Knockoff vs Fjallraven - (FAKE KANKEN) - Fjallraven vs Fancy Forest Backpack

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  • @RoseAnvil
    @RoseAnvil  Před 9 měsíci

    The Truth is that Rose Anvil leather goods are super high quality, grab a wallet, belt, camera harness, and more here - bit.ly/44jXLNu

  • @NMiller_
    @NMiller_ Před 4 lety +335

    I love it. You spend all that time scrutinizing the materials and construction, but then Toaster ultimately decides for us all. Such is life.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +45

      Nathaniel Miller maybe that’s how I will start making my life decisions

    • @NMiller_
      @NMiller_ Před 4 lety +15

      @@RoseAnvil It would be quicker.

    • @IthinkIneedAhug
      @IthinkIneedAhug Před 4 lety +3

      @@NMiller_ Unless Toaster decided to be like my cat and takes ten years to decide how she wants to cuddle

  • @nicolewong3687
    @nicolewong3687 Před 4 lety +554

    Maybe I missed it but I’m surprised there was little mention of the stitching. My experience with knock offs are that they are often weak at the seams

    • @netmatrix75
      @netmatrix75 Před 4 lety +18

      Yeah. I was waiting at how he was going to test the stitching or test the yarn used to stitch it together. Still that knock off bag had more resilient buckles and fabric that is more resistant to tear than the genuine one. If i was buying a bag that i am gonna trash around, the knock off bag is a no brainer.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +180

      The stitching was on or par with each other so I didn’t include it in the video for brevity’s sake. But now that I know people want to see that, I’ll be sure to include it in the next one!

    • @mavrikmavrik3032
      @mavrikmavrik3032 Před 4 lety +26

      Rose Anvil A general evaluation of the manufacturing would be nice. Not only the thread but the quality of the workmanship.

    • @memespeech
      @memespeech Před 2 lety +4

      @@RoseAnvil typically the bottom of the backpack is where wear/abrasion-resistance is necessary, while the repeated pull-strength of stitching of the shoulder-straps is another important failure point, that many cheap out on.

    • @miamo3567
      @miamo3567 Před rokem +2

      @@RoseAnvil And a zipper test too please.

  • @jameswolf6630
    @jameswolf6630 Před 4 lety +60

    Fjällräven Kånkens have a lifetime warranty to cover snapped buckles and zippers and seam rips!

  • @AlexanderBlumenau
    @AlexanderBlumenau Před 2 lety +40

    I live in Northern Sweden and I must say at extreme winter temperatures soft plastic becomes very brittle and easily breaks. Also over the years it ages much more rapidly than the harder plastic.

  • @LadyDanielle02
    @LadyDanielle02 Před 3 lety +144

    I think UV exposure is a huge issue that you can't really test in this sort of situation, but which makes a HUGE difference in terms of longevity. I'm a seamstress and have worked with various fabrics for years, so similar to you, I'm pretty familiar with how materials work and feel in various situations. I also keep clothing and accessories for a long, long time - since I have the ability to patch and do my own repairs, I hang onto things longer than most people do. Anyway, one thing I've found with woven fabrics (especially synthetics) is that UV light plays a huge role in how it holds up over time. UV light breaks down both fabrics and plastics, so when it comes to synthetics, that's going to come into play quite a bit. I can't tell for sure looking at the fabric in the video, but my general feeling based on how similar looking fabric has acted in the past is that the Fancy Forest just isn't going to hold up after many years of wearing it outside (which is generally where you wear a backpack). Pair that with the oils from your skin, water and just general wear and tear and I'd be surprised if it would last a year...
    Same goes for those flexible plastic buckles. They're not brittle and won't break immediately, but those would probably get brittle with exposure to sunlight over time, and I'd imagine they'd shatter. But, maybe not. I have some plastic pieces that I repurposed from a free promotional messenger bag that are still going strong after 6 years...
    Of course, UV exposure is a problem that crops up over time and is impossible to test in this kind of video. But I thought it bears mentioning...
    Also, not totally sure of a tear test in terms of quality. In most cases, even high quality natural fibers tear when you cut them like that...if you ever buy cotton by the metre from somewhere good, they'll often tear it instead of cut it because it will rip straight along the weft yarns, giving you a perfect straight cut. It doesn't really say a lot about the quality of the fabric or how it will act in real life wear and tear situations, and it's why the cotton canvas in your first video tore so easily. ;)

    • @marylemma9932
      @marylemma9932 Před 2 lety +3

      Could get a UV light and shine it on the bags continuously just see how long it would take to start to see an affect...

    • @nommh
      @nommh Před 2 lety

      I too thought the tear test was not saying much, because the knock off had a different weave, one that is more difficult to tear.

