Raven 28 Backpack - Black

Something about this bag just hits right. Usually nostalgia colors your perception and you can't really get the same feeling, but as soon as I opened the box, this bag made me feel like I had found my old favorite backpack again even though it doesn't look the same. Whoever designed this loved their backpack in school and made this for other people who also loved theirs. Now that I'm an adult and I can buy whatever I want, it's weird how good this bag feels. I would buy this again in a heartbeat, rather than one of the million black shiny sleek modern rolled up trash bag things people carry these days. The inside feels sturdy and satisfying with all the hidden pockets and sleeves and nylon, but the outside has this perfect old school canvas that I can't wait to still love in 10 or 15 years once I drop it and spill stuff on it a few hundred times. Right out of the box it already looks relaxed and holds a ton of stuff while not being huge. Zippers are easy to manage with nice pull tabs, straps are padded and squishy, and the bag space is bottomless even though it appears average size. I'm carrying a 15" laptop, large over-ear headphones, 3 power cables, notebook, pens, 2 large calculators, deodorant, cologne, medication, tylenol, sunglasses, and a paperback novel. Not a single pocket is full, I could add plenty more if I had to. This bag feels so good Im looking at Fjallraven jackets and hats now too. Nobody paid me for this review, I spent 120 bucks on it and Im happy about it.

I love this bag. Ordered it for an extended trip to the Philippines where it was subjected to heat, salt water, and rain. Kept my stuff protected from the elements. Perfect size as a day bag, and carry on. Lots of useful places to store all your travel stuff with peace of mind. Loved the color, and it was comfortable, always. I know its going to last me a lifetime.

This is sturdy and tough, with lots of pockets and compartments to stay organized. I paired this backpack with a set of zippered canvas pouches to further organize the large compartments, and I'm very happy with it. I routinely carry both an iPad pro and a laptop, and this holds both easily. If you get the black, done expect perfect jet black for long - this picks up dust and fuzzies and shows its wear over time. I don't mind my tools showing some wear, but if you're a neat and tidy, prim and proper type who wants perfect clean black always, this is not for you. No points against, as I don't think that's the goal. Zippers feel durable and function easily without undoing themselves. I'm a big guy, 6'1" and 275, and this is very comfortable to wear, although my wife says it looks slightly small on me. I don't really care how it looks, as I'm a function first kind of guy.

This has been an excellent work backpack for nearly a year for me. It's very durable, has lots of pockets, and the zippers are all going strong. If I bike to work it's still comfortable and doesn't cause any chafing, and I don't typically get massive sweat spots wearing it. It comfortably fits under the seat in front of me on an airplane. It fits my fairly large work backpack easily. Highly highly recommend.

This backpack rules. It has so many pockets and is super spacious without being too huge. Great quality

This is a great laptop backpack with just one exception - the bag will not stay upright easily, even if it’s against a wall or chair. Plenty of pockets, easy to access and really comfortable to wear through the airport and on other trips. Love the color as well and the zipper mesh pockets and separate sleeves are great for keys, laptop and iPhone chargers and cables and any other travel accessories. It’s even large enough for an overnight. Would be 5 stars if Fjallraven had leveled out the bottom for it to stand upright.

This bag kind of looked small to me but it fit a 16 inch laptop just fine. It is actually pretty roomy. It is high quality and looks great.

I absolutely love this backpack! Amazing capacity but still small enough to not feel like a backpacker! Great for work and travel. The color is amazing too!