I just got in from a Three Day Winter adventure and what a trip! Over 2ft of snow fell and the adventure is coming soon! Now I bond with my best friend, the shovel! :D - Luke
This is a really great pack. It's small, versatile and slim, so it doesn't bother you while you are hiking, camping, climbing, bicycling and what not. It's a trip warrior and a daily driver as well. And quite rain proof. I got mine soaked in torrential rain, and it did not get wet inside. I do use the raincover after that day - better still. You forgot to mention, that you can detach the hip belt if need be. One other thing to mention is, that the loops up and down are too small for ice axes; only meant for walking poles. But that is easily solved with a bit of parachute line. Also, the lack of loops underneath to carry extras is easily solved with elastic line or again parachute line and a couple of knots, from the two lower front loops, to the two lower hipbelt loops. Works well! Problems solved. This small narrow pack does not interfere with wearing a helmet, neither a climbing- or a bicycle helmet. Kind regards.
This would make a great traveling backpack. It looks big enough for a laptop computer, but small enough to fit under an airplane seat. I'm currently using a Mountain Hardware Paladin from several years ago and have found lots of shortcomings with it over the years that have me looking for something more comfortable. Thanks Luke. Great review.
This pack was actually an option out of two when I wanted to get a new daypack with enough space for also the Kids jackets aso. I love the material but in the end it lacked some Features. E.g. you cannot strap stuff on the lid or below the bottom. I ended up with a pack from osprey which is great but still like the look of the fjällräven..
TOGR, I been watching a lot of your older vids, and you do a bunch of tent pitchin'. My suggestion to you, is to buy a nice variety of bungy cords! So that you can put up a tent and drop it 5 minutes later, never having to touch your cordage spool. You could probably even make some out of old bicycle inner tubes if you had to. Just a suggestion. Keep doing what your doing.
Nice. I just ordered the 38L in green. I like having a waist belt with pockets. Looks like a great pack. I only do one or two overnights and pack UL but love having a frame pack with lumbar support
Nice video. This is a nice pack. I have stuck with the more budget friendly packs and recently did a review on one. However, I have thought about going with a heavier duty pack to try out. For me, the size looks good, as I mostly do weekend hikes. And I will say, that your videos have helped encourage me with my channel. Keep up the good work.
I like my 58 liter version. Build quality is excellent. But for most of my trips its way to big. I prefer fast and light on long trips (long distance) in the wild. So I use him for bushcraft with Camp building (heavy load) and backpacking in cold climates.
Hello Luke, that is a wonderful looking piece of gear, thanks for sharing, I appreciate all the hard work you do in making a review on different gear, thanks again My friend, God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸☃❄️🌬
I been searching for a pack for a couple months now off and on (which is how I came across your channel) and I think this might be the one only in the larger size. Thanks for posting this. Although I wish it would have some Molle on the side I can get pass that.
I bought one and I'm 6'2" with about a 40 waist. The shoulder straps fit fine and I have very broad shoulders, however the waist belt isn't huge. I have it all the way extended and it just fits.
Lol, I think the increased availability and popularity can almost entirely be attributed to your channel and your reviews of their products. Good balanced review, tough to be critical when dealing with such a quality product.
I got the fjall raven kajka 75L, pretty similar to this one, but with aloooooooooooooot of clever strapons, but i dont know what they do :P pretty good ^^ a bit heavy thou xD would be fun to see a Backpack Review
You mentioned the expandable lid. Can we get a pic of this pack filled to max capacity(fully expanded)? I assume that it will look weird considering the lid(brain) is not a free floater.
Too much for me. I don't hike that much. My go to day pack is a used REI Lookout 40. My fun pack is the Swedish LK 35 military surplus. Both combined cost less than this pack. I'm sure it is worth the cost to someone who hikes a lot.
Depends on what you mean by "good" poncho. A trash bag will keep you dry, and I can make a trash bag any size you want, with a roll of plastic and some duct tape lol I have a Russian Army surplus Poncho, but it's big, heavy canvas and needs to be maintained. With the right size pole it could double as a midgit's Teepee. Keep looking Bob, you'll find something.