    • @bokwoon
      @bokwoon Před rokem +1

      thanks for weighing in as a fabric expert

  • @stgflt
    @stgflt Před 4 lety +144

    I'm not sure how much of a difference there is today compared to a few decades ago, but the Kånken I inherited from my older brothers in the early 80's are still fully functional. It's worn, and I snapped a zipper handle once, and managed to burn it a little on a hot stone from a camp-fire, but it's still very much functional. The material tears pretty easily along the weaving (if that is what you call it in english), but in practice you'd have to really puncture it to manage to really break it while in back-pack form. Easy to repair though.
    But even as a somewhat nostalgic Swede, I have always considered Kånken a bit over-priced. Their larger hiking packs and outdoors clothing is well worth the money though. Easy to maintain, easy to repair, seams hold forever, wears nicely. You can always get spare buckles, buttons et.c from them too.
    That said, I am very impressed with the knock-off. Thanks for the video.

    • @erravi
      @erravi Před 4 lety +5

      Samuel Tegenfeldt thanks for the insight!

    • @Pur9leRain
      @Pur9leRain Před 4 lety +1

      Samuel Tegenfeldt - thank you.

  • @hellothere921
    @hellothere921 Před 4 lety +67

    Can you do a video on the rekanken, the materials are recycled on those. Seems very interesting

  • @mistilteinn3670
    @mistilteinn3670 Před 4 lety +150

    Please do regular converse and the 70's version!

    • @sethsmith979
      @sethsmith979 Před 4 lety +5

      Mistilteinn hell yeah that’s a great idea

    • @Bunjamin27
      @Bunjamin27 Před 4 lety +3

      Do converse bought today and from 2000... quality is so, so bad.. I can’t give them money in good conscious.. not even real canvas!

    • @cole9533
      @cole9533 Před 4 lety +4

      ThrobbinHood ? I’m not really sure what you’re talking about. In my experience (having owned several pairs of converse over several years) the quality is totally fine. I’ve never had a pair fail. Plus, they’re definitely real canvas.

    • @Bunjamin27
      @Bunjamin27 Před 4 lety +1

      @@cole9533 - Cool story bro :) I've had at least 2 dozen pair in my life, none bought after about 2000 are worth a damn/fell apart in some stupid way that was indicative of bad quality, poor workman ship, and substandard materials.
      You must work for Nike or somethin, eh.. Troll elsewhere, dick

    • @cole9533
      @cole9533 Před 4 lety +7

      ThrobbinHood lol no, I definitely don’t work for Nike. I also don’t see how it was dickish of me to say that I’ve had good experiences with a company, but whatever. We’re the shoes that failed regular Chucks or Chuck 70s? Just wondering because my 70s usually wear through slower than my regular Chucks.
      Anyway,
      You must work for (insert Nike/Converse competitor here) or somethin, eh.. Troll elsewhere, dick

  • @moodyfoodienerd
    @moodyfoodienerd Před 4 lety +235

    Just FYI the buckle plastic is rigid because with pressure applied from running or walking quickly and the strap pulling the rigid buckle stays. Where as the softer plastic buckle bends and allows the strap to move. Hence loosening the shoulder straps. So it is better.

    • @livbjorholm7526
      @livbjorholm7526 Před 4 lety +17

      I have a Fjellräven Kånken, but the one with leather handles and on those ones the buckles are metal

    • @erik....
      @erik.... Před 2 lety +6

      @Black March I wonder if it's even a problem. Who tries to break it with pliers anyway? You can easily jump on it without any problems.

    • @deejay1534
      @deejay1534 Před 2 lety +8

      @Black March stainless steel and aluminum often have a coating that makes the straps more prone to slipping through, and metal on nylon with friction wears out the nylon much quicker over time. Sometimes having something really overbuilt isn't always advantageous

    • @XerxesGustav
      @XerxesGustav Před 2 lety +3

      If I were to guess I'd also say that the knock off brand is an amorphic type of plastic, whereas the fjällräven one is crystalline. The later one is generally weaker, but has much better ageing properties. Let's see how the knock off brand does after 5 years of UV exposure.

    • @cobbler88
      @cobbler88 Před 2 lety

      @@XerxesGustav And let's see how the original does after taking a few hard hits.

  • @RoseAnvil
    @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +239

    A few comments were asking for a seam test so I’ll be sure to include that next time. I am not sure how to effectively test it so if you have any thoughts I’d love to hear them.
    Also some people were asking for a strength test of the buckles instead of the way I tested them so we did a quick test today and both buckles held 250ish pounds without breaking. I’ll update this again when we find a way to test them with more weight.

    • @IhaveaDoghouse
      @IhaveaDoghouse Před 4 lety +16

      For the seams how about loading the backpack with weight and hanging by the straps/handle, and just pulling the pieces of material that are stitched together apart?

    • @MrPassiontea
      @MrPassiontea Před 4 lety

      There are little digital scales that can test the sharpness of a blade against a piece of fibre. You could get one of those and a double edge razor and remove the stitch from each bag and test how well it holds up maybe.

