Fjallraven Kanken Photo Backpack

[giganova]

I see these Fjallraven backpacks everywhere and when I saw that you can order a photo insert, I bought one. When it arrived, I was impressed what fits into this backpack:

- Mamiya RZ67 (a monster of a camera!) with a mounted 120 back and 110mm lens
- Extra Mamiya 50mm lens
- Two extra 120 backs (for a total of three backs)
- Light meter, tons of film, filters, etc in the front pocket ...

... and there's still one compartment left empty! This little backpack fits way more than my Domke F2! In my Domke F2 I can barely squeeze the Mamiya RZ67 with a mounted back & lens and one extra back. No space for an extra lens, even without the extra back. The level of protection is about the same. Plus, the backpack is much more easy on my back when carrying the load.

If you want one one, I strongly recommend that you order directly from the Fjallraven web site because there are tons of fake bags out there (incl. the ones on Amazon, which cost the same as on the Fjallraven web site).

 

[kshapero]

looks rugged and the prices are reasonable.

 

[Hogarth Ferguson]

Bag insert sold out! I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Contarama]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[Rogrund]

That's funny, when I was a kid in the 70's I had a Kånken as a school bag. Like lots of other Swedish kids.

 

[borge]

The bags are nice, and they are everywhere here (Norway) and are very trendy.
The only thing that sucks about them is the price and the fact that the straps are completely unpadded, which is horrible for shoulder ergonomics and health if you actually have something heavy in it, and carry it for a while.

 

[ForestCap]

Kånken is famous for looking small, fitting big.

I have one with the same colour as yours, but with an extra laptop pocket to fit my full size Thinkpad.

 

[Bobfrance]

I've used one for a couple of years (mine's the No.2 design with the leather straps).

I find it to be a great all-round bag and use if for all-sorts; not just carrying cameras.
When carrying cameras I've found the dividers to be a little weak for holding stuff vertically and there's not much protection to the front. It is imperative that you clip the carrying straps together with the press-stud as I've had the weight of a D800 push against the flap, open the zip, and bungee its way to the ground only being saved by my curly flash lead. It's also not quick to access like a shoulder bag.

But despite all this it's one of my fave bags for travelling. It does seem to carry a lot, is very light-weight and flexible.

You can get pads to go on the shoulder straps if you find them digging in.


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[valdas]

I saw that one in Berlin in Fotoimpex shop and almost bought, but it was a bit expensive... So then I figured out I can buy any Kånken bag and use third party inserts. So I bought a messenger bag and cheap insert from China. And I like it...

 

[sebastel]

I saw that one in Berlin in Fotoimpex shop and almost bought, but it was a bit expensive... So then I figured out I can buy any Kånken bag and use third party inserts. So I bought a messenger bag and cheap insert from China. And I like it...

didn't know they have a shoulder bag, too. thanks!
by the way, it's called "Övik".

 

[robert blu]

My wife has one, small size without there photo insert.
I have a Kanken messenger bag which sometimes I use with the "roma" insert from Ona for my M10 (M7 or Voitglander Bessa R or similar size cameras).
It works well and doesn't shout camera bag!
I'll keep an eye on the Kanken site
robert