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

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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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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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Kay

Research first before you buy a Kanken backpack!

June 6, 2017

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

I had no problem with the Kanken backpack so far. I bought the navy backpack, it arrived within 3 days and it was in perfect condition. My friend bought her orange Kanken backpack from this seller and recommended me to do so because it is a lot cheaper from the Fjallraven website. After seeing many bad reviews on fake kankens I was worried that I would get the fake Kanken. But seems like I received the real Kanken looking through other review photos between real and fake Kankens. I recommend researching carefully for the Kanken that you like before purchasing it as there are fake Kankens around.
I like the bag so far, just the color looks a lot dark than the photo here, but I think its the material that is dark. Maybe I have to hand wash it in order for it to look lighter. The Kanken is actually bigger than I expected, it fits my 13" MacBook pro, my school binder, some pencil bags and there are 2 side pockets are 2 bottles of water. I am very satisfy with it so far. I will use it for both school and traveling because it is smaller than a lot of my backpacks.

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Victor Barriga

Great Backpack!

August 30, 2016

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

This is the first time I've ordered a backpack online. The color was exactly what I wanted. In the pictures provided it shows just how much it fits and how small it is. The straps aren't as bad if you wear something thick or just a regular shirt. If you wear something that doesn't cover your shoulders it'll hurt a little. This is my first kanken and I got it for cheap too because Amazon lowered the price!

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Janelle Kruger

Neat Backpack

May 17, 2019

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

I got this for my daughter for her birthday as she requested. These are neat backpacks, I am thinking of getting one for myself. I like the shoulder padding and the option to carry with the handles at the top of the bag. The material is sturdy which is perfect for her since she is so rough on things.

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Aesthetically pleasing, functional and durable; well worth the price

April 6, 2016

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

I've had this bag for two semesters in college, and it can definitely take a beating. It's a LOT roomier than it looks; can hold a couple thick textbooks and a laptop, plus more. In addition, the distribution of weight across my back is excellent. I used to have so many issues with backpacks hurting my back in the past, but this one feels as light as a feather while holding improbable amounts of weight. My only complaint would be the gradual emergence of loose threads around the zipper area, but it's not a major concern. Overall, love this bag and if I had the money, I'd buy more!

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Tiffany Thai

How to adjust straps

July 24, 2017

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

The one I got was completely legit. Normally I would like a backpack with padding on the bottom but with the kanken it doesn't seem like a problem. I also didnt know this at first because I guess Im kind of an idiot and had to look it up but let me pay it forward. The two bottons at the top where the straps are clipped to not always have to be strapped in and can be unstraped and left to be adjusted to ur liking.

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Joseph McClanahan

It is what it advertises

March 11, 2019

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

My granddaughter uses it everywhere at college. It is a great size to fit her needs.

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kendra sherman

Love it

August 17, 2019

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

Beautiful color ...this is my daughter's 2 ND one.m

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C.Wills

Authentic Kanken

November 21, 2016

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

I bought this bag for my niece and she loves it. She uses it as a school bag and for overnight trips. It seems to be holding up well. I searched for the right seller as there are so many fakes out there! This is the real deal!

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Ari L.

NOT the color I ordered

August 14, 2019

Color: Royal BlueVerified Purchase

Great quality, lightweight, super water resistant, holds a lot of stuff, just NOT the color I thought it was going to be. If I could trade to another color I would.....but not a huge deal.

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