    • @xXcajunblazeXx
      @xXcajunblazeXx Před 4 lety +6

      Take a swatch that’s stitched with 2 pieces. Attach one end to a vise on a table and attach the other end to a clamp, clip, something like that. Anchor a strap ratchet with some paracord to the opposite end of the table. Place a weight gauge between it all and volait.

    • @garrett8794
      @garrett8794 Před 4 lety +4

      Not the most scientific test, but if you look how FortNine (a motorcycle review channel) tested seam strength in their new vs old gloves test they placed a scissor spreader in a pair of gloves and compared the amount of times they cranked it before the seam popped.

    • @aleksiii3472
      @aleksiii3472 Před 4 lety

      can you make a common project review :)
      it's said to be the perfect white sneaker and what
      everybody praises is it's good leather... would be
      pretty interesting to know

  • @savoryflan
    @savoryflan Před 4 lety +166

    Buckles are designed to withstand tension not bending loads. Materials that are good at surviving axial loads can be relatively brittle. A better test would've been to pull on the straps until the buckle failed. I am willing to bet the more expensive yet brittle buckle is significantly stronger under tension compared to the cheaper malleable one. I suspect the cheaper would deform and yield rapidly and under relatively low loads.

    • @andrewholdaway813
      @andrewholdaway813 Před 4 lety +11

      Yep definitely not the right test.

    • @Jenglotto
      @Jenglotto Před 4 lety +6

      Which explains why carabiners used for rock climbing can break when dropped, but when used properly it can withstand a lot of weight. I know they're different materials but i think the principle is similar

    • @xenonram
      @xenonram Před 4 lety +5

      @@Jenglotto That's a myth. There have been numerous tests by several companies (a lot by 3rd party labs like, Rope Testing Labs), and there is no evidence that it weakens the 'biner. Also, 'biners never "break when they're dropped." The issue in question is that they become weakened when dropped, and can break when subjected to load.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +26

      That’s a good point. Maybe I’ll do that test and put the results in the top comment.

  • @Valleyhearts
    @Valleyhearts Před 4 lety +11

    8:13 - i keep rewatching... and rewatching

  •  Před 4 lety +39

    Toaster(?) has my vote. I think the sustainability factor is big part of the price inflation, I'm happy to pay more supporting businesses that prioritize the issue.

    • @frida507
      @frida507 Před 4 lety

      Maybe that's what the cat was thinking.

    • @RecklessFables
      @RecklessFables Před 4 lety +1

      "I can poop on this" - Toaster

  • @robbergstrom943
    @robbergstrom943 Před 4 lety +6

    Nice comparison! All this great knowledge will be hot used in the future.

  • @ameliasteele950
    @ameliasteele950 Před 4 lety +38

    Surely you would hope that some of the extra cost of a more expensive pack would be going towards the garment/factory workers being more fairly paid, plus the company doing research into more environmentally friendly materials such as their Re-Kanken range? Super interesting video btw!

  • @IhaveaDoghouse
    @IhaveaDoghouse Před 4 lety +3

    Love your reviews I hope you continue to grow so I can see a good in depth review of products I'm interested in before I buy

  • @cadciel
    @cadciel Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the comparison! Totally agree with the points you made at the end of the video.

  • @coreartalex6708
    @coreartalex6708 Před 4 lety +21

    A comment in the hardware plastic: Hard Plastic (like in the original one) normally is polypro & it interacts better with the "band" materials of the handles and it docent get hot so early with sun exposure & the soft plastic in the knockoff it's more reactive to environmental heat & it tends to be more slippery with fabrics.

  • @newperspective5918
    @newperspective5918 Před 4 lety +130

    I think a lot of the price difference comes from using "Fair Labor Associations" for the workers. If that is worth 3 times the price, I don't know.

    • @Maria-qp5ov
      @Maria-qp5ov Před 4 lety +5

      omg yes! I didn't even think of that but that must be true

    • @cobbler88
      @cobbler88 Před 2 lety

      True. Joining an organization with the right mission statement - regardless of follow through - is definitely worn around like a merit badge, plus a lot of Patagonia nerds can't shut up about it, so they're easy to identify, then banish from the campfire. :)

    • @alisa9040
      @alisa9040 Před 2 lety +4

      Paying for labor vs slave labor... I think that is worth it

    • @cobbler88
      @cobbler88 Před 2 lety

      @@alisa9040 If you buy the line we're fed by the manufacturers. Patagonia has 13 factories in China. But Patagonia would have us believe that their labor is driven to those factories in limousines and receiving foot massages at the end of the day, whereas every other manufacturer there is whipping the workforce and holding infants at gunpoint to make the women work faster.. I'm thinking Patagonia's working conditions vs. those of other companies in the same country are not actually that different.

