Today Luke is reviewing the Savotta Minijääkäri Backpack, straight from Finland!
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Link : https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/savotta-minijaakari-backpack/55400
Price : $108.99
Weight : 1.70lbs
Colors : Black and Green
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Despite the name this is actually a proper sized 20 litre day pack, simple in construction and appearance. A roll-top closure means there are no zippers to fail and rain doesn’t fall into your stuff. All straps, buckles, stitches and so on are tough as nails, so you can really push yourself through anything and the pack will be your trusty companion.
The main compartment is simple with just one zippered pocket on the inside of the flap for valuables, and a kangaroo pouch for a hydration bladder or 13.3″ laptop. The pack has elastic passages for the hose (or headphone cord) on both sides at the top. Anything else you want to pack separately goes easily on the outside thanks to the PALS webbing: even the carrying straps have PALS for pouches you want to keep really easily accessible, or just for a sternum strap.
When you’re not carrying a full load the flap folds down to a compact size, and side compression straps reduce the bulk further. The volume is there when you need it, but barely noticeable on your back when you don’t.
The flap has a 13 x 5 cm velcro base for a name patch or morale stuff.
Specifications
general
• Height: 45-55 cm (adjustable)
• Volume: 18-22 litres
• Width: 26 cm
• Thickness: 17 cm
• Weight: 775 grams
details
• Valuables stash: 15 x 25 cm
• Kangaroo pouch: 25 x 37 cm
• 1000D polyamide with PUR-coating (Cordura)
• Delrin buckles
• Single PALS slot durability: over 100 kg
• Warranty: 5 years (materials and workmanship)
Care
• Brush off dirt
• Wash by hand with mild detergent
• Talk gently to your backpack on every Sunday
Made by Finn-Savotta Oy
Founded in 1955 Finn-Savotta, or just Savotta, is known for their simplistic and extremely rugged designs. For decades Savotta has been the go-to supplier of hiking gear for the Finnish civilian market and combat gear and tents for the defence forces.
Today Savotta operates two factories, one in Karstula, Finland, where they make all their tents and metal components and one in Estonia where they do about 50% of their sewing.