How to distinguish an original from a fake Kanken backpack?

Any high-quality and popular product sooner or later acquires fakes. This pattern did not pass by the backpacks of the Fjallraven Kanken company. It is very easy to distinguish an original product from a fake one, you just need to show a little care. The Swedish brand makes good quality, rather expensive backpacks.

You can tell the original Fjallraven Kanken backpack from a fake with a simple inspection. First of all, you should pay attention to the material and fittings.

• The material of Kanken backpacks is water-repellent. A couple of drops of water are enough for the test. If the liquid is absorbed, then it is a fake. Drops will simply roll off the original backpack without wetting the material.
• The outer part and lining of a quality product are made from the same fabric. Fakes have polyurethane inside. Outwardly, the latter resembles a leather substitute. This allows you to protect the contents of the fake from getting wet, because the upper part allows moisture to pass through.

The Swedish brand uses Vinylon F synthetic fabric. It always looks matte.

Lightning and other fittings are equally important. All these elements are made of brass on the branded backpack.

High-quality fittings have an image of a fox or the YKK logo. The zipper always matches the color of the fabric. If there is no logo on the zipper, then the product is a fake. The original brass tongue of the zipper features a fox on one side and the Fjallraven lettering on the other. The buttons also have a WASA 6 graphic and text.

High-quality brass fittings are very different from plastic ones. The metal always stays cool, but a low-quality substitute heats up.

Distinguishing an original backpack from a replica is easy if you pay attention to every detail. A logo is a good sign of quality. This backpack has a round patch with the Fjallraven Kanken wordmark and a fox in the center. The element can be used to distinguish a quality product from a non-original one.

Perfectly shaped, reflective logo.

However, there is one subtlety here. Since 2016, the company has been making backpacks with embroidered logo. Such an element does not react to light. It is impossible to focus only on the quality of the logo. It is worth evaluating this factor in conjunction with others.

It is very easy to distinguish a new portfolio from a fake. This label is made from craft cardboard. It has a logo, coat of arms and brand history. And there is also a sticker with a barcode. After examining the label, you should look inside the backpack.

This product can be recognized by the passport inside. It is sewn in and contains a logo, a red lettering and an image of a fox. On the passport, you can read just a couple of lines of company description. This is followed by an empty space where the owner can enter their data. The passport of the original backpack is made of synthetic materials and is sewn into the middle of the inner pocket.

There is a vinyl backing behind the patch. It protects against cold and additionally prevents getting wet. So, you can even sit on it without the risk of freezing. Vinyl protects the laptop from adverse influences, serves as a cover.

Kanken products are distinguished by their good performance properties. The backpacks are durable and reliable, have a long service life. The products are used by pupils and students, travelers. However, the originality must be checked before purchasing. The copy does not even look so attractive, and you should not even think about functional qualities.

You will have to inspect the backpack both outside and inside. Moreover, you should show special scrupulousness, pay attention to every detail. Copymakers are very sophisticated, so it's easy to make mistakes.

Here are some easy ways to tell the difference between an original and a fake.

• Examine the packaging. A quality product is sold in transparent plastic. The package itself contains a barcode, model name, product color. Moreover, the packaging is devoid of unnecessary elements. If the package has handles, ziplocks or other fasteners, then the product is a copy.
• Logo. It is already clear how it should look and what material it is made of. However, it is equally important to evaluate the quality of the seam with which it is sewn to the backpack. It is quite easy to distinguish quality by this criterion. The original product has a perfectly straight line.
• Labels and tags. There must be a passport inside the backpack. And also it is worth paying special attention to the barcode sticker on the product itself. It can be used to check the goods. Inside, there are also always 3 labels with information about the product and another one with an alphanumeric code. There is an important detail. Of the three labels, only two are synthetic, one is cotton. The original tags are always located at the top of the inner pocket.

The original backpack is made of matte synthetic material. Its quality allows you not to process the edges.

The original on the straps can only have black runners, this is important. Clear signs of counterfeiting:

• shiny fabric;
• processed seams;
• three labels inside made of synthetic;
• colored shoulder straps sliders.

Comparing the original and the copy makes it clear the difference. In some cases, a simple cursory examination of the product is sufficient. However, things are usually much more complicated. Counterfeiters act more and more subtly and sophisticated each time. That is why it is necessary to study the product carefully and scrupulously.

The following video will tell you how to distinguish the original Kanken backpack from its fake.