    • @alisa9040
      @alisa9040 Před 2 lety +1

      @@cobbler88 I'm not expecting them to live in luxury, but I would like it if they (at the minimum) paid their workers a living wage and don't chain their employees to the sewing machines. But I'm not sure how to verify this happening.

  • @oObingOo
    @oObingOo Před 3 měsíci

    thanks for the in depth comparison of these two bags. The cat is so cute too!! 🥰

  • @GammaBoom
    @GammaBoom Před 4 lety +19

    Great test! I would definetly want to see how Fjallraven compares to some othere everyday bags, like Patagonia, Herschel, Timbuk2, Belroy.

  • @DCMaarten
    @DCMaarten Před 4 lety +14

    Fancy Forest is such a good dumb name! It almost feels like a insult too Scandinavian named brands.

  • @samtanyx
    @samtanyx Před 4 lety +2

    Love your videos - what we see is rarely what we get nowadays and $$$ doesn't necessarily mean quality materials. I'd be well up for a material comparison between a Built for Athletes Hero Backpack Vs Reebow Tactical bag (or another identical Amazon/AliExpress clone). Keep up the great work!

  • @kamenneikoo7854
    @kamenneikoo7854 Před 4 lety +9

    I have an old Fjällräven somewhere that lasted all through out my childhood. Those fuckers are durable as hell

  • @andersholm8142
    @andersholm8142 Před 4 lety +4

    Great video as usual, very informative. I might be willing to spent the money for a pack that ages better. The patina on old Fjällräven packs can be very nice (I may be biased however, because I'm scandinavian).
    I'd love to see you do some testing of workwear in the future. I'm a big fan of Carhartt and would be interested to see how Duck canvas stands up to other materials like regular canvas or nylon.
    Thanks for the awesome content!

  • @redlady935
    @redlady935 Před 4 lety +18

    Toaster be like... "listen, mate, I don't want you embarrassing me by walking round with that cheap Fancy Forest she#@%t"

  • @diane4488
    @diane4488 Před rokem +2

    Very helpful. I was expecting a big difference but will probably buy the cheaper bag, after watching.
    Most informative.

  • @__M__133
    @__M__133 Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid as always! Could it be possible to test a Jansport backpack?

  • @picapicas
    @picapicas Před 4 lety +1

    Toaster has chosen. Quality content as always! Converse vs Vans high tops would be awesome! I have both and prefer the build of the Vans to be honest.

  • @xantimiki
    @xantimiki Před 4 lety +2

    That's exactly why we all love your videos, the professional background and knowledge but also it's magnetic how you actually get excited for what you're doing and you research things well. Now after the kanken and the vans I realized that good classics would be interesting to see, of anything basically, the trendsetters. Maybe an Adidas Superstar, a Jansport backpack, a vans backpack? Hydro flask? Good luck dude the channel is awesome

  • @ElakeLeifii
    @ElakeLeifii Před 4 lety +16

    You should try to redo the test after having the bags in the freezer. Matriels that are soft at room temperature tend to be brittle in cold. Thanks for the great content.

    • @Frendh
      @Frendh Před 4 lety +3

      Good idea. But I am willing to bet good money on that Fjällräven handles cold well, they were originally made in sweden for swedes. The classic model has not changed much at all.

  • @ensite6996
    @ensite6996 Před 4 lety

    Keep the videos coming ! Love watching

  • @robertfleming5829
    @robertfleming5829 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanx for another great video. I hope you will consider doing a comparison video on fabric protection spays i.e. scotchguard , trinova, 303 fabric guard .

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety

      Good idea. I appreciate your suggestion.

  • @tedariesdaguro6517
    @tedariesdaguro6517 Před 4 lety +4

    Considering that fjallraven is a company that takes pride in its social responsibility, one consideration also worth taking note of is the production chain of the materials of each bag, and the transparency and ethics involved in each step.

  • @alphaviews4639
    @alphaviews4639 Před 4 lety +141

    "Many of the early Kalisis are hot used today" makes me want a Fancy Forest. They are trolling Kankens & that makes them the winners

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +8

      Alpha Views maybe it’s a play on global warming?

    • @xandr13
      @xandr13 Před 4 lety +20

      @@RoseAnvil Or maybe it's a linguistic artefact of double google-translate :)

    • @MikeGrahamDSM
      @MikeGrahamDSM Před 4 lety +4

      @@xandr13 Exactly I am thinking for.

  • @blacksunapocalypse
    @blacksunapocalypse Před 4 lety +6

    Still hoping for a tear down/ "Cut in half" of logger/wildland fire boots. Like Whites vs Nicks vs the mass produced red wings and/or danners/chippewas!

  • @rebekahkrider1525
    @rebekahkrider1525 Před 4 lety +41

    That tear test is suuuuper surprising. I’m in college and have a regular jansport, I wonder how it’s fabric would hold up? Excited to see your converse video!

