The Swedish company Fjällräven (translated as "Arctic Fox") is today a legendary manufacturer of backpacks, clothing, and other outdoor equipment. The result of years of brand development is also a series of urban backpacks called High Coast, including this model named Totepack.
This lightweight urban backpack is crafted in a minimalist design that defines all of Scandinavia. And although it may seem modest at first glance, don't be mistaken – it is packed with smart features and accessories that you simply want in an urban backpack. And we must also mention the playful colors typical for the Fjällräven brand.
The practical execution of the backpack is defined by its carrying options. The Fjällräven High Coast Totepack backpack can be worn on your back like a traditional backpack, but also over your shoulder or in your hand like a bag. An advantage is that you can fold the entire backpack into its front pocket when you're not using it.
Although the backpack's seams are not bonded and the zipper is not waterproof (after all, it is still an urban and not a trekking backpack), the main fabric used is waterproof, making the backpack reasonably resistant to rain. Lightly padded shoulder straps make the Fjällräven High Coast Totepack ideal for travel and moving around the city – comfort is guaranteed.
The backpack is equipped with a total of five pockets. The main compartment has a separate pocket for a 15-inch laptop with a padded base and a small zippered pocket. There are also external open side pockets and a front zippered pocket – the very one into which you can pack the entire backpack.
From the past, we know that some clothing and equipment can even harm health with their chemical treatments. This is not the case with the Fjällräven High Coast Totepack backpack, as it does not contain PFAS, which are perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances widely used in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
Fjällräven backpacks are truly sustainable, regardless of size. The polyamide used, for example, is recycled, as is the lining. The manufacturer talks about "sustainability through long life," which should be a standard for quality products regardless of the specific product.
Height / length | 40 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Depth | 14 cm |
Weight | 400 g |
Volume | 23 l |
Material in detail | Bag: Bergshell® – 100% 400D polyamide (nylon) with Ripstop finish 100% recycled 210D polyamide Lining: 100% recycled 210D polyamide |
Dimensions in detail | 15" screen laptop compartment / approximately 35cm × 26cm |
Fixing / transport | 2 adjustable shoulder straps for carrying as a backpack 1 removable, adjustable shoulder strap for carrying the bag over the shoulder 1 solid fabric handle on top formed by 2 straps for carrying by hand |
Other specifications | PFAS free Waterproof / water-resistant (fabric only, not zippers and seams = will not withstand immersion) --- Main compartment fastened with zipper Inside on the back side laptop compartment Above the notebook compartment, a zippered pocket with a key carabiner 2 side pockets with open top entry (1 on each side) In the front, 1 external pocket with a zipper closure, into which the bag can be packed |