Fjallraven

Kanken 17in Laptop Backpack

Strong, versatile bag with great storage

I love almost everything about this bag! It’s sturdy, durable, and fits my laptop perfectly in its own compartment, along with my iPad and Kånken Gear Bags. I’ve even used it as a carry-on while travelling abroad, packing in all of that plus a change of clothes and a small bag with medicines. I bought mine in black, and one thing to note is that when it’s new, it tends to attract a lot of dust. After a year and a half of constant use, I’ve found it a bit tricky to keep it looking as dark and clean as when I first bought it. Other than that, it’s a really practical and long-lasting bag!

Terrible laptop compartment

The products claimed support of a 17 inch laptop is misleading and not met by the product. I was excited to have a bag that would fit my laptop without looking like a transformer but when i go to put my laptop in the compartment the zipper doesn't close and it puts immense pressure on the screen of my expensive laptop. Literally an extra inch of fabric would accommodate it. It is very dissapointing that they made the minimum amount of space to fit the smallest 17 inch laptop they could find and claim support for "17 inch laptops"

Worth It!!

I’ve had it for 7 YEARS and this is still my favourite bag. It has held up for so long and theres no sign of needing another anytime soon. Slight discolouration in the past couple years but to be expected with almost daily use for this long.

Not for broad shoulders

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

It's a standard bag

The straps aren't wide apart enough to comfortably sit on my son's shoulders. He's got an athletic build as a swimmer, so I wouldn't recommend it to broad shouldered individuals. Otherwise, the capacity still allows for his laptop and other school/work items - 5 books, or jacket to be stored. The straps could also be wider with more padding.

Can’t get away from using this backpack

This is my every day carry. I have a bit of medical stuff I need to carry around and then I have young children. I never have to stress about fitting everything I need because 20l is more than enough. The laptop pocket is super nice. I use it for my kindle and/or phone when I don’t need my laptop. I bought the 17” because my preferred laptop is 16” and I wanted to make sure I had enough room for it.

Best backpack!

I bought this backpack about a month ago and it's the best backpack I've ever had! Very sturdy, easy to carry and lots of room inside. I like how easy you can pack and fit lots in there, because of the rectangular design and zipper that goes all around. Also a very stylish backpack.

Tear

I am disappointed with this backpack. For a brand that claims resilience in products, a critical seam ripped after 6 months. I got this expecting to use the backpack for at least 5 years, but now I have to get expensive repairs done on an expensive backpack. Thoroughly disappointed. The function is great, the square shape is nice and the shoulder straps are fine, in my opinion. But a backpack shouldn't fall apart when the company claims the products last.

Not Very Water Resistant

Despite saying the bag is water resistant, it is really mediocre resistance. I expected that this company that was founded with camping gear knew what they were doing when they made these bags. I went for a walk in light rain, now I have a ruined book and a wet laptop. This bag is going in to the landfill.

I bought this bag in 2019 for my eighth grade school year and it has been so amazing and sturdy, I'm only now replacing it for my second semester of college. It perfectly fits my laptop and papers in the back compartment and the main compartment has room for everything I could possibly need. It's my go to backpack for overnight trips, it's my favorite carry-on for planes, and I use it every day for school.

The Perfect backpack!

I bought this bag one week ago. I had another kanken backpack (the classic one, it was too little for my pc so I needed one bigger) and It is perfect! I decided to buy from the same brand. After a week of use I’m in love with this backback. It’s very big, so it can hold a lot of stuff. I can’t feel the weight on my shoulders and back, perfect! It’s simple!!! The best!! Love it!!! For me it’s Perfect!