    • @errhka
      @errhka Před 4 lety +9

      I wouldn't worry too much about your jansport. you'll be able to hand that down to your kids. They are known to last a long time - and if they don't, they will send you a brand new one as a replacement

    • @TraceyAllen
      @TraceyAllen Před 4 lety +2

      My jansport is 23 years old. Still going strong.

    • @salvadorjimenez2502
      @salvadorjimenez2502 Před 4 lety +2

      Jans are mighty impressive. Zippers are questionable tho. I have two backpacks. One purchased by me in 7th grade, and one gifted in 8th. So 15 and 16 years ago. Both working fine in 2020

    • @cbpd89
      @cbpd89 Před 2 lety

      I used the same Jansport from 6th all the way to 12th grade. It was still in great shape, so I washed it and passed it on! Those things never die.

  • @ltlbuddha
    @ltlbuddha Před 4 lety +1

    I think it would be interesting to see tests between the Fjallraven and similarly priced backpacks of similar function. That would probably wander outside of the realm of VSCO, but would be a good money/value comparison.

  • @greenershoeswithalfredostb1677

    Knowledge is power! Keep them coming

  • @trewthe
    @trewthe Před 2 lety

    Thank you!Hard to believe these are not made is Sweden!For me that was part of the mystique of it!You saved me money,and i appreciate it!

  • @XDsonja
    @XDsonja Před 3 lety

    Rose, you are just the coolest and cutest sock over here!

  • @andeedwa
    @andeedwa Před 4 lety +12

    Sure the materials may be similar in the short term (Fjäll undoubtedly will age better) but the zipper (or a seam) will give out on the cheap pack within a year, tops!

    • @estrellarouge
      @estrellarouge Před rokem

      I've had my Fancy Forest for 3.5 years now and it's still going strong.

  • @DeeDerry
    @DeeDerry Před 4 lety +17

    I wish this guy was my husband...He has everything in that workshop of his...plus a dope cat 💯👌🏼

  • @jaymess4609
    @jaymess4609 Před 4 lety +1

    Could you do a breakdown comparison of the converse all star chucks and the converse chuck 70s the 70s are supposed to be more durable and premium

  • @FrogeniusW.G.
    @FrogeniusW.G. Před 2 lety

    Yes, absolutely, distinction between quality and hype is key..

  • @tiryna
    @tiryna Před 4 lety +4

    I've got the original Fjallraven backpack for about 100 Euros and expected it to last for ages, but the fabric on the corners and edges has frayed completely in about two months. So it's just tiny little holes here and there along the edges. And I see that many people have the same issues with these backpacks. Just a waste of money, and I never going to buy this brand again :(. Though great video! And seeing the fabric tests explains where the issue I mentioned is coming from 🤨

  • @meiltoo
    @meiltoo Před 4 lety

    Omg! The cat KNOWS!!! Hey, i’d like to ask if its ok to wash backpacks in the washing machine? I did that to my marc jacobs nylon biker backpack, and after the second wash, it started to fray... sucks for a us$180 backpack... thanks

  • @milokaz2753
    @milokaz2753 Před rokem

    Great testing. Thank you. Would it be possible to test also the zips and stitches in the future videos?

  • @karissahailee5510
    @karissahailee5510 Před 4 lety +2

    Could you review the All Saints leather jacket and compare it to the Acne leather jacket?

  • @sofijasofija2867
    @sofijasofija2867 Před 4 lety +2

    one thing to remember is the materials are made to be as eco friendly as possible, so that's why it's not fully water proof and stuff

  • @ToriKo_
    @ToriKo_ Před 4 lety

    I wonder what’s more likely in regular use - abrasion of straps or tearing of straps - that would be a big factor in deciding which to get

  • @jesperjansson7959
    @jesperjansson7959 Před 4 lety +26

    Fjällräven Kånken is not only about a great backpack. It's also a timeless design that will last you a lifetime if you take care of it properly. The fabric is also waxable to make it more resistant to water. The fabric also swells in rain which makes it more resistant to rain, other synthetic materials don't do that. It dries insanely quick and also breathes so it's resistant to mold and other challenges.
    The fabric does keep rain out, it will at most give in a little bit of moist inside the bag that goes away very quickly, even if it's pouring outside, I live in a rainy city...
    For me personally I keep my laptop in my kånken all the time and have been using kånken får 11 years and it has never let me down. Fjällräven vs Fancy forest is also not only design but also where the bag comes from, how it's produced, ethics, sustainability and a bunch of other factors.
    These test might show you a few factors, but the real test is to keep and use one, as a regular backpack, every day over a long period of time. I've had mine through all my studies 10 years of uni and art school and traveled 10 countries with and it still is the best backpack i've ever spent money on.
    It has joined me for many different jobs, I do my groceries with it, I do my hikes, camping and many many other needs. So honestly, cutting through a Kånken with a knife and say "Oh I don't know if this is a good buy or not", is kind of silly. Ask people who've had them since the beginning; they will all tell you the same thing.

