Corporate supply by Crest PromosFjällräven Kånken backpacks and bags for corporate gifts
The Swedish backpack people already know by its fox logo, in dozens of colours and sizes. We source Kånken backpacks, bags, beanies and small accessories for staff gifts, client gifts and reward programs, with gift presentation options confirmed for each order.
A backpack people choose for themselves
Fjällräven is an outdoor clothing and equipment company from Örnsköldsvik in Sweden, a town where mountains and forest meet the sea. Its best-known product is Kånken, a square backpack first produced for the 1978 Swedish school year to help children carry their books on both shoulders and reduce back strain. Fjällräven planned to sell 200 in the first year and sold twice as many, and the design has stayed close to the original ever since.
That history is why Kånken works as a gift. It is a bag people recognise on sight and often buy for themselves, in a colour they pick. Giving one reads as a considered choice for staff, clients and award recipients, and the bag gets carried to work, on holidays and on weekend walks, so the gift is seen and used well beyond the day it is handed over.
Kånken is built from hard-wearing Vinylon F fabric that resists dirt and wetness, and the design has barely changed in decades. A bag that lasts for years keeps the gift, and the business that gave it, in daily use. The same applies to the smaller pieces in the range, such as wallets, pen cases and wool beanies, which suit larger campaigns where a backpack for everyone is not practical.
"I now focus on helping brands, agencies and organisations move beyond low-value giveaways toward premium, responsibly made merchandise that stands up to scrutiny."
first Kånken produced for Swedish school children
classic Kånken, weighing about 300 grams
limited warranty on manufacturing defects
at Crest owns your order from quote to delivery
Backpacks, bags, beanies and small accessories
Four groups, sorted by how the gift will be used. Tell us who the gifts are for and we will shortlist models and colours.
The models we recommend for corporate gifting
Ten Fjällräven products across three tiers: Kånken backpacks for staff and client gifts, travel bags for bigger occasions, and small pieces for broad campaigns. Add what you like and we will quote the lot.
Kånken backpacks for staff and clients
Fjällräven Kånken
The original square backpack in hard-wearing Vinylon F.
Ideal for: Staff gifts across a mixed team
Fjällräven Kånken Mini
A 7 litre Kånken with long straps for adults and children.
Ideal for: Family days, school programs and smaller frames
Fjällräven Kånken Laptop 15"
Kånken with a separate padded compartment for a 15 inch laptop.
Ideal for: Office, hybrid and onboarding gifts
Fjällräven Kånken No. 2
Double-waxed G-1000 HeavyDuty with leather handles and details.
Ideal for: Service awards and senior client gifts
Travel and commuter bags
Fjällräven Kånken Totepack
Carried as a backpack or a shoulder bag, with a 13 inch laptop sleeve.
Ideal for: Commuters and city-based teams
Fjällräven Kånken Weekender
A 30 litre Kånken carried as a hold-all, crossbody or backpack.
Ideal for: Incentive trips and travelling staff
Fjällräven Kånken Sling
The Kånken shape scaled down to a small shoulder bag.
Ideal for: Event gifts and everyday carry
Small gifts for broad campaigns
Fjällräven 1960 Logo Hat
Two-layer rib-knit lambswool beanie with an embroidered emblem.
Ideal for: Winter staff gifts and outdoor teams
Fjällräven Kånken Card Wallet
Compact zipped wallet with a coin pocket and an open outside pocket.
Ideal for: Conference packs and client thank-yous
Fjällräven Kånken Pen Case
Zipped pen case that fits a Kånken side pocket.
Ideal for: Students, graduates and office staff
Sizes, weights and materials, side by side
"Today, my work is centred on raising the standard for branded merchandise, shifting the conversation from how cheap to how well it's made, how responsibly, and how defensible the claims are."
| Model | Volume | Size (H x W x D) | Weight | Main material | Laptop or tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kånken | 16 L | 36 x 27.5 x 12 cm | 300 g | Vinylon F | Not for laptops |
| Kånken Mini | 7 L | 29 x 20 x 13 cm | 220 g | Vinylon F | No |
| Kånken Laptop 15" | 18 L | 38 x 26 x 13 cm | 460 g | Vinylon F | Padded 15" compartment |
| Kånken No. 2 | 16 L | 38 x 27 x 13 cm | 550 g | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco | Not stated |
| Kånken Totepack | 14 L | 36 x 30 x 15 cm | 400 g | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S | 13" sleeve with padded base |
| Kånken Weekender | 30 L | 30 x 44 x 20 cm | 650 g | Vinylon F | 17" laptop listed |
| Kånken Sling | 2.5 L | 20 x 15 x 8 cm | 190 g | Vinylon F | 8" tablet |
| 1960 Logo Hat | Not applicable | One size | 116 g | 100% traceable wool | Not applicable |
| Kånken Card Wallet | Not applicable | 7.5 x 11 x 2 cm | 54 g | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S | Not applicable |
| Kånken Pen Case | Not applicable | 7.5 x 18 x 2.5 cm | 50 g | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S | Not applicable |
Figures are Fjällräven's published specifications on its Australian site.
