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

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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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Cindy Lindenberg

DO NOT BUY

April 14, 2019

I ordered one and saw that many people said they got an authentic one but mine is completely fake. The logo shouldn't be glittery and mine was. Most of the critiria for it to be real was true for mine exept the giveaway was the logo. The circle above the A in the word kanken on the logo should not be touching the letter and mine was.

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REY

Tips to tell if your Kanken is real.

July 31, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

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kristnelizabeth

Get many compliments on this bag and color!

November 29, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

I carry this as an everyday bag for my laptop at work. I've received many compliments and questions on the name. The straps are not padded so I would not recommend packing this completely full, but for cell phone/wallet/laptop I find it to be comfortable. I've had almost a year and the orange is starting to show discoloring near the bottom. Not sure if this is just washable by cloth or if it can be tossed in a machine. I originally ordered the mini, but it looked ridiculous on me, fit for a preschooler! Definitely go with the classic, normal size if you're an adult.

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Sarah

Exactly what I was looking for!

June 29, 2019

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

I saw tons of travel bloggers and local adventurers raving about this brand of bag, and since I consider myself to also fall into this category, I decided to give it a shot! I was looking for a basic, lightweight backpack that would be comfortable to wear while hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors while also touring different cities and areas. This bag fits everything I need! A sketchbook, my pencil case, water bottle, sunscreen, phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, original polaroid, GoPro, and snacks... lots of snacks! The bottom of the bag is flat yet the sides are sturdy so it gives you the flexibility to stack your items in whatever way works for you! I'm not able to fit my water bottle in the side pockets, but i like to put my phone in one, and a small umbrella will fit nicely in the other, too! I wouldn't say the material is waterproof, but it is definitely weather friendly as I have taken it on a canoe and it's gotten wet, but my things have stayed safe and what little water does soak into the material dries very quickly. Overall, I could not be happier with this purchase!

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Maddi

As happy as Brendon Urie on his birthday!

June 14, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

This is my second kanken backpack. My first one was the mini also in the color brick. I have had this backpack for about a month and it's still in great condition. Watch out for fakes...you can tell by looking to see if amazon has either verified or fulfilled the seller or company. This has gotten me a real kanken twice (I only have two). Overall I completely love this backpack in the color brick, it surprising holds a lot! The front pocket holds a lot on its own (it holds my wallet, share size candy, deck of cards, battery blocks, chargers, ear buds, pens, floss, battery pack and my ipod) it will be super full but it holds all of it in the front. The middle can hold my Instax printer and some film, I carry around a few books, a Nintendo DS and it's chargers/games, pen pouch, SMALL water bottle, jacket, and my small computer. The side pockets are useless all I use it for is my phone, that's all it can really hold w/ some change. I really love the backpack it's self, hope this helped!

My pins(if anyone cares): I found the rainbow pin and ship on amazon, if you look up what it is you will probably find it.
The face is a Tessa Violet pin I got at one of her concerts.
The diamond one I found on an old girl scout vest.🧡

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Kay C

Pilling, but Nicely Made.

September 13, 2019

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

Straps don’t extend quite as far as I would like for the price, but it’s okay. Durability is good, and the moisture wicking waxed feel os great.

I will say, I bought this a good two months ago, and already the wax is pilling in a strip along the bottom panel of the back portion—I know it’s from rubbing (I use the bag everyday) but it’s still a little sad.

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AmazonCustomer

I’m using is as a travel bag with all sorts of cute enamel pins on the front pocket and it looks great! My 13inch old MacBook with the CD-ROM fits ...

April 18, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

This bag was a real Kanken and for $20 dollars less! I’m using is as a travel bag with all sorts of cute enamel pins on the front pocket and it looks great! My 13inch old MacBook with the CD-ROM fits comfortably and it really reduces the weight by shifting it around. It is surprising big inside and I love it

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Mara

Solid investment!

February 28, 2019

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

Love this bag! If you’re afraid of the price I would say don’t be. This bag is an investment for a long lasting piece and I hope to have it for years to come. It came very wrinkled from shipping and has taken a week or so to start breaking in but overall very happy with it. Would recommend looking at pictures of the colors online because I feel the display picture is not true to what you get.

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Amazon Customer

Great Backpack

March 23, 2016

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

I was skeptical when I opened this package and the backpack looked a little small. But this backpack is ideal! It can hold so much more stuff than you expect in the beginning. And it holds its shape really well so it doesn't pull on your back in any weird way. Very happy with this, would recommend it.

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Subramanian Periyanan

High quality

November 6, 2019

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

Perfect bag

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Austin

Legit for Discount through brand lineage

March 17, 2018

Color: BrickVerified Purchase

I bought my pack through brand lineage and was nervous it would be fake after reading reviews. After doing some research I can verify that they sent me a legit backpack! The backpack itself can fit a lot more stuff than I expected. My only complaint is that the back pack doesn't have ways to organize within the pockets like many backpacks do. I never write reviews but I was so estatic mine was real I thought I would give Brand Lineage a shoutout!

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