The story of Kanken and why we love him so much

Hardly any other Backpack we encounter as often as the Fjallräven Kanken . The Swedish classic is from schoolyards, universities and everyday life in the city and in the countryside The rectangular backpack with the large polar fox logo in the middle has long been etched in our minds and even when we see it from a distance on the street, we recognize it immediately.

From the basement to a best seller

Hardly anyone else is as popular as he is, but why? If we go back in history, we find ourselves in the 1950s on the Swedish high coast in the basement of Åke Nordin's parents. Out of necessity, young Åke made a sewing machine with his mother's sewing machine and his father's tools. simple backpack with a wooden frame to comfortably transport the equipment for his many adventures.

10 years later, the company was founded in the same basement Fjallraven and launched the first product. And what was it? A backpack, of course. That was the Kanken in its infancy. In the year 1978 then became the first Kanken , similar to what we know today, was launched as a school backpack and since then it has absolutely proven. Not least because he repeatedly finds himself in new colours, sizes and materials presented and characterized by its Combine simplicity with almost everything leaves.

The Kanken under the magnifying glass

Let’s look at the  Kanken a little closer. About a large zipper opening you get to the inside of the backpack where there is plenty of storage space and an extremely cool gadget is located. A seat cushion made of PE foam , which quickly disappears into the back compartment when not in use and prevents the contents of the backpack from pressing and pinching on the back . 2 flat side pockets and another pocket on the outside are ideal for things that you want to have close at hand. The Kanken is currently mostly made of Vinylon F, which reliably repels dirt and water . Precisely because of its timeless Basic designs, it has been a must-have for 40 years , not to say a cult object, which The perfect accessory regardless of the season becomes.

One thing is certain: with a Fjallraven Kanken is well served and with proper care it will become a long-term, loyal companion. Get your Kanken Online at Moreboards or in one of our Moreboards Stores