Customer Reviews Fjällräven Kånken Weekender

The size is great for the gym or a carryon to stow under the seat. The bag has interior laptop space and exterior pocket for quick grabs. The fact that it can be carried as a duffel or used as a back back is a real plus.

I had this bag for less than a year and used it 3 times only before the backpack straps began ripping apart at the seams. This seems to be a common issue seen with other reviews here. It's a bummer because I did actually like this bag but the quality is not there. I submitted multiple warranty claims to their customer service and have received zero responses to address this quality issue so beware.

Just received it yesterday and is just so much space here and there and I love it! Can be a bigger bag with lots of storage or just a backpack! I am going to a trip really soon and this will be perfect for all my needs!

I have had my Kanken Weekender for approximately 2 years with minimal usage. It has good capacity, but after using the backpack straps for the first time the straps tore out of the top seam. This has been noted on other reviews. As this was a gift and I do not have proof of purchase, the warranty is void. I would advise against purchasing the product or at the very least against using the backpack style straps. Otherwise it is pretty much the perfect size to function as a weekend travel bag.

This is the second bag that I am buying. The size and quality are amazing, has so much space. Its perfect for moms that needs to be hands free all the time!

Do not buy this in black. I purchased it as a gift. Had horrible white marks all over. Tried to return it and they did not take it back due to it missing the tag. I purchased a different color that was better.

Absolutely LOVE this bag. I bought it for hiking but its become my daily purse as it's so comfortable, great looking, and minimal while still providing plenty of space. The quality is amazing!

Love it. Small, compact, ACCESSIBLE, large smartphone fits in side pocket, secure crossbody. Perfect for travel

This backpack saved me on my trip to Europe, very good quality, it can handle a lot of weight and I traveled as my personal bag, believe me, was heavy. I highly recommend it.

I used this bag twice since the purchase and absolutely love the versatility of it. You can stuff it full things or just with a few items and it looks great and keeps the shape. The quality is top notch, and it feels very durable without being stiff. Love the extra compartment for shoes!

I bought this bag less than a year ago for its versatility as a backpack or shoulder bag. I used it for work and occasional travel. Its one of the only bags that would fit my work laptop. Unfortunately in that time frame the backpack strap tore right where it connects to the bag. I think this is completely unacceptable that it would fail this quickly, under normal use.

I bought this bag to use as a diaper bag for my 2nd child. Its wonderful! It can fit enough diapers, wipes, and even snacks for my older one alongside my wallet, keys, etc. when Im done with diapers, its going to be an awesome day-bag for just me. Love it!

Love this, it has now become my go to gym bag! It holds my shoes, gym clothes, and some headphones perfectly.

Received this bag for Christmas. The bag actually fits my needs very well almost. In Fjallraven fashion, the minimalist design helps with simplicity but has just enough compartments that organizing was easy. The construction seems sturdy for the most part with both the handle and cross body strap very sturdy. Neither of these is the most comfortable, but Ive had a number of Kanken bags and this was expected. What was not expected was for the backpack strap to break on first use. Seeing that this is a weekender bag made for short trips, the load was not overly heavy, but the nylon strap gave way nonetheless. This is unfortunate, because until the straps broke, the bag had started to grow on me. Sadly, I will not be able to keep or recommend this bag until this flaw is fixed and Im frustrated that Ill have to find another bag when this was the one I wanted. It does seem that at least one other user has had a similar strap issue.

This bag is awesome... But if you want a backpack, get a backpack. Kanken has backpacks with this capacity. Idk why people are whining about the shoulder straps on a weekender...GET A BACKPACK IF YOU WANT A BACKPACK, Get this bag if you want the best weekender...

The Weekender Bag is a great size! My grand kids loved that it could also be a backpack.

I despise ordering scams. The only reason I complete the order is because my wife loves FR bags and she wanted one for Christmas. When ordering a window popped up saying to provide an email and get 10% off order. So I did that. Then the email came through with a near microscopic discount code. Very tiny print. When I went to use the code, the system would not accept it. So on checkout - no discount applied. I just wish companies would be honest with this. Clearly they tried to hide the code by being such small print and then wouldnt accept it. Not honest - who knew Fjllrven would be such a company. And then try to get ahold of them via the web site - not hardly!

I purchased the KNKEN WEEKENDER as my bag for a 3-week trip around Europe and it almost worked perfectly- but the backpack straps ripped off after 2 weeks of travel. I have the pictures timestamped in the metadata to prove the timeline. I was always able to close it properly and it fit perfectly under the seat in front of me on almost every plane- So I was really sad when the backpack straps ripped out of the top seam while I was walking through Lyon, France. The bag capacity itself was great - in two Eagle Creek compression bags I carried 2 pairs of pants, 1 sweater, 1 extra pair of shoes (wrapped in shoe covers) a few neutral T-shirts, and my toiletry bag. I was able to pack my canvas tote away into the outside pocket when budget airline employees were being picky. The bag would have been perfect if the backpack straps didn't fail. That's when I noticed - the Weekender backpack straps are not supported the same way as the classic Kanken bags- they look like they're less supportive than the mini. Online it says this bag should be able to last a lifetime- so Im very disappointed that the backpack straps failed so quickly.

Works well, many compartments. I have used it as a short term travel bag. I am looking forward to using it for longer travel.

I am delighted: practical, aesthetic, the "frost green" color is close to my heart.