NEW Kajka 35 vs. Abisko Hike 35: Which Backpack is Right for You?

[@saber1able]

Great comparison video. I prefer the Kajka and plan to buy a 65L Kajka as my next pack. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@TedWeirum]

65l is a good one! Let me know before you buy it!

[@frauvonduh7521]

Awesome video as usual! I also like the camera-guy, pretty professional work!

[@TedWeirum]

He’s learning one video at a time! :)

[@frauvonduh7521]

@@TedWeirum He's doing a great job!

[@andreebremnes3418]

Finally this long awaited video came up!😉 After seeing your review on these bags I would have choosen the Absiko Hike 35. Feels like a more versatile bag. And if you look att the price point of these bags then the Hike wins all day long! Nice video my friend! Keep em comin!😁💪✌️

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! :) glad you liked it!

[@terryweaver9770]

Hey Ted. I’ve been going back & forth over those 2 for a long time. I need a new day pack so bad. This video kinda helped w/ that decision. I’m going w/ the Abisko Hike 35.

[@TedWeirum]

Great choice brother! Hope everything is good with you and the family! Send them my love!

[@Paddleandbeans]

Nice mic ! I would use it for improving some audio on our videos, capturing more nature sounds. Hoping to finish up a bunch of unfinished video projects this winter! Finally the comparison on these bags I’ve been looking for. Cost difference is a big step between the two also. $120 cad. I’m keen on the Abisko, but the detachable lid is nice on the kajka!

[@TedWeirum]

Where do you live brother? send me an email and give me some more info about your projects and stuff, id be glad to send you the mic! [e-mail]

[@Paddleandbeans]

I just emailed you @@TedWeirum thanks so much! sorry for late reply. amazing

[@TedWeirum]

@Paddleandbeans got it! :)

[@emu_bizzaro]

Hands down: Fjällräven does awesome Backbacks. I'm using the Keb 30 for normal tours and a Helags 40 for multiple day trips. Both are just outstanding in durability. I've done some backpacking trips in Thailand and China with the Helags and gave it really a rough time but it still looks nearly new and I'm using it more than 10 years in the woods now. Just incredible. These packs are worth every Penny, the Kajka and Abisko as well imo. Great video as usual. 💕

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! great input and cool story, I have the same experience as you, long adventures and rough handling but still comes out on top!

[@johanryback]

Kul att du är tillbaka!

[@TedWeirum]

Kul att vara tillbaka! Försöker skapa mer tid för videoskapandet, det blir sakta men säkert bättre! tack för att du är kvar! :)

[@Thedagda801]

The good thing about the kajka is you put side packs on it! I’m about to start a channel in Ireland on the great outdoors.

[@TedWeirum]

Awesome brother, send me a link of your first videos!

[@Thedagda801]

@@TedWeirum oh I meant to enter the competition!

[@TedWeirum]

@thedagda2509 oh, ok! Sorry! I’m waiting on emails from two subscribers, but I’ll keep you in the loop if I don’t hear from them!

[@MelvinvanHouwelingen]

Nice review of the backpacks! I recently got the Bergtagen 30. Pack looks amazing and durable, haven't been able to try it out yet, wonder if you have it and are trying it out? Or comparing it to the 38L version of it. The reason to win the microphones is not for me, but for my wife actually. Her birthday is coming up and I'm going to get her the Go Pro 11, by that time we will also have a new Golden Retriever pup with us, along with our dog of 7 years now, mix of a Bernersennen and Leonberger, she has been very keen on making videos of the doggies and has some social medias where she's posting the videos on (: I think along with the Go Pro and the mics she will be able to make some cleaner content and enjoy the videos much more :D Thanks for the vids you're putting up, I enjoy the content, keep it up Ted!

[@TedWeirum]

Awesome brother, I have the 38, don’t know if you’ve Seen that video? I’m waiting for emails from two other candidates, if I don’t get them you’re up! 🙏🏼

[@jaymichaelson17]

After seeing both in person, I would have to say I would prefer the Abisko 35. Lighter weight, love the deep side pockets for a water bottle or whatever else you might need to stash away. The top load is not a problem. I'm always hanging around for the secret endings. I dont have a nice camera, just a Go Pro and my phone, so I dont think the mic would work? How I would use it; a review of my Skule Top 26 and future Classic Treks.

