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."

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.