This guy is wrong the top outside zipper pocket is NOT for the rain cover pocket per Fjallraven but can be used as such no point as despite torrential rain I have never used the rain cover ever nor used the wax or treated the back and as yet nothing has ever gotten wet. There is an inside pocket the reverse side of the top pocket for the rain pouch/cover to be stored if you buy one you will see the cover in there. I have mine both 28 and 38 for years now and trust me they are great daily EDC (28) sand travel trekking (38) and since 99% of airlines use cm the 28 is a carry on size and the 38 is not but if not fully packed and you can compress it down as I have you can sometimes get away with the 38 as a carry on. The front pocket is really handy for storing go-to things the top pocket for valuables. The key chain is pretty much so small and useless so I just attach a carabiner to it and clip accordingly.
I just got in from a Three Day Winter adventure and what a trip! Over 2ft of snow fell and the adventure is coming soon!
Now I bond with my best friend, the shovel! :D
- Luke
Luke you just answered my question...always enjoy your winter camps....what a dump you guys received !!
This is a really great pack. It's small, versatile and slim, so it doesn't bother you while you are hiking, camping, climbing, bicycling and what not. It's a trip warrior and a daily driver as well. And quite rain proof. I got mine soaked in torrential rain, and it did not get wet inside. I do use the raincover after that day - better still.
You forgot to mention, that you can detach the hip belt if need be.
One other thing to mention is, that the loops up and down are too small for ice axes; only meant for walking poles. But that is easily solved with a bit of parachute line.
Also, the lack of loops underneath to carry extras is easily solved with elastic line or again parachute line and a couple of knots, from the two lower front loops, to the two lower hipbelt loops. Works well!
Problems solved.
This small narrow pack does not interfere with wearing a helmet, neither a climbing- or a bicycle helmet.
Kind regards.
This would make a great traveling backpack. It looks big enough for a laptop computer, but small enough to fit under an airplane seat. I'm currently using a Mountain Hardware Paladin from several years ago and have found lots of shortcomings with it over the years that have me looking for something more comfortable. Thanks Luke. Great review.
Great looking pack it would be great for day a d for a overnight hammock camping or tarp shelter set up .
Love these bucket type of ruck sacks. Gonna buy one. Thanks for the review.
This pack was actually an option out of two when I wanted to get a new daypack with enough space for also the Kids jackets aso. I love the material but in the end it lacked some Features. E.g. you cannot strap stuff on the lid or below the bottom. I ended up with a pack from osprey which is great but still like the look of the fjällräven..
I've got the 58 pack and it is awesome.Everything works well on it and real comfy.I might just get the 28 to see what it's like...
I had the 58 liter, very decent for an overnight but I changed up to a Baltoro 75 for winter backpacking. I’d recommend the 58!
TOGR, I been watching a lot of your older vids, and you do a bunch of tent pitchin'. My suggestion to you, is to buy a nice variety of bungy cords! So that you can put up a tent and drop it 5 minutes later, never having to touch your cordage spool. You could probably even make some out of old bicycle inner tubes if you had to. Just a suggestion. Keep doing what your doing.
Nice. I just ordered the 38L in green. I like having a waist belt with pockets. Looks like a great pack. I only do one or two overnights and pack UL but love having a frame pack with lumbar support
Nice video. This is a nice pack. I have stuck with the more budget friendly packs and recently did a review on one. However, I have thought about going with a heavier duty pack to try out. For me, the size looks good, as I mostly do weekend hikes. And I will say, that your videos have helped encourage me with my channel. Keep up the good work.
I like my 58 liter version. Build quality is excellent. But for most of my trips its way to big. I prefer fast and light on long trips (long distance) in the wild. So I use him for bushcraft with Camp building (heavy load) and backpacking in cold climates.
Hello Luke, that is a wonderful looking piece of gear, thanks for sharing, I appreciate all the hard work you do in making a review on different gear, thanks again My friend, God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸☃❄️🌬
Excellent bag, I lived out of my Kaipack 38 for two weeks no problem...
Pulled off a 4 nighter with mine, very happy with it
I been searching for a pack for a couple months now off and on (which is how I came across your channel) and I think this might be the one only in the larger size. Thanks for posting this. Although I wish it would have some Molle on the side I can get pass that.
Great video and good looking pack. Like the simple design but I like few pockets on the outside of the pack for easy access to some gear.
another alternative in the Fjallraven line up would be the abisko 35 if you were looking for a slightly bigger pack
Very informative, looks like something I would like for a day in the woods. Thanks.
Great price point on this Fjallraven pack.Excellent review. How does it work for bigger guys? Like shoulder straps and the way it sits.
I bought one and I'm 6'2" with about a 40 waist. The shoulder straps fit fine and I have very broad shoulders, however the waist belt isn't huge. I have it all the way extended and it just fits.