    • @emilyclarke8222
      @emilyclarke8222 Před 4 lety +3

      This was such an excellent comment. I've had my kanken for five years now all through university and art school as my daily bag for every journey, all of my groceries and ever library trip, travelling through london and walks through the woods with friends, festivals too plus it's my cabin bag when I travel (only four different countries though!). I really hope it lasts as long as yours and more, I'll be heartbroken when it breaks.

  • @aleksiii3472
    @aleksiii3472 Před 4 lety +1

    can you make a common project review :)
    it's said to be the perfect white sneaker and what everybody praises is it's good leather... would be pretty interesting to know

  • @Amyjo_lovesmusic
    @Amyjo_lovesmusic Před 4 lety +3

    Interesting results. I don't think the Fjallraven is worth 3x as much, but overall I think it is a slightly better product because I think over time it will wear better.

  • @EthanAllred1
    @EthanAllred1 Před 4 lety +15

    Very surprised by how tear resistant that knock off backpack fabric was.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +3

      Same ha ha

    • @EthanAllred1
      @EthanAllred1 Před 4 lety +5

      @@RoseAnvil the zipper would definitely be my biggest draw back. I hate crappy zippers.

  • @KaneDesign
    @KaneDesign Před 4 lety +4

    I was sitting in front of this video with my knock off backpack from Vietnam. The design is the same when you compare mine to the real thing, the only thing i was able to notice was the font on the interior label wasn't exactly the same.
    I know this isn't possible for everyone of your videos but I think it would be super cool to actually compare knockoffs that are actually pretending to be the brand in question. If you ever find yourself overseas in these Asian countries where these things are produced you should try grab a few to compare with. In Vietnam they call a lot of the street vendors North Face products North Fake, people reckon it all comes from the same factory though (the real and the fake). Thought it was very funny.

  • @AnimeSpinCycle1392
    @AnimeSpinCycle1392 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice video!!! You should do a video comparison between Dooney and Bourke and Louis vuitton purses leather. I’ve seen videos where the person who bought the Louis purse complaining their leather is already breaking down and it was not even a year. They said they bought it from a legit Louis retailer store but the thousand dollar purse has bad quality. I have a dooney and those purses are so well made. The colors in the leather are amazing, they don’t fade, and the durability lasts for decades

  • @amandant
    @amandant Před rokem

    Wah the side pockets from the knock-off really better, it got elastic, can handle "normal size" water bottle we uses today

  • @julesnguyen7739
    @julesnguyen7739 Před 4 lety

    Can you test out either an MCM backpack or a LV backpack? I wonder if it's worth the hype & price tag. Thanks

  • @santiagomalagon6345
    @santiagomalagon6345 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this chanel, you should do more non shoe content!

  • @supervivet911
    @supervivet911 Před 2 lety +2

    This was my school backpack (well - the original version of this pack..) from 1984-thru the mid 90's. I gave it away in 2010. No holes, no breakage. Dirty - but what do you expect from a kid humping it to and from school everyday? Bombproof. I even took it hiking for daytrips now and then. QUALITY.

  • @woutervanderpluym5844
    @woutervanderpluym5844 Před 4 lety

    Hey, can you make a boot review video of the SteelBlue Argyle Bump S3

  • @repletereplete8002
    @repletereplete8002 Před 4 lety +36

    11:22 the cat is finally out of the bag! Errrrrr onto the bag;?

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety +1

      Replete Replete 😂😂😂

    • @annewiemeyer3741
      @annewiemeyer3741 Před 4 lety +2

      I scrolled down looking for this comment, lol, thank you

  • @tmorterlaing
    @tmorterlaing Před 4 lety

    I'd love you to do a Quoddy boot, maybe their Maine?
    They're reasonably expensive but I can't find much to justify their prices...

  • @sophielorber4571
    @sophielorber4571 Před 4 lety

    I would love seeing a comparison between the Kanken and the Rekanken!

  • @gerunp
    @gerunp Před 4 lety +5

    You should do a 30 minute video of a bunch of side by side products but the only thing that makes one product better is which one toaster sits on

  • @user-xi6dm1lb1u
    @user-xi6dm1lb1u Před 4 lety +1

    you should do a video comparing the classic kanken and the re-kanken! apparently, the re-kanken is made out of recycled plastic water bottles. I have the re-kanken and you can definitely tell there is a difference in material, but that's where my knowledge ends haha

  • @GeorgeButcherprofile
    @GeorgeButcherprofile Před 4 lety +1

    Great vieo, it looks like the Fjallraven buckle has too much internal stress from the molding. They might be the same material, but if it is overcooked when it's molded it'll crack rather than bend when you apply the high force.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your input. These videos as well as your comments are definitely meant to help people form their own opinions. I appreciate it.

