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Don't you love it when one backpack covers a whole load of bases? The Abisko Softpack 16 from Fjällräven will do you for commuting, travel, day-hiking, city cycling, mountain scrambling and everything in-between. At 16 litres, this good-looking little daypack is as versatile as it is uncomplicated, with a breathable back panel and comfortable straps held in place by a removable sternum strap. The zipped clamshell opening will fit a 15" laptop or hydration bladder, and the outside features stretch side pockets and attachment points for poles, helmets or whatever else. There's even a stowaway strap on top for attaching ropes and other extra gear. Constructed in tough recycled polyamide ripstop, they've also added reflective details to keep you safe in low-light conditions.
| Pockets | Outside mesh pocket(s), Security pocket |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Hip belt | No |
| Equipment features | Holder for ice axe or hiking poles, Side compression straps |
| Rain cover included | No |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 45 x 24 x 16 cm |
| Shoulder strap length | 94 cm |
| Volume | 16 L |
| Laptop size | 15" |
| Weight | 460 g |
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.
-Chris, Verified Buyer
