What is the Kajka 55?
It's an advanced trekking backpack that prioritises carrying comfort to take the pain out of heavy loads, allowing you to focus on enjoying every step of your adventure. This new updated version of the Kajka features improved repairability, a new lighter-weight practical design and increased recycled content whilst retaining the same exceptional levels of durability and comfort. Created without using PFCs, with a reduced environmental impact, this sturdy, iconic trekking pack is built to last a lifetime.
What is it made from?
The Kajka 55 is made from a combination of Fjallraven's iconic Vinylon F fabric, recycled 500D nylon and a smooth 210D recycled nylon lining.
Outer: The main material used to create this pack is Vinylon F, renowned for its use on the classic Kanken backpacks. Being a proven Fjallraven favourite, this highly durable material is guaranteed to last you for years to come, being able to resist regular wear and abrasion well. It's easy to take care of, so you can give it a good wash when it's looking a little tired to freshen it up.
Extremely durable 500D recycled nylon is used throughout the bag to reinforce high-wear areas, helping it to withstand a lifetime of scrapes, bashes and abrasion. Being recycled, it has a reduced environmental footprint while still being just as durable and long-lasting.
Lining: Fjallraven has lined the bag with smooth recycled polyamide (nylon), which is robust enough to withstand years of scrapes and abrasion from your kit being loaded inside. Being smooth, it also reassures you that the pack won't scratch fragile items such as sunglasses or mobile phones when you're on the move.
What backsystem does it use?
The Kajka’s well-ventilated carrying system has great lumbar support and uses a unique wooden frame construction crafted from FSC-certified birch. This innovative frame helps to give the pack structure and relieve back pain from carrying heavy loads. It also has a 90% lower carbon footprint than its aluminium predecessor used in the original Kajka.
The backsystem is fully adjustable, allowing you to adapt it to your height and back length for optimum support. Ergonomic shoulder straps and a supportive hip belt enhance the overall performance and comfort of the carry system, helping it to keep stable and prevent it from setting you off balance or weighing you down too unnecessarily.
The updated hip belt is more adjustable than the previous version. It features velcro adjustments to dial in the perfect fit, optimising the pack's cushioning for an even higher degree of comfort to various body shapes.
What are its features?
The Kajka is jam-packed, full of features, so let's start at the top. The Kajka's floating top lid can be removed and either attached to the backpack's chest strap as a front pouch or worn as a hip pack. It's ideal for keeping a close eye on your valuables or days when you only need a small pack for excursions or shorter hikes. The lid features a bungy cord on the top for additional storage of on/off items like a beanie, gloves or waterproof jacket.
The main top-loading compartment features a snow lock to help keep water and snow well away from your belongings. The main compartment has a full front zipper opening, which gives you an excellent overview of your pack's contents, minimising time spent trying to find something buried at the bottom. This spacious main compartment can easily be divided, allowing you to store your sleeping bag at the bottom of your pack.
For storage, there are two roomy bottle pockets that are angled for ease of use and two large side pockets. The side pockets open all the way around so they can easily be accessed from both the front and back of the pack. Practical zippered pockets in the top lid and hip belt provide storage for quick-access items such as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and plenty of trail snacks. There is also the option of attaching a Kajka Side Pocket (sold separately) to the front of the pack should you require even more storage.
Side compression straps cinch in dead space and help prevent contents inside from wobbling around as you move. Two of these straps sit conveniently over the large side pockets to reduce excess space inside.
Pole attachments on the front straps allow you to secure trekking poles and ice axes, which can easily be removed should you wish. For added hill safety, there is an integrated whistle on the chest strap, just in case.
And finally, there's a handy rain cover included to protect your belongings from getting wet when the heavens open. The rain cover features reflective details to help improve your visibility in low light.
Features
- Durable, comfortable trekking backpack designed to carry heavy loads, now with an all-new, lighter design
- Made from Vinylon, recycled 500D nylon and lining in 210D nylon
- Unique wooden frame construction made from FSC-certified birch
- Supportive, more adjustable hipbelt and ergonomic shoulder straps
- Perfect Fit Adjustment System that is easy to adapt to fit the user's back length and shoulder width
- Hydration system compatible
- Improved repairability
- Lining and reinforcements are now made from recycled materials
- Fully zippered front opening that gives the user a great overview of contents
- Angled bottle pockets that are easily accessed
- Removable pole/axe attachments on the front straps
- Practical zippered pockets in the top lid and hip belt
- Top lid can be removed and attached to the chest strap or worn as a hip pack
- Kajka Side Pocket can be attached to the front of the pack (an accessory)
- Two compression straps on each side
- Rain cover included