  • @madisonbrown9978
    @madisonbrown9978 Před 4 lety +3

    “I ending up burning way more of this I don’t know why” 😂 we all love to watch stuff burn

  • @rougesunset
    @rougesunset Před 4 lety

    I feel like the harder more brittle plastic might be better at withstanding the repetitive action that the buckle is meant to perform (sliding the straps to adjust). The more pliable plastic seems like it could deform and loosen and not hold the strap in place over time.

  • @miguelb4881
    @miguelb4881 Před 4 lety

    I would love to see a Nike Air Jordan 1 teardown after the Converse Chuck Taylor!

  • @RMNielsify
    @RMNielsify Před 2 lety

    I love your kitty, My brain shortcircuits when the kitty is on the screen. So cute.

  • @iftimevasile4648
    @iftimevasile4648 Před 4 lety

    Herschel Pop Quiz durability test - it would be a great idea for a future video.

  • @Nordic_Sky
    @Nordic_Sky Před rokem

    I'm amazed Fjällräven Kånken is so popular. It's basically a Nordic REI with smart marketing behind it. It was an old, dusty brand until reinvented for the younger set, kind of like Jagermeister. They make all kinds of stuff, but the backpacks have really caught on.

  • @JanessaMUA
    @JanessaMUA Před 4 lety

    Love your videos!

  • @deth2allbutmetal74
    @deth2allbutmetal74 Před 3 lety

    The Fjall Raven has a bar of wax the sell on their site for waterproofing their bags. Is Toaster a Cornish Rex? Loved the video but ❤ kitty.

  • @CDS.2693
    @CDS.2693 Před 2 lety +1

    The plastic piece on the more expensive bag isnt as “tough” but it’s a lot more ridged(stable) so it’s probably better for a buckle material, in my opinion at least. A metal buckle probably would’ve been better than plastic.

  • @akmalrmli
    @akmalrmli Před 4 lety

    Lovin your content dudeee! But If youre doing vans/converse, try to do the skate pro version. Might have some differences with the normal ones.

  • @fanzbeans
    @fanzbeans Před 2 lety

    I wonder if the fancy Forest buckle would be less hard wearing over time though. It looks like it could be the type of plastic the gets very hard and brittle over time and would break more easily than the fjallraven under more typical conditions

  • @thebroccoliindustry4626

    Could you test out Are backpacks or other backpacks promoted by CZcamsrs?

  • @badasazninvasion
    @badasazninvasion Před 4 lety +8

    "i read it on the internet so it's probably true" HAHAHAHA

  • @TraceyAllen
    @TraceyAllen Před 4 lety +2

    I live in Minnesota, it gets cold here. I'd like to see how it holds up when really cold like 0°F or colder.

    • @Alberquex
      @Alberquex Před 4 lety +1

      They will hold up just as well as in warmer temperatures! My kanken is from the 80's and I live in northen Sweden and we can during winters get temperatures down to -22°F (-30°C) and it's still holding up! The problem would rather be direct sunlight which deteriorates synthetics as nylon.

  • @SeabassFishbrains
    @SeabassFishbrains Před 4 lety +1

    Great video and wonderful appearances from the almighty Toaster boy! Have you considered taring apart some Palladium boots in the future? Palladiums are kind of like the Dr. Martens of San Francisco: meaning, all the cool people who like quality, comfortable and practical boots are wearing them.
    I personally swear by them because I walk around 10 miles per day in them and I have a pair that are 3 years old and the rubber soles still look brand new, the canvas has some mud stains but no damage whatsoever. I kill all other soles (docs included) to the point where there are full on holes in the bottoms and the heels no longer exist in 6 months flat but my Palladiums just don't quit or degrade for anything. Plus, they're the most comfortable and supportive shoes I've ever owned (my arthritic knees even feel better when I'm wearing them) and they're perfect right out of the box, no need to break them in. I wear the men's/unisex baggy canvas model and I'm considering saving up for the same model in leather.

  • @TweetyTwT
    @TweetyTwT Před rokem +1

    I already did buy my Kånken rainbow coloured backpack but I don't regret it because Fjällräven 1. support and donates money to the Arctic Fox Initiative which protects the endangered arctic fox, 2. they care about animal wellfare, for example their trackable down doesn't come from live plucked birds plus it's a byproduct that originally would go to waste, 3. they purposely design their products so they are easy to repair, they do want their products to last long.
    I used to not think much about quality and sustainability, but as I matured into adulthood I realized how important it is to consider WHAT we buy and from WHERE, so I think in the future I personally would like to buy more from companies like Fjällräven :) This is just my opinion
    Thanks for your video!

  • @chinzeeyuen1628
    @chinzeeyuen1628 Před 4 lety

    Peak design backpack material test!

  • @cliffp.8396
    @cliffp.8396 Před 2 lety +1

    The organic cat scan is always correct. LOL

  • @sharpshooter012345
    @sharpshooter012345 Před 4 lety

    Your cat picked the real bag. That was awesome.

