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Savotta Jääkäri L rucksack
The Jääkäri L is a large, multi-day pack designed as an update to the old 1980s Finnish Border Guard patrol pack. A very versatile, relatively simple, and bombproof military-grade pack. The generous amount of PALS webbing allows for a wide array of different extra pouches to be attached, depending on your personal needs. This pack was formerly known as "Rajajääkäri."
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The Jääkäri L is a large, multi-day pack designed as an update to the old 1980s Finnish Border Guard patrol pack. A very versatile, relatively simple, and bombproof military-grade pack. The generous amount of PALS webbing allows for a wide array of different extra pouches to be attached, depending on your personal needs. This pack was formerly known as "Rajajääkäri."
| Width | 31 cm | 12.2" |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 65 cm | 25.6" |
| Depth | 22 cm | 8.7" |
| Volume | 55 liters | 3356 cu in |
| Weight | 2380 g | 5.24 lbs |
Features
The main compartment of the Jääkäri L rucksack has been designed to be slim but still spacious enough for a multi-day hike. The top of the bag is closed with a waterproof rolltop method that enables freely adjustable overpacking. The rolltop is locked with a 25 mm / 1" side-release buckle and is covered by a floating lid, which hugs the top of the backpack and is secured with straps.
The removable lid extends about 15 cm / 6" for overpacking purposes and increases the total volume by the displacement of a medium-sized muscle car engine. Furthermore, there is a very spacious zippered pocket for valuables inside.
Inside the bag is a divider that can be closed to split the bag into two sections. The top section includes a pocket against the back that holds the aluminum support frame. Above the pocket, there's a hanging loop for holding items, such as a hydration bladder. The top of the bag features an exit for a bladder hose, cable, or antenna. The contents of the bottom section of the bag are quickly accessible via a separate zip. The zip includes two pullers with strings so that the bottom section can be opened at the chosen point, even while wearing gloves.
Compression and external carrying capacity
The many details and extensive MOLLE webbing make the rucksack a truly modular and versatile tool. Due to its slim shape, the rucksack is ideal for skiing and hiking in demanding terrain where being able to keep your hands free and available for use is a must.
With the four compression straps on the sides of the Jääkäri rucksack, the bag can be compactly tightened even if it is not full. The compression straps are equipped with quick-release fasteners, and their ample dimensioning enables their use for attaching long items on the sides of the rucksack.
Carrying system
Jääkäri L is not your average anatomical rucksack but a tool designed for a demanding user that will not fail you when the going gets tough. The sturdiness of the original Border Patrol rucksack has received so much praise that Savotta decided not to change the support structure. The bag and carrying system, however, underwent such a drastic modification that it is difficult to recognize the forefather of Jääkäri L.
Due to the strong internal aluminum frame and completely renewed shoulder straps and hip belt, Jääkäri is sturdy to carry. The support frame holds the pack firmly in shape and distributes the burden anatomically to your hips so that your back and shoulders are not overstrained even with a large load. With the compression straps of the bag, even a pack that is not full can be tightened so that it sits firmly and does not jiggle around.
The comfortable hip-belt has an adjustment range of 70–140 cm (27.6"–55"). The length is the user's hip circumference with clothes on. Savotta has made the hip belt a bit smaller to ensure that the rucksack is comfortable for a wider range of users.
Materials
The fabric is the same PUR coated waterproof and extremely tough MILSPEC 1000D Cordura used to make Finnish military M05 gear! Even though the material is waterproof, some water can get in through the stitching if the pack is exposed to rain for extended periods of time. We recommend using a rain cover in rainy weather.
All hardware is military-grade; ITW Nexus buckles and zippers by Kroko of Belgium. The materials, construction, and attention to detail are all top-notch!
All materials (fabric, webbing, buckles, threads...) meet the Mil-Spec NIR reflectance properties as specified by the Finnish Defence Forces. This means you won't be a shining beacon to someone with night-vision goggles, at least not because of this pack.
Frame is made of DUR aluminum.
Warranty
The product has a 5-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
Made by Finn-Savotta Oy
Founded in 1955, Savotta is known for its simplistic and extremely rugged, Nordic designs. For decades, Savotta has been the go-to supplier of outdoor gear and equipment for individual outdoor people as well as various aid groups and defence forces, most notably of course the FDF.
- ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110 Ed D, Facility Security Clearance
- ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental certificate
- NATO CAGE: A444G
Savotta makes a large share of their products, all of their tents, ruck frames, and all non-sewing work in Karstula, Finland, where all of the design and development takes place. Large production runs are distributed to Savotta's second factory in Estonia, which is tooled for sewing only, and Poland. The product label has the exact country of manufacture and the quality is always guaranteed.
