A Fjällräven and Specialized initiative

Kanken Stories 29/04/2022 29/04/2022 Kanken Shop

In 2050, two-thirds of the Earth’s population will live in towns and cities. Alongside that, our collective priorities are shifting towards good mental and physical health, as well as the

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45 years at Fjällräven

Kanken Stories 22/04/2022 Kanken Shop

In 1976, fresh from school and her first work experience, Karin Åström of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, headed to the town’s Fjällräven office. There, she introduced herself, said she was looking for

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The Story of Our Logo

Kanken Stories 14/04/2022 Kanken Shop

The Fjällräven logo – as you know it today – wasn’t in place in 1960 when founder, Åke Nordin, started selling his first backpacks. At that point the ‘logo’ was

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DEFINING SUSTAINABILITY

Kanken Stories 25/03/2022 25/03/2022 Kanken Shop

Defining Sustainability For us, nature is everything. We also recognize that nature is not a competition and that we must do everything possible to keep nature in business forever. At

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About Classic

Kanken Stories 11/03/2022 11/03/2022 Kanken Shop

In simple terms, it’s a trek through nature. You carry all you need on your back and we, Fjällräven, take care of the logistics including freeze-dried food, transport, route planning and

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Inspired by the past, exploring the future

Kanken Stories 03/03/2022 03/03/2022 Kanken Shop

Tree-Kånken is a tribute to Kånken’s first design from 1978. Throughout the years, Kånken has only been slightly redesigned, with its basic simplicity and functionality remaining the same. It is

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Kånken: A history

Kanken Stories 17/02/2022 17/02/2022 Kanken Shop

Virtually anywhere in the world, if you keep your eyes peeled long enough, you will likely see a Kånken. Or one of its counterparts, like the Kånken Mini, Kånken Laptop

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Art That Carries Stuff

Kanken Stories 10/02/2022 Kanken Shop

Kånken Art is what happens when you invite renowned artists to express their relationship to nature with a Kånken as their canvas. For the 2020 edition of Kånken Art, Fjällräven

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Why the Design of This Iconic Backpack Is Timeless

Kanken Stories 20/01/2022 20/01/2022 Kanken Shop

Even if you’ve never heard the name Fjällräven, you’ve almost definitely seen their iconic Kånken backpack. These simple packs with top-carry handles have been popular school bags since they were

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This hard-to-pronounce Swedish backpack brand is on a roll

Kanken Stories 29/10/2021 29/10/2021 Kanken Shop

Minimalism is a big deal when it comes to alpine backpacks and gear. Every unnecessary strap or pocket adds weight, makes the piece more confusing, less resistant to water, and

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