Kanken Mini Vs. Classic (Back To School In Style)
PRODUCT COMPARISON
Kanken Classic
- Dimensions: 14.9" (38 cm) x 10.6" (27 cm) x 5.1" (13 cm)
- Weight: 10.5 oz / 300 grams
- Capacity: 16 liters
- Material: Vinylon-F
Kanken Mini
- Dimensions: 11.4" (29 cm) x 7,9" (20 cm) x 5.1" (13 cm)
- Weight: 7.8oz / 220 grams
- Capacity: 7 liters
- Material: Vinylon-F
Commuting to school can be very tiring, especially if you live far away, what with all the books and notebooks that you have to carry around all day. And if you ever opted for a shoulder bag instead of a backpack, then you also know just how painful it can be. But, backpacks will never go out of style, and I found two that are just perfect for school – the Kanken Mini and Classic.
Both of them are made by the Swedish manufacturer Fjallraven. If you know anything about the Swedish, then you already know that these two are going to be high-quality and sturdy backpacks. But, is one better than the other? And what features exactly will you get with these pricey backpacks?
If you want to find out the answers, you will have to join me in this review of the Kanken Mini and Classic backpacks.
What’s The Difference?
Take a look at these two packs side by side on the comparison table above, and then you can tell me what the main difference is.
Yeah, you guessed it – it’s their size.
For one thing, these aren’t backpacks that are equipped with a hundred different features so that their price tags could be sky-high. On the contrary, the Kanken backpack (both the Classic and the Mini) was developed with the sole purpose of helping school children reduce back pain.
How come? Well, the Kanken backpack was first launched in 1978, when shoulder bags were increasingly popular, which in turn caused a lot of school children to experience issues with back pain. So, this nifty little pack was developed, with a cool design and a padded back panel, which stops any objects from poking you in the back.
Accordingly, the Kanken Classic is sized to fit teens and adults, and the Mini is the perfect size for small children. But, the Mini can also be adjusted to perfectly fit an adult who just wants to have a cool tiny backpack. Or you know, feel like a giant.
And now we’ll check out the features that these packs do have, so sit back and enjoy the rest of the review.