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Isaac L. 09.01.2018 Verified purchase
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Martin D. 13.02.2018 Verified purchase
Simple, sturdy and well thought out construction. I can’t see how anything on this pack could break. I’m tired of all that lightweight crap that breaks as soon as you walk through a shrubbery, so this pack looks very promising. I love the feature that you can detach the hipbelt. I can see numerous uses for that. I’ve already used it separately as a Combat/ load carrying belt with pouches attached and the pack without the hipbelt are easier to handle and more useful as a daypack with light loads.
Negative impressions:
Well, nothing major but I would prefer to have the zipper for the compartment in the top-lid on the outside for easier access to the small things you normally store there. Another thing that I find somewhat annoying is that the grab handle flaps forward and starts nagging on the back of my head. No problem when wearing a smock or similar but it could be a pain in warmer conditions. It could probably be fixed with a few centimetres of Velcro.
Uppdate arter more than a year of frequent use.
I bought a few pouches to use with this pack and to the Jääkari M. The pack itself with roll top and all really lack easy access to those things you want to have quickly available during the day. I would say that some pouches are a very useful, almost necessary addition to this pack. There are plenty of room for smaller pouches on the hip belt. That is good. The bad thing about this is if you are very slim it’s not possible to tighten the hip belt enough to make it useful. Another disadvantage with this pack are the limited adjustments of back lengths and widthp. if you are a standard sized male this is no problem but neither my wife or my teenagers at home could make this pack comfortable with heavy loads. So you better make sure it will fit before you buy it.
I still love this pack and wouldn’t change it for anything. It fits me perfectly and it will last forever. But if you value loads of feature and adjustablilities them you might look for something else.
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Pasi K. 17.02.2018 Verified purchase
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Mika K. 26.04.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Andre S. 16.05.2018 Verified purchase
Would i change something? Ney.......
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Jonas K. 21.05.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
It has the same level of comfort as many sporty neon colored bags, but it can take a bit more abuse. It will not rip open if you pass by a bush at looking distance. I have not tried to use it as a chin up rack as in the company's commercial, neither have I passed it over with my car, I leave that to professionals. Have used savottas side pockets, size L. Perfect when you bring a small child who carries no load on his back or worries in his heart. If weather gets colder and food gets less, the pockets can be easily removed and packed, quite light weight material but still sturdy, folds well.
My only problem with this superior product was in deciding whether to buy or not. The price is an issue. You can buy about 2-3 Berghaus backpacks for the price of this one. Actually not a bad choice. I was issued a Berghaus as a conscript 23 years ago, a Berghaus trident, I actually liked that one, but I like my savotta better. As the Americans say " buy once, cry once, a faster way to complacency "
I would buy this product again, I don't think it will be necessary judging by the quality this far, but you never know, thieves are abundant in this crazy world.
All in all I recommend that you buy it.
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Sebastian V. 22.06.2018 Verified purchase
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Elbert R. 08.09.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
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Joonas K. 22.01.2020 ⚠ Unverified purchase
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I understand they are rugged, don't need all those mollies to strap on more expensive pouches that now make the pack bigger and make it much bulkier. I like that they are slim, which is nice for traversing through rough terrain, this is why I would not want to hang a shit load of external pouches to the bag, thus not needing all the molly that the site brags about the bag having. I guess it's better to have them and not need them, than not to have them and need them. Sorry folks, just not worth $368, at best $189 to $250.00.
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I do not have the large rucksack, but I do own Savotta's medium sized ruck. And I can confirm that the packs are plain indeed. One who is looking for a more decked out pack would definitely be better off picking up a cheaper alternative . Although, I will say, I prefer to have all the MOLLE for freedom of customization. There ain't much thick brush in my area, so adding more external pouches isn't a big deal. And if I am going to a location with rougher terrain, I just remove the pouches. Can't do that with a rucksack that has integrated external compartments. As for the cost, it comes from the use of extremely high quality products that are hand sewn in the EU. Cost of labor in the EU is a lot higher than other places such as China. Thus the higher price tag. It's the same reason why all of Sarmä TST's products are equally as pricey. I mean hell, a pair of their combat pants are about 150 doubloons more that any contemporaries (apart from maybe Arktis). The cost of good labor is expensive and if you wanna support sweatshop labor be my guest. It's a free market. In the end though, I guess it just comes down to perspective. Personally I think infinite customization, tough materials, good customer service and ethical labor is worth $368.
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Pack. So there you go. Buy it, and, as the Chinese say ‘ May you live in interesting times.’
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