Waterproof daypack for city cycles and weekend hikes
Most daypacks use the cautious term, 'water-resistant' meaning that they're decent in light rain but they won't keep your stuff dry in a downpour. The thing is, sometimes you need to keep your stuff dry in a downpour, especially if you're cycling to work with two grand's worth of MacBook Pro in your bag. The Ulv 30-litre roll-top from Fjllrven uses their fully waterproof Bergshell fabric, with taped internal seams and a leakproof rolltop closure that can be secured in a couple of different ways. Versatile for work or weekend use, it's a pack that really comes into its own on the commute, with a padded laptop sleeve and a comfortable harness. A sternum strap and detachable waistbelt keep it from shifting around when you're in the saddle, plus there's a loop for a bike light.
- Versatile waterproof daypack with roll-top closure
- Made from Fjllrvens waterproof Bergshell fabric in 100% recycled polyamide with flat ripstop construction
- Internal taped lining in 100% recycled polyamide
- Flexible roll-top closure buckles can be secured at the top or down along the sides
- Main compartment with a zipped mesh compartment and padded 15" laptop sleeve
- Small zipped quick-access side pocket (not waterproof
- Attachment loop for bike lamp at the front
- Comfortable back panel and shoulder straps with ventilating airmesh
- Chest strap and detachable hip strap
- Light-coloured inside makes finding gear easier
- 30L volume
- Not submersible
Number of Pockets 7 Pockets Inner mesh pocket(s), Inside compartment, Open side pocket(s), Zippered inside pocket(s), Zippered outside pocket(s) Chest Strap Yes Hip Belt Yes Detachable Hip Belt Yes Dimensions 51 x 28 x 26 cm Volume 30 L Laptop Size 15" Laptop Dimensions 43 x 28 cm Weight 900 g - Coating -PFAS-Free
- Sustainability through longevity:2 year warranty withFjllrven
When it comes to iconic Swedish exports, Fjllrven is right up there with IKEA and Volvo.* The Arctic Fox has been in the outdoor gear game since the 60s, but the story really dates back to 1950, when founder ke Nordin then 14 years old took his mums treadle sewing machine down to the cellar and cobbled together his first rucksack.
Some of Fjllrvens products are instantly recognisable, including the Knken backpack originally designed for Swedish schoolkids in the 1970s and their famous Greenland jacket, first released in 1968. But they also have a knack for combining vintage looks with modern materials and refinements. Products in their Vardag line, for example, were inspired by a deep dive into the brands old catalogues and feature the brands 70s logo instead of the modern one.
Quintessentially Scandi, Fjllrven kit is built tough and dependable for people who live, work and play in the outdoors, day-in, day-out. Youre as likely to see their popular Keb trousers on gamekeepers and foresters as you are on hikers and bushcrafters.
But this is a brand that does more than just gear. ke Nordin was all about the shared experience of the outdoors, and since 2005, thousands of people every year have taken part in their Fjllrven Classic treks which now operate in seven different countries from Sweden to Korea, including the UK.
*Our senior buyer says we need to mention Saab here too.
