The Wallet Shoppe
Yes. Kånken backpacks are for guys, and Fjällräven lists them as unisex. Buy the color you like. The more useful question is whether that compact, boxy shape fits what you carry.
Choose the Size by Your Load
Don’t judge capacity from a photograph on someone else’s back. Check the bag’s dimensions against your books, lunch, and jacket, then try it on with a similar load. A bag can look small on a tall person and still hold everything they need; the strap fit and comfort are what matter.
For a laptop, compare the computer’s actual width, depth, and thickness with the compartment measurements. A screen size alone doesn’t establish fit, especially if you use a bulky protective case.
A Kånken for a Laptop
The Kånken Laptop 15 has a separate padded laptop compartment and padded shoulder straps. Fjällräven lists an 18-liter capacity and laptop compartment dimensions of 36 × 26 × 3 cm. Check the exact version before ordering: details from the Laptop model don’t automatically apply to every Kånken.
That separate compartment is the reason to choose this version for a computer. If you mainly carry gym clothes or groceries, you may prefer a different layout. Our grad-school backpack guide compares options for carrying a laptop alongside books and other daily gear.
Will It Be Comfortable?
Try the straps with the bag loaded and adjusted to your body. Look for rubbing near the neck, straps that slip, or a load that pulls away from your back. Padding helps with comfort, but it doesn’t make an overloaded bag comfortable by itself.
The rectangular shape is part of the appeal: it’s easy to pack flat items without losing them in a deep, narrow compartment. If you want lots of separate pockets, compare the interior layout with a more compartmentalized commuter backpack before buying.
Does the Color Matter?
Only to the person wearing it. Black or navy is easy to combine with office clothes; a bright color is easier to spot among a pile of bags. Neither choice turns a unisex backpack into a men’s or women’s product.
Once you have one, follow the care instructions for its material. Our Kånken cleaning guide explains how to clean it without putting it through a washing-machine cycle.
Images provided courtesy of the Fjällräven press room.
