Fjallraven Kanken Classic Chalk Rose - Honey Badger
As a gesture of respect to the trailblazing brands we've covered for years, we wanted to doff our creative cap to them.
One such brand is Fjällräven, the Swedish outdoor label recognised worldwide for its Arctic fox emblem and its ubiquitous Kånken backpack.
At a time when the world feels increasingly unstable, we wanted to shine a light on resilience—both in nature and in the brands that have endured through decades of change. It feels fitting to begin with a brand named after one of nature’s great survivors: the Arctic fox.
To mark this idea, we commissioned the release of ten reworked versions of the iconic Kånken bag, each inspired by an animal known for its extraordinary ability to survive the harshest conditions on Earth.
Honey Badger are famous for their toughness. Their thick, loose skin—around 6–8mm—acts as natural armour against bites and stings, allowing them to twist and fight even while held by a predator. Combined with powerful claws, a high tolerance for pain, and a remarkable (sometimes temporary) resistance to venomous snake bites, they are among the most formidable survivors in the animal kingdom.
- Height: 38 cm
- Width: 27 cm
- Depth: 13 cm
- Volume: 16 l
- Weight: 300 g
- Number of pockets: 3
- Pockets: Inside compartment, Open outside pocket(s), Zippered outside pocket(s)
- Seat pad included: Yes
- Material: Vinylon F: 100% vinylal
- Webbing: 100% polypropylene