Fjallraven

Raven 28L Backpack

Versatile and Durable

I bought this pack 2 years ago and really, really like it. I'm currently a law student and bring it to law school every single day, plus on weekend outings, travel, hikes, etc., and it's held up entirely with no problems thus far. The main center pocket is big enough to hold two huge law books at a time while leaving room for my laptop and other smaller items. I especially love the small pocket at the top, where I keep my headphones, keys, etc - they don't get lost in there and I appreciate it! I have this pack in the Port color and am still happy with that choice two years later. The reason why I give this pack 4 stars and not 5 is because the water bottle holders on the sides are not amazing. They're not external pockets; when you put a bottle in one of them, you're cutting into the space on the inside of your pack. The design makes the pack much sleeker and lower profile, but it can be frustrating when you have a full pack and are unable to put your water bottle in the side pockets entirely because of the lack of space. All in all, though, this is an excellent multi-use backpack that I would recommend to anyone looking for something versatile!

More larger one!

I love all the bags from this company. However, I wish there were a more diverse lineup. The same goes for this product. It would be great if they could make a 32 or 34 as well. The 28 feels a bit small.

Longevity!

I bought this backpack for my husband in navy…two years ago. It still looks amazing. It had lots of organisation pockets, the material is fantastic quality, and he says the padded straps and back panel are very comfortable.

perfect for school supplies but…

ive had my backpack for around 6 years, and has had no rips or anything. pretty durable but only problem is that it keeps rolling forward and is hard to stand up. personally it gets really annoying, so if this were some how fixed i would give it five stars maybe you guys can release a larger kanken or something

Please please please add a trolley sleeve/strap!

I had this backpack for years until it got stolen. It is the most functional backpack ever—tons of pockets, great capacity, and it’s nice-looking! I came here to buy it again but then remembered it’s lacking in one key feature: a trolley sleeve or strap for carrying it on luggage. I will likely be looking for a bag that I can use for travel as well as day-to-day, which will be sad because I know I won’t like it as much as this one.

Bad outer material choice, good compartments

I bought this backpack six months ago and have been unhappy with it. First of all, the outer material gets dirty almost immediately. I really can’t understand the decision to use this type of material for a travel backpack. Additionally, the lack of a strap to secure it onto a suitcase is frustrating during travels. The water bottle compartment is almost unusable when the backpack is fully packed, which defeats its purpose. On the positive side, there are several organizers inside the compartments, which are quite handy. There’s also a small pocket on the top that’s great for snacks, sunglasses, or other items you need quick access to. Overall, it feels overpriced for what it offers.

Love this backpack!

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

28L

Perfect size, great choice of internal pockets. Others don't like the water bottle external pockets but I carry everything inside and secure so that isn't an issue for me. Perfect for personal item size on even the pickiest of airlines.

Just perfect

This is by far the best backpack I've ever had. I got it two years ago and it still looks like new. The compartments are cleverly laid out, the inner mesh pockets are just perfect, and the top pocket is safe and accessible. I love it.

Comfortable, durable, organized

I absolutely love this bag. Surprisingly, it feels smaller than what I'm used to, but it has better organization, and I can fit everything I need into a more compact space. As a math grad student, I need to carry my laptop, chargers, a couple of books, clipboard, paper, etc., and this holds it all easily. It's comfortable, and the material feels very durable. I plan to wax it regularly to waterproof it as I live in one of the rainiest cities (and sometimes the actual rainiest) city in the US. Got rained on with it my first day of having it, and it protected my papers, books, laptop and electronics just fine, though you should always take extra precaution and wrap your laptop in plastic just in case, as I do.

Almost perfect

Great bag, really durable and has a lot of storage. I only am removing 1 star because it can’t sit up on its own, the bottom is not flat.