How to care for your Fjallraven Kanken and make it waterproof Greenland wax tutorial

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  • In this video, I show you how to care for your kanken backpack and how to make it waterproof using beeswax!
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  • @Angeloizet
    @Angeloizet 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you so much, my Kanken backpack was really leaky and I was thinking of buying another one but rather don't do that, so now I will try this!

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely a good trick! Let me know if you need any help with the process! Happy to troubleshoot

  • @kayleighl7385
    @kayleighl7385 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh so you can re-wax them!!!! amazing news I just washed mine after four years (don’t judge) And it’s feeling a little dry so glad I know now

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! You d be surprised how well it turns out!

  • @alexadunkle9558
    @alexadunkle9558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used your process recommended and it was great! Thank you so much!

  • @tshampoo7762
    @tshampoo7762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great video, thanks for the very clear advice.

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the lovely comment!!!

  • @lingualunatic
    @lingualunatic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    looks like a beautiful bag and such an eco-friendly way to keep it looking and working great!

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's definitely my favourite bag so far!!!!

  • @P--O
    @P--O 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really helpful video, thank you for sharing!
    Greetings from Sweden

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ovictorkim
    @ovictorkim 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing this method :)

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure 😊

  • @Lucky87.
    @Lucky87. 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I did this 3 days ago and destroyed my backpack. Oily stains everywhere. Even after 3 times washing, i cant remove it. Dont use on normal kanken that is not G1000😢

  • @corid1897
    @corid1897 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used Barbour wax that I had left over. I put it on hot, using a sponge after heating the tin in a boiling pan of water. I used a sponge and was careful to do it minimally, using a wipe on wipe off technique. It worked great. I also wiped off any excess then i used the hair dryer to set it. I bought mine second hand and when it came the colour was faded which was dissapointing. I figured in for a penny in for a pound. It looks much better than it did. Like new. Thanks

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely!!! I am using my backpack quite roughly and I am
      Mesmerised every time I re wax it! Such a brilliant way to bring it back to life

  • @ardenarkman9202
    @ardenarkman9202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Thank you a lot for the video! Do white spots appear on the backpack in cold weather?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi! Not that I could notice. I was skiing this winter and the backpack was good. The only time I see white spots appearing is when the backpack is rubbing against something corse…•like tree bark. But it takes a bit of hair dryer to get it back to normal

  • @sprungjitsu8465
    @sprungjitsu8465 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder can i use leather balm with contains beeswax too.. Like whats good for shoes wont be wrong for my backpack right?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t actually know…I have some and I should try! Will keep you posted. I guess though that a balm would absorb in the fabric rather than create a protective layer on the top

  • @RachelLidya
    @RachelLidya ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is your backpack made out of the G1000 material or vinylon?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi! Thanks so much for contacting me! Currently my backpack is with my sister, as soon as she’s back I ll check for you. On the website they mention vinylon but I am not 100% sure that that’s my model. Will let you know in a couple of weeks

    • @verenaduende
      @verenaduende 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@ScottishCriticalThinker true. The G1000 have leather details. So far as I know, the wax is for the G1000.

  • @patrickst3061
    @patrickst3061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I purchased the 17” laptop Kanken.. and found out its not made with the G-1000 fabric but with Vinylon F. Can I just use “Scotchgard” on it?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I read somewhere that is not recommended...although I have been doing that for a few years now and I find it absolutely perfect

    • @Multicrafts1
      @Multicrafts1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same question, I bought Scotchgard but I didn’t tried yet 😅

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Multicrafts1 I read upon it and I think the risks are two: 1) using too much heat can affect the fabric…I use a very low setting (don’t know if I mentioned that in the video). 2) the colour may change a bit. In my case it get a bit darker, and I don’t mind it at all. That backpack turns brand new 😂

    • @alexhigh6907
      @alexhigh6907 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Should only be waxing kanken 2 G1000 bags not the standard vinylon ones.

  • @bronek7729
    @bronek7729 ปีที่แล้ว

    will the wax start soking inside backpack or on the clothes in hot summer?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think that would be the case, with this process such a small amount of wax is used that won’t really pass through the fabric

    • @bronek7729
      @bronek7729 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irishfarmart thank you for answering my question :)

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bronek7729 my very pleasure! Sorry couldn’t give you a more empirical answer 😅

  • @marielouuu8949
    @marielouuu8949 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i use reqular beeswax?

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't tried but I think would be the same! Actually more sustainable perhaps

  • @deanpaternoster
    @deanpaternoster 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suppose you have just smeared the backpack with that grease and did it as it should. Won't your clothes take over that wax when you have the backpack on your back and sweat a bit? I have the backpack and when I go hiking with it on a hot day my back is wet where the backpack touches. For this reason I hesitate to lubricate my backpack with this.

    • @irishfarmart
      @irishfarmart  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi!I couldn’t really see any grease being released. Having said that I used their wax…which may be made of vegetable matters, but I could be wrong. Never had any problems so far 😊 I would recommend to try and wax the front pocket perhaps and see how it behaves