Fjallraven Kanken 2 Backpack Review

[@trewthe]

These reviews are great,straight to the point with no fluff,thank you!

[@elizabethingram3800]

I bought it and I really like it (after I watched your video), and I really like the ease of getting into the pack, from above and like a suitcase. Easy in and out. Thank you for your video.

[@Holistichart868]

Hands down the best review I've seen on the Kanken! Thank you.

[@tobn634]

My original Kanken is 12 years old I use it every day, never had an issue. I think I will get this to better protect my laptop

[@mc6016]

Such a good review ! I was wondering about the water resistance and I’m glad you clarified about it coming prewaxed ! 😊

[@Kayn123]

I’ve had the all-black version for the past year and it is my perfect bag. Hoping to keep it active for a lifetime. Helps that they’ll repair or re-wax for free if I ever need it but it’s holding beautifully.

[@stonehill27]

You must rewax yourself. Buy their wax and rub it on fabric. Then heat with a hair dryer until wax is absorbed.

[@xeriscape8321]

stonehill27 if you live or are traveling to Europe and you have a Fjallraven store nearby, you can go into the store and they have waxing stations where employees of the store will add a wax coating right there in the store. I’m not sure if it’s a free service, (it should be),but it is available.

[@xeriscape8321]

Based on your HONEST reviews I have purchased the navy laptop version of this no. 2 bag as well as a navy no.2 mini to match. Thank you so much for your insight and thoughts.

[@youtubeuser1105]

Hi, I know you left this comment 3 years ago, but I was wondering if you are still using the bag and how it is holding up? Has the black colour faded or changed at all? How easily does it attract dirt/stains/hair and how easy is it to keep clean and smart? Thanks 😊

[@Kayn123]

@@youtubeuser1105 it definitely faded a lot with sun exposure and what not over time. It can get dirt but also cleans pretty easily I’d say. Although it still works great, I do use it less as I upgraded to a bag from Porter for a briefcase look. But it’s incredible and I’ll always keep it around I think

[@blatherskitenoir]

They do specifically say not to put a laptop in the seat pad pocket, but everyone does it anyways. They've also come out with extra accessories to address some complaints, like a an internal organizer, add-on water bottle pocket, and attachable should pad straps, but they are fairly pricy.

[@xtrash1ove]

who does? What's the point in buying a laptop version then if you don't use a laptop pocket.

[@milliet5733]

​@@xtrash1oveThis is not a lap top version. The pocket is for the seat cushion. These are made for hiking in the wild, first and foremost. You can put a small laptop inside the pocket but then you can't have the seat cushion in there, which gives your back good support. And if you put your heavy laptop in the pocket you will wear the seams down. The fabric in there is not a tough one. My son just bought the 16 l original and was told to keep his laptop sleeve on and put it in the main compartment, which he does. But he is happy with his purchase.

[@xtrash1ove]

@@milliet5733 i know it's not, I have both -- laptop 17'' and this Kankin 2. It's just that 17'' feels a bit too big for urban life sometimes. I wouldn't say wearing seams down is the critical problem, at least it's not something that emerges right away. From my experience the biggest issue that you experience immediatelly is that the thin padded compartment in No2 has no (or so it seems) padding at the bottom. This means if you swing your backpack and put it on a table/ground standing, a laptop will hit the hard surface.

[@therock005]

So basically different colours, different materials and improved seatpad

[@arvy8434]

I have the exact same Kanken, used it when going to office. I'm loving it's classy design.

[@trttsv8]

Is it able to fit a normal size workload

[@trttsv8]

Or big notebook?

[@arvy8434]

@@trttsv8 yes.

[@annamkf]

@@arvy8434 are the straps comfortable with a heavy load? :)

[@arvy8434]

@@annamkf for long use the straps are kinda uncomfortable especially with heavy load. But for light load no problem at all.

[@muhammadfikrihilyatulaulia7403]

You are a good reviewer. People need to know you! Subscribed.