  • @MsCdngrrl
    @MsCdngrrl Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos and I love toaster and I love his harness. Your videos are a triple threat!!!!

  • @privatetwot9490
    @privatetwot9490 Před 4 lety

    You should do what’s inside cdg converse that will be a good video !!!!

  • @cyphre
    @cyphre Před 4 lety

    Seam test would've been more appropriate. Actual construction is defintiely a more defining factor of a bag, although I suppose it isn't as noticeable an issue with shoes as you have done previously. Bags of this nature always hold varying weights of various shapes and sizes that stress the seams more than the material.

  • @ewafredriksson5826
    @ewafredriksson5826 Před 2 lety

    Have to of the same kind of cat that you have. Beautiful ❤️

  • @ecalzo
    @ecalzo Před 4 lety

    HEy Rose Anvil.. i've got a backpack from Eastpack.. they claim all their backpack are life time guarantee.. but i got my backpack wear out very badly.. after washing it into the washing machine at low temperature and without beating it up .. it ended in losing all the internal coating that prevent the stuff on the inside from getting wet.. Do you think it will be covered by the customer care program? thank you in advance ..

  • @DezaRay24
    @DezaRay24 Před 4 lety

    I've never seen that knockoff before, but there have been tons of knockoffs that actually look exactly like the Kanken backpacks!

  • @taiohigreque6002
    @taiohigreque6002 Před 4 lety +37

    Funny how the original Fjällräven logo is just printed where the knock-off logo is actually embroidered and looks neat (still I can figure out what it is supposed to represent and the name sounds silly...).

    • @Monkeyshaman
      @Monkeyshaman Před 4 lety +2

      While 'fjarlraven kankan' makes perfect sense outside of Sweden.

    • @Skulldolphins
      @Skulldolphins Před 4 lety +5

      i mean the name is kinda weird even in swedish "mountain fox the carry"

    • @Monkeyshaman
      @Monkeyshaman Před 4 lety +5

      Matias Maass it's slang, like having a thing of water. A closer approximation might be 'polar fox hauler' (the vagaries of which pole we're even talking about would probably test well) It's weird seeing gross 80s lidl shit preschool teachers barely used for storing found leaves on day trips elevated to the level of a used fair condition maxpedition.

    • @Skulldolphins
      @Skulldolphins Před 4 lety +1

      I feel ashamed, I've lived in sweden all my life yet I can barely speak the language lmao

    • @Monkeyshaman
      @Monkeyshaman Před 4 lety +1

      @@Skulldolphins I think it's more of a taxonomy than linguistic thing. 🤷‍♂️ The bags are sold more on the back of being about the whitest piece of webbing on the market without going full waffen, arctic fox hauler would specify you're in the 'good' hemisphere.

  • @_Yep_Yep_
    @_Yep_Yep_ Před 3 lety +1

    Interesting material so much that i watched this plus the other one on vinylon. Id be curious to see you wreck more backpacks and luggage btw. I know boots and shoes is more your thing...but i plunked down 250 bucks for an Everki Titan to get me through school and I know i cant be unique. Id bet a s-ton of folks want to know what lasts long and looks okay. To circle back, id also be curious to see vinylon clothes and if they are Carhart level indestructible or if the fabric just doesnt lend itself to be worn on the body? Anyways, i think you may have found a deep rabbit hole to explore that brings a lot more viewers here for more than just cutting up boots and shoes.

  • @bas.artistry
    @bas.artistry Před 4 lety

    Another great comparison. Toaster vs Fjall Raven fox logo 😂

  • @camhopsmith8012
    @camhopsmith8012 Před 4 lety +3

    I bought the fancy forest by accident but I was surprised to find out that it’s holding up pretty well and it was much better for my bank balance. between the two I’d go for the cheaper i mean it’s just a brand at the end of the day but if your rich enough to spend over a hundred for pretty much the same thing as a thirty quid one go ahead but I’m good.

    • @namelessbard2124
      @namelessbard2124 Před rokem

      Same but I didn’t buy it by accident, I bought it intentionally. I‘d really love to own a real Kanken bag very much and I kinda feel bad about buying an imitation, but this is what I can afford for now. It’s been a year and a half and I use it for both uni and outdoor and I don’t regret buying it, because by doing so I could actually start using a bag with the design I fell in love with instead of just waiting for the time in the future where I could potentially buy the real thing. I’ll buy the real thing when that time comes 🤷

  • @SiMahDan
    @SiMahDan Před 4 lety

    One could buy 3-4 packs for the same price. Shopping on Amazon, there are many choices. Some charge extra for padded shoulder straps😤.

  • @kyuubinokitsune4270
    @kyuubinokitsune4270 Před 3 lety

    Fjällraven also make mountain backpack. I have one. Maybe in this case it's better to choose for quality? 🤔