Test and review hiking backpacks - what's the difference between Fjällräven Keb 72 and Abisko 75?

We take a closer look at two great backpacks that I've used for many adventures, I talk about when and for what adventures I use them! hope you enjoy!
Abisko 75
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Abisko 75 from Fjällräven is a simple, light, trekking backpack with comfortable, adjustable carrying system adapted. Slim silhouette, spacious main compartment and several pockets.
Simple, light backpack for trekkers, backcountry skiers and travellers who like to move about without too much weight. Now with a new, more stable carrying system and new, even stronger polyamide fabric.
The back panel has been updated for better air circulation and the hipbelt has a new design that gives even better support.
Pre-shaped, solid base that gives stability when you place it on the ground.
Keb 72
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ergonomic robust backpack for year-round use. It has Fjällräven’s award-winning wooden frame and durable, sustainable materials that will last for many years of adventures in rough terrain. Slim profile gives freedom of movement and its well-planned compartments make it easy to organize gear - like the front pocket that has space for reinforcement layers or a small shovel. The carrying system is designed to distribute heavy loads and can easily be adjusted to suit different back lengths.
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[@mr_cleaner_upper8645]

It is nice to see a durable, high volume pack reviewed - it seems ultralight is dominating backpacking these days. I am a much taller than average guy, so the gear and food I need to put in a pack won’t fit or be comfortably carried in a lightweight 50 litre pack. Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! appreciate it! :)

[@saber1able]

Both are great looking packs. I really like the way that the Abisko 75 opens up completely, but I think that I would prefer the Keb 72 overall. On an unrelated note, am I the only one who has noticed that yt videos are getting shorter? I would actually prefer longer videos if it meant that I could get more info and a better look at the subject matter, but that's just me. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work my friend.

[@TedWeirum]

thanks for watching brother! I agree, videos are getting shorter, I wouldn't mind making mine longer its just that I don't know if a lot of people would stay to the end, ill be sure to think about it in the future though!

[@WilliamSchwartz]

Your videos are always fun and honest feeling.

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks William, sometimes I do hold back cause I’m scared people won’t get it, I’ll try to leak a bit more of myself in small doses!

[@doneins]

Thank you Ted! I think this is helpful to a lot of customers. You are filling a information gap! This Singi shirt does look fantastic on you, so I want one for myself. :D

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother! this comment made my day! :)

[@AndrewRooks]

Hi Ted, Great review! I like my Keb but my Kajka 75 is the best for longer hikes. Hope you're well and fully recovered now. See you on the trail.

[@TedWeirum]

Hey brother! all good here, fully recovered and back on track! kajak is an awesome backpack too! very versatile! :)

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@TedWeirum Saw that you took the Keb72 on your 1,000km journey and I was wondering in my head why not the Kajka75. I would really like to see you compare Keb72 and Kajka75 as the two big hauler models (that are still available for sale, lol). I have a Gregory Baltoro75 bag for long hauls and winter overnights, but I'm considering swapping it out with a Fjallraven pack after picking up the Keb52 and falling in love with it. The quality and durability are simply unmatched.

[@TedWeirum]

If you stay subscribed long enough you will find out! :)

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@TedWeirum AVSLUTAD PRENUMERATION‼

[@TedWeirum]

Hahaha, but there’s a special bonus for new subscribers!!

[@medrup1025]

Great comparisment 😉 Would love to see a 62l Keb, I need something in that range. Thanks for the Videos, I always enjoy them watching

[@TedWeirum]

thank you! it would be a nice pack!

[@ultrakulultrakul]

Trevlig genomgång av de två. Har sneglat på fjällrävens väskor många år, men tyngden har alltid avskräckt mig. Då det kommer till hållbarhet så finns det väskor som håller år efter år som är betydligt lättare. Fjällräven håller kvar vid sitt mtrl vilket är trevligt det med. Keep it up! :)

[@TedWeirum]

Tack! Viktigast är såklart att man hittar rätt väska för sig själv! Vilken använder du? :)

[@ultrakulultrakul]

@@TedWeirum har ca 10st löparsäckar, 2st vandring och några övriga. Den ena är golite och den andra en haglöfs... rätt gamla.. söker fortfarande efter något som jag kan slå till på.. kanske lite velig, men samtidigt så kan jag inte känna och klämma på ryggsäckar där jag bor. Lite utbud. Får se om och när jag landar. 👍😀

