Zip Around Backpack

Brought backpack as a gift to replace one brought 14 years ago. Only brand she loves and has multiple sizes.

I bought this bag for college and I'm so glad I did because a year and a half later it's still going strong and lasted longer than any other bag I've ever owned!

I bought the orange "15 and I suggest getting another color. W/in a few months the straps and bottom were faded and changed a different color. I only went to and from my families house. I didn't have a problem with the pink and from the other reviews this is common w/ the orange.

I got this Kanken Laptop 15 for my daugther as it was on her wish list. It's her daily backpack which she has stylized with all the accesories they hang on the backpacks these days. Even her fancy water bottle fits greatly in the side pocket. Inside is perfect for her chromebook and school stuff. And on top, she's gotten great compliments from her classmates.

I love this bag! Very cute and easy to customize with pins and keychains. It works well for me to commute to and from grad school, my 24 oz owala actually fits in the side pocket, and I get compliments on it. If you carry multiple textbooks it might get a bit heavy, but the somewhat padded straps are good for carrying a laptop, planner, iPad, lunch, and small things.

I was put off by the reviews first, but then thought: I am a grown woman and even if it's bad, it is not the end of the world - I do want this style and I take a chance! And I am so glad I did!! God it looks good. Got the Super Grey one. Stylish and classy. Love it.

I bought the orange color because it looked beautiful. After a couple of uses, the back had a weird discoloration on the bottom. I’ve tried cleaning it gently but it won’t go away. It’s an expensive bag to be discolored so quickly. I am disappointed!

I have 2 Kanken backpacks, both almost 10 years old and they are in really great shape. That alone makes me love this brand. It ACTUALLY holds up to wear & tear! This brand is one of the few reputable brands that does not use PFAS chemicals, yet is still waterproof. I love the way the canvas material wears over time, almost like a leather bag that gains character over time. I love that you can zip if completely open to see everything at once (if you need to). And unlike many other reviews, I love the side pockets!!! They do fit regular size water bottles, as well as baby bottles, spray sunscreen. No it will not fit your absurdly large Stanley bucket, but a 12-20 oz bottle, yes! Truly ever other backpack I’ve tried before this had some stretchy bit or crappy mesh that ended up ripping in less than a year. The pockets are perfect!!! Never change them. Lastly, I love that there are so many color options. It’s the best backpack on the market and it’s worth the high price tag.

I've had mine for 2 years. It is durable and versatile. However, you cannot utilize the side pockets as NOTHING fits in them. A basic bottle of water does not fit. I have to carry my water in the main compartment. For the price, there should be some sort of stretchy material or elastic or webbing for the side pockets to accommodate a beverage.

Every year I buy this backpack for my daughter and she loves it. So a couple of years ago I started buying o e for me and they are amazing.

I purchased the 15” Laptop kanken. Excellent size, holds everything I need for work. My only issue is the material seems to show up a lot of dust/dirt which makes the bag look older than it is!

i am appalled. i was walking to the bus stop like i would usually, when suddenly my bag straps snapped. it snapped. the shock left me standing there, gaping, unable to process what just happened. usually i rely on this bag to carry many heavy loads but today seemed to be an exception. when the rest of the bag hit the concrete, the zippers split open (not one, but TWO) leading it to leave a exceedingly large rip down the side of the bag. i was distraught. i was upset. i stood there, standing at the scene, staring at the bag whilst mourning the sight. it is such a great shame that such an expensive item that only lasted me 6 months, broke so simply and shortly. i am in great dismay and i will NEVER BUY FROM HERE AGAIN!

i bought this item a year ago and i have always relied on it to hold massive amounts of stuff and it always has until this dreadful morning. this bag snapped. it snapped. i fell over and scraped my knee, staying there for a couple seconds, recovering both physically and mentally from mourning this bag. i put the bag down and i noticed that the bag had a exceedingly large rip on the side. furthermore, it came to my attention that both of the zips had as a matter of fact been broken. I was devastated and appalled at how such an expensive item could have broken so simply. I then proceeded to throw it in the bin as it no longer mattered to me. it was dead to me. useless.

It is very roomy and holds a lot of things. It could use an additional outside pocket for keys or passport. The biggest problem is that there is no sleeve for a water bottle. In addition, the sleeve to use for sliding onto a luggage handle is really tight - almost impossible to slide on easily. I will not use this bag in the future - I now have a backpack that I really cannot use.