inside was fraying and not taped like the originals. A waste of time as now I have to send it straight back!

Ordered through Amazon Warehouse but unfortunately received a fake that was grubby and had been used (a foreign coin and a mucky tissue in the front pocket!). After receiving it, I had concerns it wasn't genuine so did lots of research online and identified that the one I received was a good copy but there were enough indicators that it was a fake (buttons not the right way up and really poor quality finishing inside). Obviously Amazon were great and sorted it out, just a salutary warning to watch out!

I purchased this for my girlfriend with some hesitation. A lot of review here said it was fake, and I think in fairness some of them do look fake. But based on the high price, and Amazon’s refund policy, I took the gamble that I’d get a real one.On arrival, it was pretty squashed and almost vacuum packed, lots of creases. I read a fair few articles online and compared to a friends bay that was purchased in a genuine fjallraven store. I can confirm the bag I got is REAL!Best ways to tell are the stitching quality, if the front pocket has a large crease, and stiffness of the material. Genuine bags are made of a really stiff material that creases when folded up.I followed instructions and hand washed the bag first to avoid my girlfriends back becoming a yellow hue from the colour - abs it dried within a day.After that, we used it for a few weeks, filling it up, taking it in the rain, and we were really happy!Pro’s;Water resistance is great.Really sturdy!The big box shape means you can pack it really well.Cons;The zips are covered, to help with water resistance, but it makes them tricky to get to in a rush.The adjustable straps on the arms feel a bit weird, they adjust by pulling upwards, and you get a bit dangling strap... most backpacks adjust downwards so it’s harder to notice.Overall - great quality and should last YEARS of heavy use.

I had considered getting a Kanken a few years ago, but decided to go for a more traditional city backpack that would have better padding for the back and shoulders, as well as some more space. And now that I finally got it, I realised how wrong I was!My main use for my bags is just carrying some essential stuff when out and about in the city (like a water bottle, an umbrella, powerbanks and chargers, a couple of books and notepads, a lunchbox, my work uniform etc). That stuff fits comfortably in the Kanken and there is still enough space for some light shopping, even though it looked impossible when I first saw it.Here are some things that really make this bag so ideal for the city:- The size and the shape. Due to the maintained square shape you can stack thinks on top of the other with no fear of them getting all messy, compressed or make the back use uncomfortable.- The deep side pockets. By putting my umbrella there I save so much space from the interior! The front pocket is also useful, but kinda small and typical for a backpack, as well as the "laptop" sleeve.- The thin shoulder strips! It is funny how I saw this as a disadvantage, because it proved to be such a good choice eventually. Being on the move in a city with little time and space at moments (like when commuting or shopping), I often find myself at situations where I have to hang the bag on one shoulder and while walking or checking my phone. With my previous well padded bag this was a nightmare as it could only stay at this position for seconds before falling down. It is also easier to wear over layers of clothes and makes me less sweaty. Oh, and by the way it is not uncomfortable at all!- The big and sturdy hanging strips. Another genius choice. No need to describe, anybody with a backpack in the city knows.- The fact that the zippers open such a big part of the bag. Resembles a suitcase, makes organising or just finding stuff stored at the bottom so much easier. Also these are some great quality zippers.Summing it up, this is the epitome of a well thought out product. Even though there are no crazy hidden compartments or much to talk about, the designers have managed to solve all the basic problems anyone could come across, in a way that nobody else has. I could only wish for a bigger side pocket that would hold my 750ml reusable bottle, but oh well.

My partner has this in navy which cost 2x the price. Bought this for our teenage daughter as she could not decide on a school bag and I saw a deal.Long story short, she did not rate the colour but my partner was quick to claim so it wasn’t sent back.Very girl about town look. Always see everywhere when touring around London. Good quality, bit of a tardis and durable.I did make sure that it was shipped and sold by Amazon as of you have a quick tour around any market you can find moody knock off’s but you can tell this the real deal.