[@TedWeirum]

Spännande! Håll mig uppdaterad på vilken det blir! :)

[@DeCiBeL81]

I bought the absiko today for my trip to denmark in May. Looking forward to test this piece of gear:)

[@TedWeirum]

Awesome! What’s the adventure? Let us know how it went! :)

[@Jorgew01]

still very much torn between Kajka 100 and Keb 72. Tho recently learned that my local Fjellreven shop here in Oslo, Norway can rent these out. So figured ill rent em both for a weekend trip each and see how they fare.

[@TedWeirum]

That’s the best option! Let me know how it went! :)

[@drblue9472]

Been uting keb72 for a few years. If you are a "narrow/skinny" person the keb 72 fits really good. Due to its narrow profile. Also if you go on winter adventure and use skis, its really comfortable because its narrow profile helps keeping balance, and dosent get in the way of the ski-poles / trekking poles. Best pack ive ever owned. Still good as new (except the smell of bonfire). Oh, and due to its fitting so well, the weight of the pack dosent feel like an issue. I recommend Always trying in store if possible. Regardless of features, fit is really important for long trips.

[@TedWeirum]

Totally agree! Thanks for your input brother!

[@jaymichaelson5811]

Let's work on that algorithm. I've got the Keb52, I think I might size up? Both of those look great. For me the 72L might to large? I'm just a wealth of indecision. What really wish the Keb52 had is the elastic cord webbing on the back and straps on the sides to hold stuff.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Just because it has a 72L capacity doesn't mean you need to fill it full. You can put 60L of gear in there and be just fine. 👍

[@jaymichaelson5811]

@@GetUpTheMountains That's true also.

[@TedWeirum]

agreed, it's a useful feature!

[@jpnurminen]

I had an Abisko 65, sold it and now have a Keb 72. The main difference for me was that the back length for Abisko can not be adjusted as much as in the Keb with the wooden frame. Abisko is a great pack also but the back length could not be shortened enough for me (I’m 178cm). So always fit the pack on yourself with weight before you buy!

[@TedWeirum]

agree! we're all different in size and weight so best is to go to a store if you can! :)

[@priamos23]

Servus Ted, greetings from good old Vienna. Thanks a lot for your outdoor comparison videos, where you „talk to yourself“. :-) I love them. I have a question: How would this comparison go, if you‘d compare you beloved Keb 72 with the Kaika. I need a new backpack and I was thinking about getting the Kaika. What‘s your take on these two? Could you even do a video comparison? Kind regards Stefan

[@TedWeirum]

There’s one I have done in the past, if you scroll down a bit on the channel you should be able to find it! :) it called something with a future backpack, can’t remember exactly

[@priamos23]

@@TedWeirum Found it. Thanks a lot. I think I'll pay Globetrotter in Munich a visit in the next few weeks. It's gonna be a Keika.

[@TedWeirum]

Nice! Keep me posted! :)

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Wild, they don't even sell the "Abisko 75" in the US. Is it the Abisko "Friluft"? That full front opening feature that is on Abikso and Kajka is a must for me. All of my Gregory backpacks have it, and its a huge deciding factor when I look at a pack to buy. They need to add that shit to the Keb 52 and 72.

[@TedWeirum]

I saw that, typical me to do a comparison with a backpack that they don't carry anymore……………. :)

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@TedWeirum We call that vintage!

[@TedWeirum]

True!!

[@1ReneDumont]

Thank you for the review. Although, I learned the hard way a few years ago to be careful when someone says all time favorite. I remember getting a Keb 52 under that premise thinking it would be bid enough for me and I didn’t pay attention enough to my needs and how I pack. Ah well, my bad. Or maybe I need both. :)

[@TedWeirum]

Hey Rene! I get that, of course it all depends on what you're going to do and how much you need with you, im going on a couple of multiway adventures this summer where I will use the 52! thanks for watching brother!

[@1ReneDumont]

Hi Ted, that was the point I was trying to make that people need to pay attention to what they need, not so much reviewers like the gear. I still like the K52 as a mange with it. Although a bigger one might have made more sense to me; I’m not a minimalist packer.

