Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack vs Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack

The main difference between the Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack and the Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack is that the Kanken Classic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Dirt and water resistant material ) while the Räven 28 Backpack does not.

Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack
Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Fjällräven Fjällräven
Name Kanken Classic Backpack Räven 28 Backpack
Category Everyday Laptop
Sub Category School Commuter
Capacity (L) 16L 28L
Dimensions (in) 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1 10 x 3 x 8
Weight (lb) 0.7 2.2
Fabric Vinylon F G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Color 30+ colors and patterns Foliage Green
Warranty Fjällräven’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic X design shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Dirt and water resistant material
Zippers Branded 2 way zipper pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with seat pocket Laptop sleeve, mesh organizer pockets,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and compact umbrella 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Dual top snap handle with lock button Robust leather handle at the top
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; laptops up to 15”
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket Mesh organizer pockets
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded air mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective logo
Gym / Sports Features Chair / Seat pad Removable seat pad

You're currently comparing the Kanken Classic Backpack by Fjällräven against the Räven 28 Backpack by Fjällräven.


Fjällräven 's Kanken Classic Backpack is a Everyday backpack with School features while Fjällräven's Räven 28 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features.

The Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.9 x10.6 x 5.1. It's made of Vinylon F and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 10 x 3 x 8 inches. Constructed from G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Foliage Green.