[@TedWeirum]

I’ll see if I can bring one over next time we meet brother!

[@mathiasvervaecke]

Great video, seems you had a great time in Greece as well!! As for the microphones, I’m building on some ideas/stuff for creating videos and edits so it would be a huuuge improvement on the audio side the be able to use microphones. And not rely on the internal mic of the cameras .. which are quite frankly crappy 😅

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! The internal mics are usually just for reference, I'll see what I can do with the mics, I have another pair that I might be able to send to you! email me your contact info and we'll see what we can do! [e-mail]

[@monzarace]

I have amongst other packs, a Kajka 65L, a Bergtagen 30L and the Bergtagen 38L All wear well, long lasting and they don't break easy. Kajka is heavy though, but perfect shoulder adjustment in width. I want a Mountain Equipment 50-75L next. I want to see the Bergtagen material in the Kajka series. That would be more weather proof and lighter as well. And stronger. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards.

[@TedWeirum]

Totally agree brother! I think it would be a great update! we'll see what happens in the future!

[@GetUpTheMountains]

For their ONLY truly waterproof material, they barely use Bergshell at all. Baffling! I want it on shoulders, I want it on a hood, I want it on elbows.

[@TedWeirum]

Agree! I think this could potentially be a pricing issue.. not sure

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@TedWeirum It'd be the first time they were concerned about price, lol. 😉

[@TedWeirum]

😆

[@Dragon1276]

I think the Kajka line wins out for larger bags, but the Kajka 35 seems too small for what’s essentially a colder weather bag. I’ve looked at the Abisko Hike 35 a lot, but I can’t see it replacing my Abisko Friluft 35, although I think that’s what Fjällräven has done.

[@TedWeirum]

Awesome input brother, that could be the case, although I really like the friluft and the way the back is designed..

[@ismailylmaz7368]

@@TedWeirumfriluft vs hike comparison could be very useful

[@TedWeirum]

@ismailylmaz7368 agreed, I haven’t been able to get my hands on the friluft yet! I’ll see what I can do once I get it

[@MH-mf9ei]

@Dragon1276 I disagree. The Kajka is a modular backpack - you can add side pockets, you can add a chest pack, you can attach all kinds of stuff to it - the frame will deal with it all. It can function as a 45 Litre backpack for trekking or as a 30 Litre backpack for a day hike. It's very flexible. And why do you reduce it to cold weather? There is some airflow. You cant have great airflow, a mesh back etc. and a very sturdy and comfortable suspension system at the same time.

[@Dragon1276]

@@MH-mf9ei Cold-weather items are not heavy but they are bulky. This is the issue with a small bag that is designed from the starting point of a cold-weather pack. The details of an ice axe holder and no back ventilation inform its use. In the USA, hot weather is regularly 27ºC-32ºC whereas in Europe many people think 18ºC-22ºC is hot, and Americans in most places typically do not start wearing any kind of cold-weather jackets until around 5ºC.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

After tearing a hole in my Kajka75 pack after less than a year of use, I don't think either the Kajka or Abisko line are right for me. Vinylon might be good for schoolchildren's Kankens, but I don't think it is hard wearing enough for proper adventures. Keb line is about the only thing that holds up to the amount of wear and tear my items receive. Unfortunately in the US it looks like they no longer sell the Keb Hike 30. Fjallraven makes baffling product decisions sometimes. I would like to see a Keb 40L, and more Bergshell in their products in general.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

The front loading on each of these packs is nice. The lack of a hydration hose port on the Kajka is another baffling Fjallraven design decision. If I wanted a sweaty summer dayhike bag for the mountains, I might try the Abisko 35, it looks about as robust as Gregory/Osprey bags. Tall mesh side pockets are far superior to the Kajka's. Even the 75 has fairly lowrise side pockets. That logo on the Abisko it is far too Kankeny, I much prefer the leather shield. End result: both of these are a pass for me.

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks for your input brother! I'd love to hear what happen with your Kajka, did you get it repaired or how did it end?

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@TedWeirum Hi Ted. This is Rob, I just like to blow up my YT channel every now and again. Anonymity is my preferred mode. Kajka is chillin' with a hole in it. 🤷‍♂ I have plans at some point to go to a Fjallraven store to get some pants tailored, and I'm hoping I can get them to give me a square of Vinylon that I can sew on as a patch myself. The hole isn't huge (yet), so I'm really just hoping to prevent it from getting bigger. The rest of the Kajkaness I like. Should've just gone with the Keb72 in retrospect, but for winter mountain camping with big bulky items, the front-loading of the Kajka tipped the scales in that direction. Keb 85 with front-loading, where are you?

