Inside Look: Fjällräven Keb 52 Rucksack

[@Piotrek1985]

That backpack is the best I’ve used so far. The suspension system I simply superb and the way you adjust the waist belt is the best solution I’ve ever seen. It’s so easy to tighten thx to that nifty design that lets you to easily pull the strap… It’s just brilliant. That’s the best backpack I’ve ever used and I’m gonn stick to KEB as long as I can. It’s pricey but no other backpack is as comfortable as this one…

[@trekitt]

Great to hear, I'll pin your comment so others can use it too.

[@Piotrek1985]

@@trekitt Thank You!

[@alanrowland398]

Great solid rucksack .... ive got the keb 72 as well as the keb 52 ... the 72 obviously has more room for a wild camp ..... I can get all my gear in the 52 but there isn't much wriggle room ... I now use the 52 for a day pack in the mountains when I take and a few extras like a stove and an emergency shelter and extra cloths ... Great review as ever ...glad you didn't get washed away !

[@trekitt]

Haha, did come very close to joining the aquatic wildlife

[@GetUpTheMountains]

I have one of these. Its fantastic. Great for 3-season overnights/weekends, and I also use it as a winter mountaineering day pack. Absolute bomber quality and super comfortable. The sides are Fjallraven's newer "Bergshell" waterproof material which is way beefier than the G-1000HDEco. If it were any larger I'd want full front opening like the Kajka, but the side zipper is sufficient enough if you pack the gear you'll need access to on the side with the zip. 100% recommend this backpack.

[@theflobro96]

I walked the west highland way with this backpack. I absolutely love it. Really rugged, good quality pack. It feels like a 30L backpack with a big front pocket. Pretty narrow but that's nice because it gives a lot of moveability. Everything fits in, but I wasn't carrying a tent. My girlfriend had the tent. I'm sure it's possible to also pack my tent In but Everything is really snug and not a lot of spare room. I use this bag for summer backpacking, winter day hiking when needing a bit extra gear. And my kajka 65 for winter backpacking.

[@trekitt]

That's great to hear, hopefully others can use your comment as reassurance that it is indeed a brilliant piece of kit. Harry

[@lichtloper]

7:45-8:10 discussing the lid pocket (with the rain'coat' inside): we see a 'gap' between the lid and the main compartment; the 'snowlock' becomes visible, its color is lighter. This is consequence of the choice of the lid being removable. This option certainly is quite popular in today's backpackdesign, but is it really always the best option? A fixed lid is obviously more rigid and has a lighter construction. This remove-option also makes the lid interfere with the (buckles of) loadlifters at the shoulder'harnass'. [The (removable) lid on my Bach pack als tends to sway from left to right when walking in rough terrain.]

[@Harrycowlton]

Keb 72 is great for trekking in nepal, 52 also ace, had to have both!!!!!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

It's Fjallraven so I love it.

[@mulza]

Dunno if this is still monitored, but is that the olive colour or black? Ive seen some videos where the olive has brighter green side pockets, this one looks nice and drab.

[@trekitt]

We feature the Olive/Deep Forest colour in the video.

[@madcat1007]

Would you recommend waxing it with the Greenland Wax? And what colour scheme is that pack? Thanks for neat review!

[@trekitt]

This is the Olive/Deep Forest colour in the Keb 52. You certainly can wax it, but pay attention to the fabrics as you can only wax the G-1000 parts, the Bergshell fabric is not intended to be waxed, but is waterproof so negates the need to wax for extra protection. The Keb 52 does also include a raincover, so the main benefit from waxing would be a small increase in fabric durability and that water resistance when not using a raincover. Even if you choose not to wax, you'll still have a very durable, weather resistant pack.

[@Professionalmoochers]

Really well structured review that!

[@Taufan_Mahardika_Ojek_Kere]

Great rucksack greeting from Indonesia

[@alanrowland398]

Hello Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@trekitt]

👋👋👋

[@aristaopik2216]

Ada Indonesia ternyata hhe.. Tdi mau ke osprey liat brand ini jdi kepincut 😂

[@Taufan_Mahardika_Ojek_Kere]

@@alanrowland398 hello

[@Taufan_Mahardika_Ojek_Kere]

@@aristaopik2216 ini bahannya lebih kuat gak akan ditemukan di tas lain

[@NathanSmith-fl2xg]

Great review! For the 52 liters what is the spread? Like how many liters are in the main compartment and how many are in the front pocket? Out of curiosity

[@trekitt]

I'm afraid I don't know. Would be worth emailing Fjallraven to ask if you're desperate, or we can!

