Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Fjallraven - Kanken Classic Backpack for Everyday, Sand

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Tips to tell if your Kanken is real.

July 31, 2018

When I first saw the reviews I was hesitant to buy this because the amount of people saying they got a fake bag, but I bit the bullet and prayed to get a real bag, which I did. If you can tell the difference between a real Kanken and a fake Kanken then it’s up to you if you want to buy this, if not Urban Outfitters is a good resaler for the Fjallraven Kanken but the colors are limited, if you are looking for a more broad color range, the Fjallraven website is the way to go if you don’t trust amazon.

Real Kanken Attributes
-WASA 6 on button back
-Fjallraven Kanken logo on bag should be reflective with flash but matte regularly, it should not be glittery of shiny
-inside tag should have a sweden flag as shown on the picture
-stitching should be nice and not sloppy
-emblem above “by appointment to h.m the king of Sweden” should be multi colored
-Kanken pamphlet is inside smaller section of bag
-straps and handles should have an H pattern, not a V pattern
-Fjallraven logo on three buttons should face downwards
-bag foam should be of high quality and not flimsy and thin
-Bag material is made of Vinylon-F which is tough, rough and sturdy material

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Samidh Das

Fake! Please be aware :)

April 3, 2019

I got this bag at the very beginning of the school year, and I thought it was authentic after checking the reviews and it seemed safe. Nobody at my school had a kanken, so I’ve been using it for majority of the school year without too much of a problem.

It’s now March, and some of my friends have also pitched a kanken, yet.... theirs is actually authentic. Everything my backpack has is a very impressive copy, such as the reflective logo, the zippers, the “H” stitching and labels inside (I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these are actually authentic). The material of my bag is listed as “polyvinyl alkohol”, but it’s ISN’T actually polyvinyl alkohol. I compared it to my friend’s kanken (the authentic one), and polyvinyl alkohol is supposed to have a more durable, sturdier, stiffer, and weather-grip-like feel to it. My backpack is flimsier, and made out of cheaper fabric that is starting to have strings near the seams, which is not typical of a kanken backpack.

I’m unsure on what to do next, as I spent $80 on something that should’ve been the real thing, and got this from a seller that was guaranteed to be authentic. All I can say is, I wouldn’t recommend buying from amazon, but rather buy from the official website, Nordstrom, or Urban Outfitters.

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Tips to tell if your Kanken is real.

July 31, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

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Samidh Das

Fake! Please be aware :)

April 3, 2019

Color: Ox RedVerified Purchase

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EstherHuggs

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS RETAILER

March 26, 2019

Color: Burnt OrangeVerified Purchase

I am writing this review for any potential buyers from this retailer. These are counterfeit bags, and do not let the promising reviews of possible authenticity fool you. Counterfeiters are getting so much better at mimicking the real deal. Amazon is not an approved retailer on Fjallraven's online site. As soon as I got the bag, I could tell it was cheaply made by the excess fabric and sloppy stitching inside (they should feel and look expertly sewn). A lot of the details were accurate though--the right brand of buttons, zippers, and tags; right placement of straps; right color and labels; etc. However, you need to check to make sure the Swedish flag is on the inside! Don't pay for this knock-off with the money you would use to pay for a real one. ALSO THEY ARE SLOW WITH REFUNDS

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iHeartMyServiceDog

FAKE with all the signs of authenticity

May 10, 2019

Color: Frost GreenVerified Purchase

I’ve included as many photos as possible! This counterfeit pack has all the easy ‘signs’ of being authentic - the poor construction and flimsy fabric were the giveaways.
All buttons had the fox and WASA 6, all zipper pulls had the fox on one side, name brand on the other, and YKK on the side. There was a Swedish flag, the reflective logo, a thick pad with the sticker on it, the tag with the correct item number, and the hang tag with the multi-colored crown.
It’s as if someone had a checklist of materials to include, but couldn’t hide the terrible construction. Loose threads, unbound edges, Swedish flag sewn crookedly, messy stitches, loose loops in the straps, fox buttons facing all directions, the name and contact label that felt like paper and looked about to rip, and a bunched up zipper stitch that caused the zipper to stick and separate. The sticker on the pad was on the opposite side of where it is usually placed, and the material is so flimsy that (you might be able to see in one of my pictures) I could see sunlight clearly through the gaps in the weave of the fabric.
I had the package in my hand and within 20 minutes had the photos taken, refund process started, and a replacement ordered directly from the brand’s website.
This was a ‘fulfilled by Amazon’ order and, per the brand’s website, Amazon is an authorized reseller, but still counterfeits are being sold. You can give it a shot like I did, but ordering directly from the brand eliminates the extra steps involved if you receive a fake. Good luck!

