Conceived in 1978 to be a more posture-friendly school bag option for Swedish children, the Kanken design has since transcended generations across the world and endures today as a stylish and functional bag. Made out of an eco-friendly material called Vinylon F, the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack - 16L is durable, lightweight and easy to clean. The square shape and deep front pocket open this backpack like a box for easy packing and unpacking. Two side pockets and a small front pocket add storage for the little things you want to keep on hand. Supple shoulder straps make carrying this backpack super comfortable, but they can be tucked away leaving you free to tote your bag by the top handles. The Swedish word Kanken means "to carry" and it's no surprise that this practically designed backpack has carried on through the years.