Ok. So. I'm not really the product review type, and I'm definitely not the fashionable or 'what's IN' style-wise type. I am however, the rather practical type. Hehe.
I'm used to carrying rather oversized leather bags (which I do love) for work (and really just in general), but I do a lot of wandering, many dog park trips, day hikes, beach/surfing trips, road trips, etc. and wanted to find something small-ish and preferably waterproof...but that was also cute, of course. My sister has the Fjallraven Tote Pack and absolutely LOVES it, but it was still a little bigger than what I was looking for.
Behold! The Mini Kanken! This pack absolutely rocks my socks. Now, when I opened the box I immediately thought "Ah, crap. It's way too small!" Nope. Wrong. It's actually the PERFECT size. Holds ALL of my usual 'lady business' (phone, mini composition book, pen, larger random stuff/cosmetic bag, wallet, keys, chapstick, inhaler, phone charger) and still has plenty of room for more. I can get dog treats, collapsible water bowls, a couple bottles of water and my sunglasses in there when I need to, and probably more.
The price IS a bit hefty seeming, but I'm ok with that since the quality is so great, and I don't intend on buying another one until after this one dies. Which probably won't be for a LONG time.
I got the darker brown color for versatility, and though that may sound boring it's actually a super nice shade! All of Fjallravens colors are just awesome.
It's super lightweight and comfortable to wear. Sometimes I forget that I have it on.
My ONLY sort of warning for people is that the straps are somewhat short even when they're fully extended. I'm 5'4" and small framed, so I could see it possibly being an issue if you have a larger structure.
Other than that I'm super stoked on it, and hope that Fjallraven never stops making them.
It's cute. It's practical. It's solid. Just DO IT.