Fjallraven Raven 28 Backpack 050 - Basalt

This rucksack in the orange has been a real disappointment.After just over a year of very little use and being well cared for its totally faded looks really scruffy and the stitching is breaking.Maybe i just got a dude one. I tried to seek amendment but the guarantee does not apparently apply to color loss or poor construction.Also The design of this pack is just to complex and heavy for its size.I find it uncomfortable even with a light load .After more than 25 years owning many G1000 fjällräven products which i have been very pleased with this pack is a total disappointment .

Amazing backpack!

I can't say how much I LOVE this backpack! The clean look on the outside and super functional pockets with lots of space but it doesn't feel huge and even when it isn't full everything just seems to fit well. The laptop pocket is large and very well padded so I feel super secure hauling my precious computer around all day every day. I saw one complaint that it falls over when you stand it up...yes, this is true, but I just turn it around to lean it forward against my chair or the wall. No biggie. Seriously I would buy this again and again.

Best compagnie, best backpach

We just love fjallraven and this backpack is just perfect for my teen. Lot of room, different size pockets but not too many. The dark blue colour is also very pleasant. Recommend!

Fantastic daypack

Only complaint is the water bottle pockets. I wish they were stretchy. So far has been the best day pack I've ever used. The admin compartments are great and the g1000 material holds up for years.

Great Work Laptop Backpack

I have other Fjallraven packs for hiking and camping and they are great. But I needed a pack for the day job. My laptop is 16”x10.25” and too big for my previous day pack. It fits perfectly in the Raven 28. There is plenty of space for other gear and/or clothing. I use the side pockets to hold a water bottle and umbrella. That does not take a lot of space away from the interior, but it does cut into it a bit. I have a stuffed Peak Design Tech Pouch and it gets lost in the bottom of the Raven 28. I waxed the pack for added protection and it kept my things dry in a heavy rain. The only downside that I found is that it tends to lean forward if it isn’t fully stuffed. But I just lean it up against a desk or wall on those days.

Great except for one small detail...

I really love everything about this pack except for the fact that it won't sit up no matter how full it is. There is a section designed for a laptop with a pocket on each side, which is fantastic for papers and documents. The middle section expands so that it holds a lot more than you would expect, and has an interior zippered mesh pocket. The third section also has two mesh pockets (the top one has a small clip to attach a key or similar item, and another mesh pockets below that one) plus three vertical pockets that are perfect for pens, and similar items. There is also a small felt pocket for sunglasses or other items that need gentle treatment. There is yet another small exterior zippered pocket, and pockets on each side for water bottle or similar items. It is ... MoreI really love everything about this pack except for the fact that it won't sit up no matter how full it is. There is a section designed for a laptop with a pocket on each side, which is fantastic for papers and documents. The middle section expands so that it holds a lot more than you would expect, and has an interior zippered mesh pocket. The third section also has two mesh pockets (the top one has a small clip to attach a key or similar item, and another mesh pockets below that one) plus three vertical pockets that are perfect for pens, and similar items. There is also a small felt pocket for sunglasses or other items that need gentle treatment. There is yet another small exterior zippered pocket, and pockets on each side for water bottle or similar items. It is comfortable to wear, and has a leather handle at the top. I bought this backpack to use for work, but also ad a carry on when I fly. It will work great as a carry on because it will lay flat under the seat in front of me, and can hold lots of stuff (electronics, charging cords, meds, etc). But when I arrive at work and take it off, I have to find something to lean it against which usually means putting it on the floor because pulling items out and putting items in is a lot easier when you can find a way to keep it upright.

Lives uo to the reviews

I was actually worried it would be too big, it's the PERFECT size. I was worried I wouldn't like it because my last back pack had sternum straps and this one didn't, I sits perfect without. I was worried about the shoulder straps pinching the pack of my neck, it only might do thatdoes that if you where to where it really high on the back, that's not the way it's meant to sit and it does not. The compartments, the durable material and the colour grey I just love. It doesn't have useless straps hanging everywhere It's clean, compact and looks amazing. All around, this actually the best everyday backpack I've ever owned and I'm the guy who always wheres a backpack. If that's you, look know further. Highly recommend

Perfect travel backpack

I was considering the Raven 20 and 28. The 20 felt too small, useful more as a small daypack. The 28 was perfect as a daily driver backpack, and for travel as a personal item. The separate laptop compartment is nice, and the main compartment is spacious. I was concerned that it would feel too big as I prefer smaller backpacks, but the 28 manages to feel compact without sacrificing space.