Mini Kånken Water Resistant Backpack

The mini Kanken backpack is the perfect size to use as an everyday purse or for short trips to amusement parks, hiking, or shopping. I stopped using tote bags and purses to avoid future shoulder and spine problems, so this is perfect to limit the amount of things I carry and to distribute the weight evenly on both shoulders. On top of all that, it's super cute! I got it in the color Fog and it goes with everything since it is pretty neutral. The bright red of the logo stands out on this color. The shoulder straps are not padded, but it doesn't matter because the size of the bag limits the weight of it's contents. With a bigger size I would choose a backpack with padding to prevent shoulder pain. The flat pockets on the sides of the backpack are too small for standard water bottles, so I use them to carry my sunglasses and my pepper spray. The small pocket on the front of the backpack is very small; too small for a cellphone, but perfect for my chapstick and tiny lotion bottle.

I wanted a small backpack to take mainly on hikes and places where I would be out all day walking. I was surprised my 40 oz water bottle fit perfectly in the mini size and still had room to fit a few things.

I ordered the mini kånken sky blue to use for traveling to and from work. It’s really adorable and perfect size for everyday use, problem is the straps are extremely short, even when extended to full length. So I researched what the strap length was on the mini vs the classic and discovered on Fjällräven’s website that the bag is actually classified as kids. My build is athletic, I’m 5’5” and my shoulders are somewhat broad. I’m chubby, a size 14, but by no means heavily overweight, I do wear a G cup though which could be the culprit. When the bag was on it sat awkwardly high on my back, and the straps pulled across my shoulders in the front. In all my research before ordering no one else seems to have this issue. But be warned if you have a broad back, overweight at all, have a larger chest go for the classic. The straps are definitely longer, even though I was told they are exactly the same length in store. I exchanged my mini for the classic and the fit was 100 times better.

I was thinking about to buy bigger one for my trip to California, but i got mini at the end, it is so cute and has a lot of space. And it fits almost every outfit.

Great mini backpack when you need to go out and run errands! It fits pretty much my essentials, wallet, sunglasses, 16 oz water bottle, snacks, and other small miscellaneous items. It does not fit a laptop but can fit a small iPad. It is comfortable to wear and does not hurt my shoulders. I ordered the sky blue color and it is a little more or a grey/blue tone than a bright blue color.

I just got my mini kanken in the mail the other day and I love it! It carries just a little more than my usual purse (Longchamp Le Pliage Mini) and is the perfect size for my daily adventures. I especially love how lightweight the mini kanken is, as it doesn't put too much strain on my back and is much better than carrying a purse around. I can't wait for all the adventures I plan on having with my mini kanken!

It’s super cute mine bag pack that everything I need! I really love the color too!

I love this bag. I just bought a second one. I got the brownish/army green one when my daughter was 6 months old and used it to hold a small water bottle, extra diapers, sunscreen -- whatever she needed for a short outing. So fast forward 3 years and I was looking at a Rebecca minkoff small julian style backpack to replace my MK handbag bc I'm sick of my purse straps pulling my hair, and I want my hands free. Got the Rebecca minkoff bag home and the storage just really sucked. The side zippers werent big enough to hold anything so all it really did was open up into a bucket bag with no compartments, which isn't what I wanted. I remembered my fjallenraven hiding in the depths of my closet and something clicked. I immediately went on Nordstrom to order it in black. The bag is durable. It's not a thin nylon like so many backpacks-- this can take a beating. Side pockets can hold a slim bottle, cell phone, car keys. It has several zip compartments. It has a separate sleeve to hold an iPad mini. Personally I LOVE the aesthetic. Yes, it is less designer and more utilitarian looking but something about these just truly draws my eye in. I am tempted to also buy the dark green, but 2 is enough for now. I own the smaller size which I think is just a perfect size for an every day purse. I feel like the price for what you are getting isn't bad at all. I love both of mine.

Purchased this for a smaller, more lightweight option to my daily purse. The bag itself is appealing at first glance, but the straps are not comfortable and the zippers are a bit hard to adjust. I understand that the price is high due to the water resistant material and brand, but I still could not find enough reasons to love it or keep it. I really don't think the price was worth the bag in any way. Sadly, I returned the item.

You guys need to change the photos because the color does not at all match the photo !! Very frustrating!

looks small, but it holds all I need for everyday. this little back pack is so cute. I love the color. I use it for a purse this fall

After reading many positive reviews, I bought this little pack for vacation. I'm so bummed about the details of this bag. I need something that is easy to toss on my shoulders, easy to access my belongings, and one I can toss around without it getting too dirty. Although it's big enough for all my things, it's such a pain to use. The zipper is difficult to open due to the fabric flap protecting it. The straps are really difficult to adjust. I tested it out all weekend and cannot wear it with a sleeveless shirt - the straps hurt my skin so badly I couldn't wear it anymore and just carried it everywhere. Lastly, I got black and compared to my kids' backpacks, this material gets SO filthy. It was actually dirty as soon as I opened the shipment, then absolutely filthy after a full weekend of use. It looks so old & worn out and I just received it last week. So disappointing. The only good thing is that even though it's a "mini", it is big enough for a wallet, sunglasses, water bottle, iPad, etc. No issues at all with the size. Giving it to my 4 year old daughter. :(