Fjällräven need little introduction. The Swedish brand has enjoyed worldwide success with its , now iconic lifestyle packs originally designed for school children. Meanwhile, its technical mountaineering and trekking ranges have garnered a solid reputation for quality, durability and classy design.
The brand have three trekking lines: Keb, Abisko and Singi. Keb products, such as the , are designed for seriously tough trekking in challenging conditions and on varying terrain. The Singi range marries functionality with traditional aesthetics to create premium equipment with a timeless feel, such as the excellent trekking packs.
The Absiko family of products is named after Abisko National Park, a stunning, mountainous Arctic landscape in Swedish Lapland that, as well as being home to Scandinavia’s largest alpine lake is also one of the best places to see the . The products in the range are designed to be lightweight, ideal for day hikes and the kind of cabin-to-cabin trekking that’s so popular in the region. I was excited to test out the Abisko Friluft 45, a classic pack with a modern ventilated back system, courtesy of the wonderful people at , UK-based outdoor gear specialists.
Having recently tested and reviewed Fjällräven’s excellent Kajka 55 trekking pack, which boasts a classic look and wooden frame, it was interesting to directly compared the two. The Abisko Friluft is a lighter with an unmistakably more modern aesthetic. It still looks classy though, with n.