r/Kankens

It’s been a while that I’ve owned a kanken. But I miss a backpack that’s lightweight and small but spacious. Inspired by different posts, I’ve bought a cheap one from vinted for 10€. While it was in decent shape, the bottom, back and strap attachments were a bit worn.
So using the fabric of a freebie bag, I reinforced them. While I was at it, I added a keystrap in the front pocket and a slippocket on the inside. I’ve also DIY a seatpad from packing material, because the original pad was missing.
Don’t mind the loose thread, I was over it half way through. Sore hands aside, I’m quite happy with the results.

Basically title. I have not been even using the Kanken too much nor have I stuffed it into a washing machine. I don’t want to damage it even further. It’s the classic one, Fog, no filter.

The fox buttons were straight but the amount of fluff from the leather (photo 1) is making me question if this bag is legit, or it’s just bad QC?

It’s a Kanken no. 2 laptop 15inch, bought from an online store.

Or maybe it’s normal and it’s just me?

Hello there,

I bought a Kanken backpack from a thrift store. The backpack looks genuine, but I've never seen these shoulder straps before. Are they fake or just an old model? The studs on them look real.

This is on a reselling app and they have had several for sale back to back. The inside looks a little “off” to me, but I’m not as seasoned as some to be able to tell. These are the only photos of the front, back and inside.