Kanken Classic Pack, Heritage and Responsibility Since 1960

First launched in 1978 – The Kanken backpack has grow to be an iconic image of basic purposeful Swedish design. After partaking within the “again debates” of the late 1970’s in Sweden, Fjallraven founder Ake Nordin developed a easy but purposeful backpack with the assistance of The Swedish Guide and Scout Association. This revolutionary design now often known as the Kanken evenly distributed the bag’s weight to each shoulders which led to decreased again issues in Sweden. Not a lot has modified since 1978. We’ve added extra colours and a couple of new fashions together with mini and laptop computer variations. The Kanken is fabricated from Vinylon F, a extremely sturdy, abrasion and waterproof material that softens with age and washes and turns into more and more sturdy because the fibers within the material tighten from use. Since 1960 Fjallraven has stayed true to its mission; growing timeless, purposeful and sturdy out of doors gear whereas appearing responsibly towards individuals, animals and the setting. Inspired by the outside, Fjallraven conjures up others to get outdoors!