[@ulfk.187]

Great rucksack, looks very useful. What a pity that there is no 38 L or 42 L version. Different question: what water bottle do you use there? It looks very good and I search for a new one. :)

[@trekitt]

It's one of these: www.trekitt.co.uk/equipment/bottles-flasks/yeti-rambler-36oz-bottle-with-chug-cap-navy__43908

[@underdgk9]

Great pack. Good review, but please, if you are reviewing a backpack, get it sorted that the"front" has the straps and moves forward as you do. The "back" has the big pocket.

[@niafer9444]

Thank you for the review. I got mine today and I also found the hip belt too stiff. How long does it take to loosen up?

[@trekitt]

I'd say about 10+ hours of use. That's about how long it took for my Fjallraven pack to mould slightly.

[@vvs3796]

does anyone find this pack overly heavy? are there replacements available for a frame?

[@trekitt]

The wooden stays can be replaced, yes. Definitely heavier than some alternatives but tough as old boots!

[@solagalloch1859]

Ugh.. I was really excited about the backpack, but I am scared for the wood frame. I often check in my backpack, or put it in a larger duffle bag when travelling. I know frame is somewhat flexible, but I really don't want to arrive to the destination with broken frame.

[@trekitt]

The wooden stays can be removed and replaced. Just slide them out when travelling. Job done!

[@solagalloch1859]

@@trekitt True, that could be a good solution. Tnx

[@LauraAngelina1]

Hi, can we bring this bag to airplane cabin? Thanjs

[@trekitt]

It's unlikely that you would be able to take the Keb 52 as cabin baggage, but this does vary by airline. Best course of action would be to check with the airline you plan on flying with.

[@SMSJSC]

Thanks for that helpful review. A couple of questions - I'm 6'1" and need to be sure the back length on this pack is long enough. Can anyone comment help there? (I would like to try the pack out myself, but there seem to be no outdoor shops AT ALL in the UK who stock this one). Second - this pack at 2.75kg seems on the heavy side by today's standards. And the pack looks too narrow to fit a tent (pack size width about 40cm). Apart from that, this pack seems to have all the right features for me. Thanks.

[@trekitt]

Ben is 6ft 3" and it fits him well, but it's dependant on your back length more than your overall height. If you can provide a back length measurement we should be able to confirm. It's definitely on the heavier side, but you carry that extra weight with the reassurance that it'll last a lifetime. In regards to a tent, you may struggle to get it in widthways, but I would personally remove the poles anyway and store them upright with the flysheet and inner on their own. This'll reduce the pack size and means you won't be restricted with widths. Harry

[@SMSJSC]

@@trekitt hello Harry. Thanks for that. Point taken on the storage of the tent, makes sense. OK, I've checked and my back measures 55cm. Really hoping that's not too long for this pack! Rgds

[@trekitt]

@@SMSJSC The max back length of the pack is 56cm, so you're just within the required parameters. Ben has virtually the same back length as you as well, so I expect it'll be fine.

[@SMSJSC]

@@trekitt Thank you for that. With that, I may well splash out on this one.

[@Newbroken]

What is this? 9:20

[@trekitt]

A botlwlll pocket

[@williamfalcon7351]

not sure about a bottom entry

[@trekitt]

I heard you love bottom entrances?

[@woodnugget1301]

Looks like a very narrow pack. Bit concerned about getting a winter sleeping bag in the bottom

[@trekitt]

Use a drybag to compress it rather than the original stuffsack and you'll be fine. You can then mould it into any shape you want. Harry

[@GetUpTheMountains]

With a winter sleeping bag, you'd want the Keb72. My Thermarest Polar Ranger -20F bag would take up most of the interior of the 52. It is very narrow and thats great for slipping between trees. You'll notice you never ever catch this pack on rocks or tress when you pass by them.

[@beccacciahunter238]

Nice backpack but i prefer my Osprey stratos 50 🙂🙂 Nice review as always!!

[@trekitt]

Both definitely have their merits. Thanks for watching!

[@woodnugget1301]

Why do you prefer the stratos 50? I’ve got the stratos but never used the Keb. It just looks really narrow

[@beccacciahunter238]

@@woodnugget1301Stratos is much lighter and better breathable.

[@maverickrodriguez7213]

I brought my keb 72 to the classic. I have to say, the birchwood is very strong. I had 40lb loadout because of bear canisters. The only thing i have against it is the breathability. Compared to my osprey it just soaks a lot of heat and sweat. As soon as you get above tree line that obviously stops being an issue. It makes sense why they make Abisko packs for breathability. Im a keb fan true and true so i run my stuff on the keb family.

[@trekitt]

Yeah, you definitely sacrifice some breathability for durable simplicity. I have the Abisko Friluft that I chose for the better breathability. Harry