Pack It In

It's that time of year again. Although we are technically in the middle of summer, thoughts of the next school year loom large.  In terms of bags, in the past I have tended towards the typical school fare.  Pottery Barn Kids and Garnett Hill make attractive, good quality ones, but I resolved a few months ago (and after wavering only briefly over this sparkly number from the Gap) to get a classic Fjällräven backpack this time around.

The Kånken was introduced by the Swedish company in the 1970s. The bag is made from a tough fabric which, it is claimed, will withstand everything from rough children's play to tough climate conditions. The material is waterproof and does not require additional treatment. It comes in a number of gorgeous colours (including a new line of dual colours) and sizes. I really like the style and can see why the bags have developed such a loyal following.

See more of the Kånken after the jump.

Images: Fjällräven

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