The Fjällräven Rucksack No. 21 Mini earned a reputation as a durable, stylish and practical choice for younger adventurers, travel days and even the school run. Inspired by Fjällräven’s early backpack designs from the 1960s and 1970s, it was crafted from robust waxed G-1000 HeavyDuty fabric with natural-toned leather detailing, offering a vintage aesthetic with dependable outdoor performance.
During testing on a family trek, the bag handled wind and light rain with ease. Treated with Greenland Wax, it sheds moisture effectively – keeping its contents, from sandwiches to spare layers, dry and ready for use. The interior was thoughtfully designed, with a separate sleeve for a tablet or small laptop, a pocket to keep a flask upright, and enough room for lunch, notebooks and travel essentials. Additional features such as a removable sitting pad, secure zipped pocket for valuables, and padded leather straps with an adjustable chest strap made it comfortable even on longer days out.
The Rucksack No. 21 Mini was part of a wider family of vintage-inspired Fjällräven backpacks available in multiple sizes and colours, from bold Red and Ochre to Navy, Black, Green and Lake Blue. It was well-loved by families as a way to encourage kids to spend more time outdoors and less time on screens.
Availability update
The Fjällräven Rucksack No. 21 Mini has now been discontinued. While it is no longer available new, similar durability, style, and functionality can be found in current Fjällräven backpack models such as the Kånken series and the High Coast backpack range, which continue to offer versatile storage, weather resistance and a Scandinavian design heritage.
