Fjallraven Men's Raven 20L Backpack
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Disappointment
Big disappointment. I chose a Fjällräven bag because I wanted a durable product for everyday use — mainly for commuting to work, not even for hiking or heavy use. After barely a year, the color (navy) started to fade noticeably, despite regular waxing. After 2.5 years, the fabric became visibly worn and unattractive, and then the shoulder strap tore off — the stitching simply gave way, making the bag unusable and beyond repair. The size and design were perfect; I really liked it — such a pity the quality didn’t live up to expectations.
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Too rough on clothing
I've had this pack for about 2 years, but I never use it anymore. I absolutely love the size, layout, color, and fabric, and happily used it for school until I noticed the damage it was doing to my clothing. The back padding mesh is so rough that the lower back on all of my t-shirts pilled up. I would buy this pack again in the heartbeat if the back mesh were softer.
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Some flaws, but overall a great bag
I have owned the earlier version of this backpack for around 5 years and used it daily as a commuter backpack. I decided it was time for a change because the fabric was starting to look rather worn. I tried many other brands of backpacks in my search for a new commute bag, but came back to this one. Pros: -Shaped shoulder straps make it comfortable to wear. -Lots of pockets. -Generally hard wearing and water resistant. It does discolour after being rained on a lot of times. -Small top zip compartment - supposed to be for sunglasses, but I use it for my work ID pass so I don't have to hunt around for it! -Key clip and dividers in the front compartment to keep my stuff organised. I now own the current version - updates include a padded mesh back panel, angled zip on the front pocket and an additional inner zip pouch in the main compartment. As other reviewers have noted, the weak point on the original backpack is the bottom seam, which frays and eventually leaves a hole. This may be improved with the addition of the padded mesh back panel in the newer version but time will tell. Although the additional inner zip pocket in the main compartment is handy, I'm disappointed that both zip pockets are now mesh. I find things often get caught in the fabric which is very irritating. I also find that stuff can get squished and knocked around in these pockets because they're between the two compartments. A better design feature would be a zip pocket behind the laptop compartment, against the back panel. If I could ask Fjallraven to make some changes, it would be this: -Replace the fabric lining of the sunglasses compartment. I hate touching it, it has such a weird feel! -Make an inner zip compartment in the back. -Contrast lining to make it easier to see inside. I have to hunt around in the dark depths of my bag to find stuff. -Internal bottle pocket. But these are all just minor issues. Overall, the bag is a great size, lasts for years, has plenty of storage and very comfortable to wear.
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Extremely durable
I often longboard around campus at my college, and one night, while I was riding back to my dorm room, I hit a pothole and fell off my board. I landed the backpack and slid on the asphalt for 8 to 10ft, after getting up, it looked like it barely took any damage, it also protected my laptop, which I keep in it as well. It is well made and durable, I have yet to run into an issue that I can't get over.
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Bought in Tromsø
Bought in Tromsø. It's my favorite for our family's adventures. Rigid back. Makes your loads, light. Fantastic.
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Great bag for shorter torso lengths.
Great materials and organization, was too small to fit me right (52cm torso) but fit my girlfriends shorter torso length perfectly. I Also wish the water bottle pocket pocket was a stretchier material as right now it can't be used when the bag is fully packed out.
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Design flaw: weak spot for abrasion at lower back
Bought this around April2023 for the look and lightweight comfort, and expect the G1000 to be very durable. However, in less than a year the edge at the lower back started to discolour and eventually broken. I suspect the fabric folded out at the lower edge creates a weak spot for abrasion with the lower back. I did not rewax the bag but I suspect one has to rewax that part rather frequently to avoid damage. I sincerely hope Fjallraven could make the fabric flat and add reinforce on that part like other hiking pack brands as it is such a beautiful looking bag. Don’t understand why the Skule got it right but not the Raven.
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4/5 star backpack
Would be a 5-star if the bag included a sternum strap.
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