How it began..

• Kanken's made from Vinylon F, making it both water repellent and light.
• It's available in mini (baby), classic (mummy), big (daddy) and maxi (big daddy!).
• The Kanken comes in three laptop versions, for 13", 15" and 17" laptops.
• Kanken comes in 23 different colours, as well as special dual-colour versions.
• Kanken has a removable seat, so no more cold behinds on the school wall!
• Kanken has two side pockets for mobile phone, MP3 player, drinks, etc.
• Kanken has a front zip-secured pocket for money, credit cards, lipstick..

Kånken, the world's most-sold backpack, turned 30 in 2008! The backpack that has been sold to over 3 million customers since its release in 1978 is celebrating its 30 year anniversary - Kånken is an unchanged classic!

Kånken was developed at the end of the 70s to save the backs of children and young people. At that time the shoulder bag was popular and 80 percent of the Swedish population reported that they occasionally suffered from back pain. Fjällräven's founder Åke Nordin followed the debate on crooked backs and sketched a functional, affordable backpack that met the needs of children to carry books and folders to and from school.

Åke Nordin had estimated that he would sell 200 Kånken backpacks during the first year. He sold twice as many. The following year he sold 30,000, and there was no denying the fact that Kånken was a success. Today, approximately 200,000 Kånken backpacks are sold each year. In 2002, the extremely popular sequel, Kånken Mini, was released.

Kånken is made from an extremely durable vinylon fabric, Vinylon F, that is suited to everything from rough children's play to tough climate conditions. Vinylon F swells like natural fibres, which makes it waterproof and does not require additional treatment. Vinylon F is unbeatable in its combination of durability and low weight. Kånken has a long zipper that opens the entire main compartment, two side pockets and a front pocket.

Kanken Mini

• Weight175g
• Depth13cm
• Height29cm
• Width20cm
• VolumeApprox 7 Litres
• Pockets2 Side & Zippered Front

The Mini Kanken is a smaller version of the original perfect for both children and people who want to have a really small backpack. Ideal for school, shopping, cycling and commuting. A practical school rucksack for both small and big children. It has a removable seat in the inside back pocket and the logo doubles as a reflector. Name and address label on the inside makes it the ideal bag for school!

Kanken Classic

• Weight290g
• Depth13cm
• Height38cm
• Width27cm
• VolumeApprox 16 Litres
• Pockets2 Side & Zippered Front

Fjällräven's most-sold backpack first saw the light of day in 1978. The classic design looks the same today and it is still extremely popular. Three million sold and counting! Ideal for school, day trips or biking to work. It has a removable seat in the inside back pocket and the logo doubles as a reflector. Name and address label on the inside makes it the ideal bag for school!

Kanken Dual Colour

• Weight290g
• Depth13cm
• Height38cm
• Width27cm
• VolumeApprox 16 Litres
• Pockets2 Side & Zippered Front

Fjällräven's Dual Colour Kanken is a recent addition to the Classic and Mini ranges - with all the same features as the original models, but available in a range of stunning new colours. It has a removable seat in the inside back pocket and the logo doubles as a reflector. Name and address label on the inside makes it the ideal bag for school!

Kanken Big

• Weight350g
• Depth13cm
• Height45cm
• Width35cm
• VolumeApprox 20 Litres
• Pockets1 Side & Zippered Front

The big daddy Kanken Big is four litres larger than the Classic. It arrives complete with padded shoulder straps, making it ideal for that weekend away or if you have lots of homework to carry! Great for school, day trips or biking to work. It has a removable seat in the inside back pocket and the logo doubles as a reflector. A very roomy backpack for school and for work.

Kanken Maxi

• Weight500g
• Depth14cm + 7cm
• Height41cm
• Width32cm
• VolumeApprox 18 + 9 Litres
• PocketsLarge Zippered Front

Now for the biggest Kanken! The Maxi is expandable and grows up to 27 litres if you want it to, and comes with padded shoulder straps. Plenty of room for the holidays, ideal for trekking, cycling and walking, and very roomy for the biggest shopper! It has a removable seat in the inside back pocket and the logo doubles as a reflector. No job is too big for the Maxi!

Kanken Laptop 13, 15 and 17 Inch

• Weight420g / 460g / 500g
• Depth16cm / 16cm / 18cm
• Height38cm / 40cm / 42cm
• Width27cm / 28cm / 30cm
• 13" Laptop3cm x 32.5cm x 23cm
• 15" Laptop3cm x 36cm x 24.5cm
• 17" Laptop3cm x 39.5cm x 26.5cm

The Kanken Laptop is a classic backpack and a laptop bag. It's available in 13", 15" and 17" laptop versions, which protects your laptop in a special padded compartment. The Kanken becomes your computer bag! Two bags in one, the padded section protects your laptop, while the zipper opens the entire main compartment and you have a backpack as well!