[@TedWeirum]

Agreed! :)

[@PaulHo]

Shoutout the foldsack though!

[@TedWeirum]

gotta love the fold sack!

[@PaulHo]

@@TedWeirum highly underrated and surprisingly luxurious to touch!

[@TedWeirum]

Agreed! Crème de la crème!

[@christophstar1487]

I now bought the Keb 72l I hope it will work well need to stuff all inside for me and two kids awesome channel sub for sure Ps I bought and old keb jacket too so you recommended to wax it ?

[@TedWeirum]

Awesome brother! Thanks! Yes I’d recommend waxing it!

[@sebulban]

Is there a start up guide for setting up the keb72 for the first time? Like a starting point for the back height adjustment etc. The 2 loops in the keb lid. How are they supposed to be used?

[@TedWeirum]

I think fjällräven has something like that on their KZbin channel, could be worth checking it out! you can use the loops like you want, attach a carabiner or bungy cord depending on what you want to do :)

[@karlbratby4349]

Have you found the land yet ?

[@TedWeirum]

I bought a property in Österlen, see the newer videos! I’m still looking for stretch of woods or something similar!

[@raymondberglind]

Great video! How does the durability of the bottom zipper on the Keb feel? It kind of worries me that the bottom zipper could break, causing all of your stuff to just fall out.

[@TedWeirum]

It’s very durable, I was a bit insecure about that too at first but now I’m confident that it won’t break! :)

[@raymondberglind]

@@TedWeirum Awesome! Thanks for the reply :)

[@kaapiosimpanssibonobo1864]

Having a hard time deciding between the 52 and 72 KEB! Mostly would be using it for three season overnighters and up to four days out. In the winter mainly overnighters and rarely some weekend trips. I'm from Finland so the winters get cold and my stuff is not ultralight though I sleep in a hammock. Just wondering that the 52 would maybe be pushing it for the winter and then again the 72 is overkill for rest of the year? Thanks! ❤

[@TedWeirum]

I’d go with 72, you’d have a more compact bag in the warmer months and enough for the cold ones!

[@AndersRamm]

Hi, what do you think about the hip belt length? I am an average guy, 186 cm and 90 kg, but find the hip belts to be a bit short?

[@TedWeirum]

It’s the other way around for me, I find it a bit long, we’re all built different!

[@mrilikechips]

Heya, how come you don’t use the Kajka 75? Currently comparing between the two for a backpackers/ trekking pack. Cheers

[@TedWeirum]

I sold mine years ago, ended up not using it that much and saw myself using the Keb 52/72 way more, with that said it's not the end of the story… you might see me using one in a not to distant future!

[@TedHolgersson]

Hej Ted! Jag planerar köpa en ryggsäck och tänkte köpa en Keb 72. Du verkar gilla den bäst. Det jag funderar på är om jag får med allt inklusive min drönare, DJI Mavic 3 cine. Den har en större kontroll. Vad tror du om det som är rutinerad?

[@TedWeirum]

Först och främst så kan vi inte låta våra namn passera obemärkt förbi, så kul att vi heter lika dant! :) Till din fråga, ja, det ska inte vara några konstigheter, jag har minin, kontrollen där är också ganska stor! Kör på!

[@nazarbeiar840]

Hi Ted, which rucksack would you say is better for solo trekking with tent and all: Keb 72l or Kajka 75l? I have got a hunch that Keb is the more versatile of the two while aslo being lighter. In Kajka, I think 75l denotes the main comprartment only, with those huge side pockets I think one can fit another 10-15l or am I wrong?

[@TedWeirum]

I think you’re on to something, I’d go with the keb! :)

[@NikitaTieche]

Thanks !

[@TedWeirum]

Anytime!

[@inediblemangoes7797]

Some slick looking backpacks

[@TedWeirum]

Thanks brother!

[@irisziemann7517]

Hi Ted! Very nice comparrison! I am currently comparing the Keb 72 and the Kajka 75 and cannot decide. What are your thoughts between the two?