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Zio

Not the real thing

November 13, 2018

Color: Glacier GreenVerified Purchase

it's been 10 days, and it's already extremely dirty and is ripping. I dont believe this to be the real thing, I'm really disappointed. I was so happy to buy this bag, but now I'm now in the process of returning the bag. Buyer beware

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Suzanne

Authentic Kanken!

May 27, 2017

Color: Leaf GreenVerified Purchase

I never write reviews, but I received my first Kanken today and I'm in love! The material is amazing and the color is absolutely gorgeous. I was very hesitant buying authentically through Amazon, but I am very certain my backpack is the real deal and I'll give some tips that are helpful when buying. I chose to buy through Amazon and fulfilled by Amazon as I believe this would be the safest option, and I don't regret a thing. It looks perfect, and it got here in only two days! One of the first things I checked was the reflective patch, as this would be difficult to replicate and my patch is indeed reflective. The straps are a material with a detailed sort of "H" pattern, and the fox on the buttons is detailed and reads "WASA 6" on the other side. All zippers read "YKK" on the side, the crest on the tag is detailed, and he brochure looks legit. No complaints here! The material is firm but sturdy and I'm sure it'll break in with use. I was able to fit much more than expected inside and it doesn't feel heavy at all, which is great for all-day use, especially if you have back issues like me. Remember to buy from Amazon and by Amazon even if it's a few more dollars, mine was still cheaper than it would be on the Kanken site. Happy shopping!

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Alison B.

AMAZING BACKPACK!

June 6, 2017

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

I purchased 3 of these (in different colors) from different Amazon sellers and each one was authentic. I went through several steps to confirm and was very pleased that none of them were fake! The sellers were: Amazon, Happy Haus, and Pipeline24. I purchased ox red, royal blue, and leaf green. I am not sure which one I am going to keep yet but am leaning towards leaf green or royal blue! Each of the colors is gorgeous though!! The bag, as others have said, fits a surprising amount inside. I am having my third baby this fall and plan to use it as a diaper bag and I know that I will not have trouble doing this at all. I love that the zipper comes all the way down on the sides - this is what sold me! No more digging! The straps also do not seem to be a problem. I loaded one of the bags up with each of the items that I know I will be carrying and I felt no discomfort from the straps at all. I also tried the bag with my strollers and I love that the top handles work perfectly with stroller handles. Also, a stroller with even a minimal amount of storage space underneath will fit this bag! The fabric is quite stiff at first but from what I hear it softens up with some use. I also read lots of complaints about the side pockets on the outside being too small but I think they're a nice size. They may not fit some larger water bottles but you can easily fit your phone (iPhone 7+ was a perfect fit), sunglasses (a typical ray ban case fits), take n toss sippy cup, and definitely a baby bottle if you need to tote those around. I can see this bag being used for years and years to come and I am sure that I will be back to purchase an additional color at some point! PS - One piece of advice that I found the most helpful in determining which bags to purchase when I was worried about buying fakes was that as long as its a prime item you will likely be ok and that was definitely the case!

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JeLisa

Ox Red

January 28, 2017

Color: Ox RedVerified Purchase

I attached pictures to show what all I put in my bag. It's not heavy at all with the things I put it in. As for the side pockets I don't believe any bottles larger than the one I have shown will fit in it. This is ox red and it looks as pictured to me. I do believe this is a real Kanken just based off of "verification sites" I viewed online. Amazon sold and shipped this to me so if you're using any other seller buyer beware ...you may get a fake ..if you don't really care about that then go for it. I really love this bag and I may get the mini next!

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Lina

April 19, 2017

Color: Frost GreenVerified Purchase

Kanken is still my favorite backpack after one year. I must note that the color does fade away a little ,but I don't think that's too big of a problem. It is super comfortable on the shoulders and relieves the back from pain despite its thin straps. If you are carrying textbooks, for many students, we can hold it with the straps and it's still super sturdy. There are two main pockets, one small one in the front and the big zipper which goes all the way down and can open like a luggage. Even when I'm carrying heavy things, I don't feel much of the weight on my shoulders. It is definitely spacious and can hold numerous things; nice and rectangular shape which makes organizing easy. There is also a laptop compartment, however it is not cushioned, so you'd have to be careful nonetheless. Overall, its stylish, spacious, and easy on the back. i highly recommend this backpack!

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Isaiah LeDonne

Very happy with my kanken but beware of fakes

December 27, 2017

Color: Forest GreenVerified Purchase

So initially I was nervous about buying throug amazon as opposed to a retail store because previous reviews stated fakes were being distributed but after doing research, I was happy to find that mine was an authentic.

As far as practicality, the backpack is big enough to fit my 13 in laptop in the inner sleeve, but anything bigger probably won’t be able to fit back there. Also the water bottle cubby on the side is a bit small but will fit a standard size water bottle (big enough to fit one of the fancy Voss bottles all the kids on ig take pics with).

I love it but be sure to do your research on fakes vs real after purchasing.