Lol, I think the increased availability and popularity can almost entirely be attributed to your channel and your reviews of their products. Good balanced review, tough to be critical when dealing with such a quality product.
Evening buddy from England 😁. Some of bushcraft lads have got em. An they love em.
Quick question
I enjoy you you tube channel
When are you having your gear sale
I hope you and family safe with the winter snow this week
Hello Luke, thank you for the great review. I am in the market for a good quality day pack. You be safe out there, take care and always have fun. 🤗
How about a review of the DD Hammocks "Bergen" pack?
They have a brand store downtown Seattle WA great stuff.
Thanks Luke. I have this one and agree.
How would you compare this one to Savotta Jääkäri M backpack?
Picked up recently on ebay for 70 dollars the kaipak 28 in black. Definitely a no nonense unfussy pack.
Excellent review. I bought a Kajka 75 after waching one of your revisions, you are dangerous : )
I like the attached lid
Nice pack I like the minimal design. Great review.
Really love my 38L pack. Great review
I got the fjall raven kajka 75L, pretty similar to this one, but with aloooooooooooooot of clever strapons, but i dont know what they do :P
pretty good ^^ a bit heavy thou xD would be fun to see a Backpack Review
You mentioned the expandable lid. Can we get a pic of this pack filled to max capacity(fully expanded)? I assume that it will look weird considering the lid(brain) is not a free floater.
How much snow u have ..I'm in PA hr south of Pittsburgh..cold here but no snow thank God.lol..
Are you out in the snow storm?
Some news when the final review to Fjallraven Abisko 2 tent will come? Thx.
thanks Luke
I like that it does not have a brain! That is actually one of the big pros of this backpack and the reason why I would not buy the bigger ones :-D
would you say the 28L is enough to carry tent/sleeping bag?
Great review!
Wondering if the internal frame pouch is actually big enough for a 2 - 3 liter hydration blatter ?
Great review
Hi are you still happy with this bag ? I think I’m gonna buy one :)
Great video, love that.
SurvivalAustria
Do you have any trouble taking this as a carry on for flights?
Nice pack.
6 months only and the threads are coming off 😨😨😨
do you think the backpack interfere with a wearing helmet?
What’s the proper way to say FjallRaven? Heard it many different ways...is it like Worcestershire sauce?
What material better g1000 or cordura 700den?
Hm....as a Swede and love of Fjällräven, i dont like that it have the issue you showed with the stitching...Hope it's not another "Snugpack" story....
Too much for me. I don't hike that much. My go to day pack is a used REI Lookout 40. My fun pack is the Swedish LK 35 military surplus. Both combined cost less than this pack. I'm sure it is worth the cost to someone who hikes a lot.
.Good review of a basic affordable pack..does anyone make a good poncho, that isn't military and is not a piece of blue tarp with a hood ?..lol
Depends on what you mean by "good" poncho. A trash bag will keep you dry, and I can make a trash bag any size you want, with a roll of plastic and some duct tape lol I have a Russian Army surplus Poncho, but it's big, heavy canvas and needs to be maintained. With the right size pole it could double as a midgit's Teepee. Keep looking Bob, you'll find something.
@@zettle2345.. thank you,,
This guy is wrong the top outside zipper pocket is NOT for the rain cover pocket per Fjallraven but can be used as such no point as despite torrential rain I have never used the rain cover ever nor used the wax or treated the back and as yet nothing has ever gotten wet. There is an inside pocket the reverse side of the top pocket for the rain pouch/cover to be stored if you buy one you will see the cover in there. I have mine both 28 and 38 for years now and trust me they are great daily EDC (28) sand travel trekking (38) and since 99% of airlines use cm the 28 is a carry on size and the 38 is not but if not fully packed and you can compress it down as I have you can sometimes get away with the 38 as a carry on. The front pocket is really handy for storing go-to things the top pocket for valuables. The key chain is pretty much so small and useless so I just attach a carabiner to it and clip accordingly.
Does the color of your backpack is pine green?
I think so, it's the only green available
why is the backpack not for everyone?
Why is not For Everybody
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Too bad you cannot access from the bottom
Not better than the little brother
Unisex eh. Anatomy says different. Osprey win when it comes to packs, without doubt.
For what it cost, too simple!
I been contemplating to buy it, i love it but it don't have pocket to put in water bladder sadly 🥲