[@MộtMình_VẫnVui]

I have Kanken 2 navy blue since 2014. I use it almost everyday from work to hiking. I'm considering to buy all black one.

[@milliet5733]

Sadly, you are wrong about water resistance. I am Swedish and have been in to our local shop and also been e-mailing to Fjällräven about water resistance. The original fairs pretty well in rain because of it basically being 100% "plastic" (vinylon). But this one is NOT made for rain at all. Fjällräven has told me to buy a rain cover for the bag if I buy the bag and intend to walk out in rain. The wax protects a little but not in down pour and when the wax is gone, you have to re-wax it which is not easy to do on a rucksack. In Sweden you can get it re-waxed for 400 SEK which is 1/4 of the initial price. But I am not sure if I want to add on to the price on a regular basis. Most of us don't want extra cost and hassle. So to undecided people out there: Fjällräven themselves have dissuaded me from buying this bag if I do not cover it with a rain cover. I was in love with the mesa purple one, but to cover that with a black or Swedish Flag Blue or pig pink coloured rain cover (which are the rain cover colours available from Fjällräven) totally defeats the purpose for me to pay 500 SEK extra for this bag, to get the mesa purple colour. And while we are on prices. Sweden is an expensive country. This price is no different from anything else here. This is ruck sack prices if you don't buy one at IKEA. So to compare the price to US prices is not fair. To you this is imported goods from a small European country. You buy in to the entire idea of Swedish nature and wildlife. And you get a taste of our economy. As for waterbottles. Fjällräven makes their own. They also sell an attachable pocket that you attach to the outside flat pockets. There is padding to buy for the shoulderstraps. Chest and waist straps can also be bought extra. So tons of extra paraphernalia to add on. I stood and held the mesa purple in my hand yesterday, but hung it back since I live in the south of Sweden, and it basically rains from September to May here. I don't want an ugly rain cover on my ruck sack.

[@kulutz9565]

thank you

[@iam_vlo]

You sold me! Just bought the black on black version :)

[@barriewylde5915]

How would it work airplane personal under the seat carry on bag.

[@iamsafiudin3875]

After wathcing this review I dicided to buy the black edition and I love it. I spend IDR 2499000 or around USD $168 in Indonesia.

[@mitravaryzamarwanis6831]

Hai ahmad, belinya di mana ya store nya di indonesia? Atau beli di official website nya?

[@sulthansadad6239]

@@mitravaryzamarwanis6831 hai mitra, aku bantu jawab di tokped ada official toko retailnya, namanya pilipili dan disana untuk koleksi fjallraven cukup lengkap dan harganya juga cukup murah

[@irfanbudis8282]

The worthy price for Kanken no 2...undoubtedly quality though. Mine with Dark olive color.

[@HomerJLeafs]

im in love with this backpack i have two Kankens but i need another one i use one for travelling and one for everyday... i kinda really need one for everyday use like a gymbag

[@Omkuskom]

thanks for the great comparison!

[@milcentcuizon8286]

Does the color easily fade?

[@user-bn4dk5qb8k]

Are the leather parts durable? Are they hard to take care of?

[@paperfoldingdk5243]

FjaaaaallllRaaaaven me: laughs in swedish

[@just_jon96]

How do you pronounce it lol

[@milliet5733]

Jag vet! Skruvar av obehag för varje video jag ser på och de misshandlar svenska ord. Men kanske man skall uppskatta försöken.

[@devinachaste649]

If I use kanken for 13 inch laptop then I put my 13 inch laptop wrap it my laptop sleeve and I put inside kanken 13 inch laptop plus there is a foam in kanken, does it fits?

[@xtrash1ove]

If anyone wondering whether an M2 16 inch fits in the laptop compartment -- it's a tight fit, but it does. Not as roomy as in 17 inch laptop version, but still. Sigh, why on earth Fjalraven makes you choose between awesome design of No2 and a size of Laptop17, why not launch No2 17 version :

[@naomitqp]

Are the bags sold by the Fjallraven seller on Amazon authentic?

