r/Fjallraven

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With the release of the Kajka X-Lätt 45L, we wanted to share a bit of an inside look into how this thing actually came to life, why we started exploring lighter packs, what the design team obsessed over during development, and some early prototypes and sketches along the way.

Before anyone jumps in, no, this isn’t an ultralight pack. Our designers say that was never the goal, but you’ll read more about that below.

What we were after was something we’ve been calling “the right weight”. The sweet spot between light and durable. A pack that trims weight where it makes sense, but still holds onto the reliability and repairability we’re known for.

Funny enough, Fjällräven’s first backpack back in 1960 was called “Lätt” (Swedish for “light”, also got a photo attached of Åke with the first version). So in a way, the project is as much about looking forward as it is looking back.

We caught up with Sara, the designer behind the project, and got some more details on how it all came together:

• The whole project kicked off as a 3-month passion project ahead of the Swedish Classic 2023
• There was a scale nearby during the whole process, every detail had to justify its weight
• The internal nickname was “KÅGE” (how you pronounce “kg” in Swedish), the idea being a one-kilo pack
• It was built bottom-up, inspired by Åke Nordin’s original wooden frame packs
• A big driver was also fit, creating something that works better for different body types, not just the “standard” build

You’ll see in the photos:

• Early concept sketches and rough ideas
• Stripped-back prototypes where we tested what could be removed and what absolutely couldn’t
• Real-world testing during the Swedish Classic
• Close-up details of some of the more simple but intentional solutions

At the end of the day, Sara told us this wasn’t about chasing the lightest possible number. It was about making a pack that more people can carry comfortably, and that still holds up over decades.

Would love to know what you think! What would you keep? What would you strip back even further?

Saw this on an instagram story. Looks like more light weight products are coming.

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In case anyone wanted to see true colours.

After a whole week of trying to find the perfect combo, soooo happy I landed Skule 20 + Outlong in Fog for my main every day, work, light hiking and gym carry. It was honestly so close and technically, the Skule 20 is a bit redundant but the shape is more passable for work and the bungee/hydration is feature I want for stuffing things. The raven backpack was a no-go due to cats. Kanken 15 was close but the boxy shape at least on me didn’t look right.

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Is this fixable or would I have to send it in to be fixed.