Lightweight trekking pack built around a birch wood frame
There's a school of thought in backpack design that says the only way to cut weight is to cut features. The Kajka X-Lätt 45 makes a compelling argument against that. The "X-Lätt" name signals where Fjällräven's product exploration team have been spending their time, specifically, how much you can strip a serious trekking pack back without it becoming a liability on the hill. The main compartment is built in Vinylon F, the brand's signature fabric that becomes denser when damp, stretched over a birch wood frame that keeps the load stable without conventional-frame bulk. Back length is fully adjustable, the hipbelt and shoulder straps are removable, and stretch side pockets plus a front sleeve add useful storage. The inner pocket detaches entirely and works as a standalone crossbody bag -- handy when you're rolling into a hut and don't fancy lugging the whole pack to dinner.
- S/M size has slightly tapered shoulder straps to better fit smaller frames, plus a slightly shorter and more curved hip belt.
- Vinylon F main compartment with recycled 330D polyamide shoulder straps, base, back panel and hipbelt -- produced without PFAS
- Birch wood frame for stable load carry without excess weight
- 45-litre main compartment with snow lock closure
- Fully adjustable back length system -- fits back lengths of 40--55 cm
- Detachable inner zippered pocket doubles as a standalone crossbody bag
- Stretch side pockets with side compression straps; removable front pocket sleeve for extra organisation
- Hydration system compatible; includes holder for hiking poles
- Detachable chest strap and hipbelt
- 8 pockets total & fixed top lid
| Laptop Case | No |
| Number of Pockets | 8 |
| Pockets | Inner pocket(s), Outside stretch pocket(s), Zippered inside pocket(s), Zippered outside pocket(s) |
| Carrying System | Adjustable, Wooden frame |
| Chest Strap | Yes |
| Detachable Chest Strap | Yes |
| Hip Belt | Yes |
| Detachable Hip Belt | Yes |
| Top Lid | Fixed top lid |
| Top Opening | Yes |
| Front Opening | No |
| Bottom Opening | No |
| Snowlock | Yes |
| Equipment Features | Holder for hiking poles, Expandable side pocket, Side compression straps |
| Hydration System Compatible | Yes |
| Rain Cover Included | No |
| Seat Pad Included | No |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 63 × 30 × 28 cm |
| Min. Back Length | 40 cm |
| Adjustable Back Length | Yes |
| Max. Back Length | 55 cm |
| Volume | 45L |
| Weight | S/M: 1160 g, M/L: 1185 g |
- Vinylon F: 100% vinylal
- Shoulder straps, base, back panel and hip belt: Polyamide 330D (recycled)
- Lining: 100% polyamide (recycled)
- Washing: do not wash
- Dry cleaning: do not dry clean
- Bleaching: do not bleach
- Drying: do not tumble dry
- Ironing: do not iron
- Additional care instructions: soft brush and lukewarm water
- Recycled Materials - made from 100% recycled polyamide - PFAS free
When it comes to iconic Swedish exports, Fjällräven is right up there with IKEA and Volvo.* ‘The Arctic Fox’ has been in the outdoor gear game since the 60s, but the story really dates back to 1950, when founder Åke Nordin – then 14 years old – took his mum’s treadle sewing machine down to the cellar and cobbled together his first rucksack.
Some of Fjällräven’s products are instantly recognisable, including the Kånken backpack – originally designed for Swedish schoolkids in the 1970s – and their famous Greenland jacket, first released in 1968. But they also have a knack for combining vintage looks with modern materials and refinements. Products in their Vardag line, for example, were inspired by a deep dive into the brand’s old catalogues – and feature the brand’s 70s logo instead of the modern one.
Quintessentially Scandi, Fjällräven kit is built tough and dependable for people who live, work and play in the outdoors, day-in, day-out. You’re as likely to see their popular Keb trousers on gamekeepers and foresters as you are on hikers and bushcrafters.
But this is a brand that does more than just gear. Åke Nordin was all about the shared experience of the outdoors, and since 2005, thousands of people every year have taken part in their Fjällräven Classic treks – which now operate in seven different countries from Sweden to Korea, including the UK.
*Our senior buyer says we need to mention Saab here too.
