Fjallraven Kanken Classic Midnight Purple - Saharan Silver Ant
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.
Saharan Silver Ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) is among the most heat-tolerant terrestrial organisms known. These ants forage in desert conditions where ground temperatures can exceed 70°C (158°F). Their survival depends on unique physiological and behavioural adaptations that keep their body temperature below their critical threshold of 53.6°C (128.5°F).
- 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