Vinylon F fabric
Most Kånken bags are made from Vinylon F, a hard-wearing, lightweight fabric that Fjällräven says withstands dirt and wetness. It is what lets a Kånken survive years of daily use. Fjällräven recommends cleaning it with a soft brush and lukewarm water rather than a washing machine, and keeping it out of strong sun so the colour lasts.
G-1000 HeavyDuty
Kånken No. 2, the Totepack and the Kånken Essentials accessories use G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco, a dense blend of recycled polyester and organic cotton. On Kånken No. 2 the fabric is double-waxed and paired with leather handles, which gives it a heavier, more premium feel suited to senior gifts and service awards.
Choosing the right Fjällräven gift
Laptop users: choose Kånken Laptop 15" or the Totepack. Fjällräven advises against carrying a laptop in a regular Kånken because it strains the straps and zip.
Travel and incentive trips: the Kånken Weekender holds 30 litres and converts between hold-all, crossbody and backpack.
Senior and long-service gifts: Kånken No. 2 in waxed G-1000 with leather details is the more premium version of the classic.
Large campaigns: the Card Wallet, Pen Case and 1960 Logo Hat keep the Fjällräven name in a smaller, lighter gift that is easy to post.
Colour: Kånken comes in dozens of colours, so you can match your brand palette or let each recipient pick their own. Colour availability changes by season, and we confirm stock when quoting.
Your brand alongside a Fjällräven
Fjällräven products carry the brand's own fox logo, and the official site does not offer logo decoration, so we do not assume a Kånken or beanie can take a second logo. Many clients present Fjällräven gifts unbranded and put their brand on the packaging instead. Options we can usually arrange include branded gift boxes or mailers, printed gift cards or swing tags, and pairing the Fjällräven item with a branded product in a gift set. Where a client wants decoration on the item itself, such as an embroidered patch, we check what is suitable for each model first. Crest confirms the options for every order when quoting.
Placement: branding usually sits on the gift box, mailer, card or tag rather than the product. We confirm any on-product options model by model.
Artwork: a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) is ideal, and we can usually redraw a JPG or PNG
Lead time: our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval
Every branded order starts with a free digital proof, so you see your logo on the product before anything goes into production.
Ordering Fjällräven corporate gifts
Send an enquiry
Tell us the products you are interested in, rough quantities, your deadline and who the gifts are for.
Get your quote
We come back with a written quote and a shortlist of models that fit.
Approve your proof
For branded orders we send a free digital proof for sign-off before production. Ask us about a sample before you commit.
Production and delivery
Our standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from proof approval, subject to stock.
We deliver to businesses Australia-wide. Freight is shown on your quote. We can also hold stock, pack gift kits and send to multiple locations, and one contact looks after your order from quote to delivery.
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Frequently asked questions about Fjällräven gifts
Does Fjällräven offer a warranty?+
Fjällräven provides a 2-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects such as split seams and broken zips, buttons or buckles. It does not cover everyday wear and tear or accidental damage. In Australia and New Zealand, warranty is handled for the original purchaser with proof of purchase from an authorised retailer, so talk to us about how claims work for gifted items.
Can we put our logo on a Kånken?+
Fjällräven does not list logo decoration on its products, so we treat it case by case. The usual approach is to keep the product as Fjällräven makes it and brand the presentation: gift boxes, mailers, printed cards or tags. Crest confirms what is possible for each model when quoting.
Do Fjällräven gifts suit reward programs and events?+
Yes. Kånken backpacks suit milestone and service awards, the Weekender suits incentive trips, and smaller pieces such as the Card Wallet, Pen Case and 1960 Logo Hat work for conference packs, speaker gifts and client thank-yous. We can mix colours and models in one order.
How should recipients care for a Kånken?+
Fjällräven recommends cleaning Kånken with a soft brush or sponge and lukewarm water, and not putting it in the washing machine. New bags can release some dye, so Fjällräven suggests soaking the bag in lukewarm water or brushing the surface before first use. Keep it out of direct sunlight to reduce fading.
Enquire about Fjällräven
Tell us who the gifts are for, roughly how many you need and when, and we will come back with Fjällräven models, colours and presentation options to suit.
Send us your brief
Include the models you like, rough quantities, who the gifts are for and your deadline, and whether you need them branded, gift boxed or sent to more than one site.
- Staff gifts, client gifts, reward programs or events
- Branded or unbranded
- One delivery or split across several sites
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