[@superbarmenia9625]

Naomi Tan I wouldn’t trust them it’s a third party seller there are sooooo many fakes I would buy it directly from fyallraven

[@milliet5733]

​@@superbarmenia9625Totally agree. If it looks too good price wise, it is not a Kånken. They basically never go on sale and price difference between shops is never more than €10.

[@_thisishenk_]

nice review (there are additional straps you can put on).

[@mellomojared]

I could really hear your Canadian accent in this one 😉

[@RobertJohnsson]

Very good review!

[@riverrock335]

Great job! Ignore nasty, rude comments.

[@valeriexwinchester4567]

Does it not come with the foam piece that comes with the backpack?

[@katierina31]

It does. I bought mine from Fjallraven itself in Norway and it came with one.

[@johnolin]

Is there any padding on the bottom?

[@milliet5733]

Kånken does not have padding on the bottom. The only padding on the entire ruck sack is the loose seat cushion.

[@albertogiavani75]

Yeah also to me the og kankens feel so light, but its cause its thin but strong material tho

[@Vinora85]

Ä pronauns like The ea in wear "fjeallreaven", Å pronauns like The oa in boat. "Koanken"

[@ademke]

The best explanation that I read for pronouncing these letters, yet.

[@YaYaLee]

Is Amazon a safe site to buy from? I’ve heard there are fakes out

[@ladybird128]

I bought from Zappos and Netrush they’re both in Amazon and they’re official re-sellers they’re even mentioned in the Kanken site as official re-sellers. I have no idea if there’s other official ones but I would only recommend to buy from them.

[@sofijasofija2867]

it's more safe to buy it from the official Fjallraven website. Sure it's a bit more expensive, but it's worth it

[@xyriusd832]

If you're going to spend this much $ on the bag, mine as well buy from their real site so you dont take the chance of a fake one. I wouldn't trust Amazon.

[@Ayosubzero]

Great video. Just set your focus on the camera to manual instead of auto. That way your video image won’t “jump” like that.

[@hunterescue3065]

do you know if the leather on the bag is real or not?

[@MM-yh2mi]

On the website, they give a lot of detail about the source of the leather. It's real.

[@arvy8434]

The leather are real. Have this bag.

[@eavenhascht]

Can you please review Filipino Bag brands like: 1.Hawk backpack 2.ITAMAE knapsack 3. Hanuman Bags Thanks!

[@louismigueldelacruz5405]

Do the Fjällräven Kånken Re-Wool next

[@JosParedes]

Yesss please 🌝

[@erchitbuenaventura4249]

is the logo reflective?

[@Saturn890]

Erchit Buenaventura probably not since it looks like the logo patch is made out of leather as well.

[@zerperior]

I will always trust a woman with a skin fade to give me the proper guidance on fjallraven backpacks

[@lost_pidgeon]

your voice is very satisfying.

[@Astropowergtv]

Make on rc racing drones ore some thing more tech type please

[@Drownedinblood]

Nah you're paying for trendiness and color. Old surplus packs are pretty durable and functional and will last you long enough until your next backpack purchase. edit: one concession though, they usually are just a a sack, with no other pockets.

[@AdamKowalski-hb2db]

this autofocusing of the camera is anoying. Think about using your phone for video

[@Astropowergtv]

Want ti see some thing more interesting

[@75thteaster54]

Are you a Lesbian?? Good review either way!

[@sappcheng2113]

Lol...

[@den2335]

That’s definitely disrespectful. Why do you care what her sexual orientation is?

[@75thteaster54]

Den We’ll I need to know to put the video in context is she a bull dagger that’s testing the bag like real hard or is she a straight woman testing the bag like a normal girl would do I need to know to what extent has she pushed this bag to ..!so knowing if she’s a Bull dagger will help with the context, Thank you little miss busy-bidde.

[@Shasha-jo5iv]

@@75thteaster54 Uhm I'm a lesbian and I don't see how lesbians put more wear on the bag than heterosexual women? Besides what business is it of yours?

[@extrovertedthinker]

She's more successful than you. So there's that.