[@TedWeirum]

@zldksjfhgpoiaedfrjgp ohh that would be nice! Glad to hear from you in any shape or form brother!

[@swedish_woodsman7153]

Suveränt, älskar min Abisko friluft 45 L och Kaipak 28L 👌🌲✨️

[@TedWeirum]

ja, det är grymma ryggsäckar! :)

[@ianbachanek2538]

But how much terrible chocolate can each carry? Hope you recall previous interactions on this topic if you reply (aka just a joke). Thanks for the review. Hope you enjoyed the vacation!

[@TedWeirum]

Hahaha, yeah of course I do! There’s an update on the chocolate situation, I’ll tell you all about it in coming videos. But you see that we tried with cookies here as a test! So it should be good! I love Greece!

[@sussieweirum3424]

Som vanligt en fantastisk video 👍😁

[@TedWeirum]

Äntligen mitt största fan!! tack mor, synd att du inte hängde med och gick i floden med oss lite! alltid svalkande med bergsvatten! ;)

[@PaulHo]

Wow, that river at the end looks so refreshing and peaceful. I can do the Titanic there. 🚢

[@TedWeirum]

It was freezing cold! But very nice! :)

[@PaulHo]

@@TedWeirum you love cold water plunges.

[@TedWeirum]

@PaulHo Truth!

[@MrPaddyEire]

Väldigt bra Video! Trying my swedish 😂 Love the Kajka series. Its timeless design and durability will last you a lifetime which is what we need in todays world where so much garments are thrown away far too fast

[@TedWeirum]

Väldigt bra än så länge! Fortsätt öva! :) totally agree! the kajka is a beast!

[@dewikartikasyarif1094]

Thx for your video, now i can decide

[@TedWeirum]

You’re welcome! :)

[@Timo_Heinen]

Hey Ted, great video as always 👍 I bought the Kajka 35 in august this year. I wore it on a 2-day tour with a weight of 24 kg. It was a little overloaded but still very stable and comfortable to wear. Everything I usually have in my Keb 72, I was able to pack into the Kajka 35 with a little optimization. I was totally surprised 🤔 So i will take it with me on the next tour, but with a maximum weight of 20 kg 😊

[@TedWeirum]

Impressive! But what did you have in it that made it weigh 24? That’s the thing with the kajka, you can really load it up!

[@arturoespinoza1645]

Im 174 cm long What size. For Me can be the one ! It’s two size it m/L and S/ M ….. ? Thanks 🙏🏾 Abisko Hike ! Style ! 35

[@TedWeirum]

S/M

[@thomasa645]

Klockren video! 🎉

[@TedWeirum]

Tack Thomas! :)

[@CaesarJanathan]

I'm waiting for a video like this, because sometimes I need an opinion from an expert 👍🏻

[@TedWeirum]

I can only provide the video! let me know when you find the expert! ;) thanks for watching brother!

[@donaldpang]

I want that mic! My videos sound terrible, with better audio I think I might have more subscribers than you one day 😅😅 I used an Abisko 55W in my Fjallraven Classic Sweden in 2019. I regretted selling it and they don’t make that model anymore. Cheers

[@TedWeirum]

There’s already been a winner selected brother! Next time!

[@donaldpang]

@@TedWeirum thanks Ted. No worries. Enjoy your videos 👍🏼

[@TedWeirum]

@donaldpang 🙏🏼❤️

[@alexcerri5845]

Jeg vil foretrække abisko 35

[@TedWeirum]

Ja, det är en väldigt härlig ryggsäck!

[@ArberBaqaj]

I prefer you bro!

[@TedWeirum]

We should just runaway and make videos for the rest of our lives! 🥳

[@bluedunn374]

Made in Vietnam! Just looked at both and the build quality is fucked

[@TedWeirum]

Really, how so?

[@KonstantinosTsagkalidis]

💙🇬🇷🇸🇪💛

[@TedWeirum]

Gotta love Greece brother! ;) We spent some time in Parga and we went to Paxos and anti Paxos :)