[@TedWeirum]

The keb 72 is the better option if you ask me! :)

[@Enjoy_The_Silence]

@@TedWeirum Hej Ted, kan du utveckla ditt svar ytterligare? Tack för en fin kanal du driver! (Du kan svara på engelska om personen tidigare också har nytta av ditt svar)

[@TedWeirum]

Tjena Hampus, vi kör på svenska! :) Tittar vi på den gamla kajkan som funnits ute nu en längre tid så är det givetvis en fantastisk ryggsäck, för mig känner jag dock att profilen blir för bred, jag är inget stort fan av sidofickorna. Kajkan är bekväm men ryggsäcken i sig är ganska tung, kort sagt så upplever jag keb ryggan som en uppdaterad variant av kajkan. Däremot gillar jag funktionen med topplocket på kajkan, något jag saknar på keb. Hoppas det ger dig lite mer svar!

[@Enjoy_The_Silence]

@@TedWeirum Ah, tack! Att den är genomgående/ej separerad botten, någon invändning kring det? Finns det några ev fästen ovan/undertill för liggunderlag?

[@TedWeirum]

Den funktionen gör ingen stor skillnad, använder aldrig nätet för att torka något. Fästen finns! Det går även att lösa det på keb!

[@vincentgregoir4914]

My favorite is still the Kajka. However, the Keb comes close :)

[@TedWeirum]

I hear you! its a great backpack indeed! :)

[@hillaryedmund6122]

whats your height? thanks

[@TedWeirum]

181 cm. Welcome :)

[@markussjobergh2605]

Just a warning to anyone thinking of getting their hands on a Abisko 65 or 75 at this stage (which might be hard since I think they took it out of production) - the seams on the shoulder straps tend to break after a while, turning the entire backpack practically unusable. Happened to me after just a couple short trips, and heard lots of similar experiences. At least be careful to not carry the backpack longer than necessary in just one strap

[@TedWeirum]

Just like you say there’s a new version out, I’m sure they fixed that issue, I haven’t heard about it myself so I’m glad you let us know! :)

[@Harrycowlton]

I tend to judge backpacks by how they carry, by that I mean which feels lighter and more comfortable with say the same weight inside. My own Keb 72 is amazing and carry’s better than my Granite Gear packs which are nearly a third the weight! Only my Osprey AG65carries better and only by a small margin but its not as tough. Would be nice to judge these packs with a standard load exclusive of actual pack weight.

[@TedWeirum]

Hey! yeah, that's a great point! of course I've felt the same as you and tried it with different loads, it's hard to show how comfortable they are! :)

[@VictorMarinus]

I have the keb 72 and Kajka 65 and it's a very difficult choice. I love the Kajka but the Keb hipbelt is better. So please make a kajka 2.0 with the Keb hip belt and all the kajka features. On the other hand: Don't do it because I'll have to buy yet another backpack and my attick is full. :-)

[@TedWeirum]

HAHAHA, I feel your pain brother! :)

[@ais122]

I have both like Victor and I completely agree that if they made the Kajka with the Keb carrying system, they will have the best backpack on the market. Easy, no question.

[@TedWeirum]

Agreed! :)

[@sussieweirum3424]

💪❤️🤠

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Are you related to Teddy?

[@sussieweirum3424]

@@GetUpTheMountains Yes!

[@GetUpTheMountains]

@@sussieweirum3424 Are you his Mom that hugs him so well like a loving backpack hip belt?!? Hej Sussie!

[@sussieweirum3424]

@@GetUpTheMountains Yes, I, m !

[@sussieweirum3424]

Hej!!

[@OffTheBeatenPot]

First! BOOM!

[@TedWeirum]

Well done! :) hahahah

[@jesperjohannesen4247]

I have a Keb 72 and I am really happy with it. I am 2 meters tall and am happy that it is so long and adjustable in the back However, missing a good strap to put my tent outside. But as always, I am positively surprised by Fjällräven products

[@TedWeirum]

That's awesome! I put it on the top strap between the top lid and the main pack!

[@stopcm-j4d]

TOO CONFUSINGGGGG EXPLANATION CAMERA < SCREEN VOIVE ARE MOVING ALL VIDEO SO TIRED TO WATCH

[@stopcm-j4d]

CALM DOWN, MAN

[@TedWeirum]

Glad you made it all the way through! :)

[@stopcm-j4d]

VERY VERY DIFFICULT UNCLEAR NO PEACE CAUSED BY CAMERA AND YR SOUND ARE MOVING ALLLLLLLL THE TIMESSSS SO FRUSTRATED TO WATCH