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Savotta Jääkäri M backpack
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Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Side pocket and straps allow you to carry long items as well.
Side pocket and straps allow you to carry long items as well.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Zippered pocket in the lid and a quick-access side.
Zippered pocket in the lid and a quick-access side.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Passage for hydration tubes.
Passage for hydration tubes.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Hydration bladder hanging loop.
Hydration bladder hanging loop.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Loop base for name tag, morale patch or flag.
Loop base for name tag, morale patch or flag.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. The top allows for overpacking and closes securely.
The top allows for overpacking and closes securely.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Fully adjustable top for overpacking and compression.
Fully adjustable top for overpacking and compression.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Utility strap attachment points in the bottom. The integrated straps can also be used to tie down stuff.
Utility strap attachment points in the bottom. The integrated straps can also be used to tie down stuff.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. The simple back panel is easy to slide in or remove.
The simple back panel is easy to slide in or remove.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Green Jääkäri L and black Jääkäri M with a 6 liter side pouch.
Green Jääkäri L and black Jääkäri M with a 6 liter side pouch.
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Savotta Jääkäri M backpack

Price 199.99 - 214.99 USD excluding sales tax

Based on the Light Border Patrol Pack, the Jääkäri M is a natural heir to the throne, an updated modern day pack, a sturdy one that carries even a few days' worth of supplies comfortably.

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Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Side pocket and straps allow you to carry long items as well.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Zippered pocket in the lid and a quick-access side.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Passage for hydration tubes.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Hydration bladder hanging loop.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Loop base for name tag, morale patch or flag.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. The top allows for overpacking and closes securely.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Fully adjustable top for overpacking and compression.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Utility strap attachment points in the bottom. The integrated straps can also be used to tie down stuff.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. The simple back panel is easy to slide in or remove.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack.
Savotta Jääkäri M backpack. Green Jääkäri L and black Jääkäri M with a 6 liter side pouch.

Based on the Light Border Patrol Pack, the Jääkäri M is a natural heir to the throne, an updated modern day pack, a sturdy one that carries even a few days' worth of supplies comfortably.

For a long time we preached that the "Light Border Patrol" pack was the best Finnish military pack ever. Well, not anymore: the Jääkäri M pack claimed that prize! Versatile and incredibly tough, a proper quality pack for demanding use.

Jääkäri is Finnish for Jaeger, a traditional Prussian name for fighting infantrymen and a title still proudly used in the Finnish military.

Width25 cm9.8"
Height52 cm20.5"
Depth17 cm6.7"
Volume30 liters1831 cu in
Weight1750 g3.85 lbs

A light border patrol pack evolved

The "Jääkäri M" is based on Savotta's famous "Kevyt Rajapartio" (Light Border Patrol, a daypack developed in the late '90s for our border troops), but it's a step up the evolutionary ladder. The starting point is still the same: a narrow, medium-sized pack that doesn't interfere with movement in tight spaces or heavy woodlands.

The main changes include the swapping of all old metal buckles for quality ITW Nexus Delrin plastic buckles, the addition of PALS webbing to all sides of the back, and deleting ye olde thermos flask holder for a modern hydration bladder pouch. On top of that, the updated lid and strap construction make overpacking and compression far better than before. The result is a high-quality modern daypack that performs equally well in daily urban use or 24-48h or longer hikes and missions.

Features

The large main compartment is covered by a tightly shaped lid and a waterproof drawcord collar. The main compartment is also accessible from the side through a long zipper, making pulling out those little trinkets quickly so much easier! The zipper has two pullers so that you can open it from any point, bottom, middle or top.

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, against the back, is a hydration bladder pouch. It fits a Source WLPS bladder perfectly. You can run the hydration tube or antenna through either side of the top.

Compression and external carrying capacity

Both sides have open pockets on the bottom for securing axe handles, poles, etc. These also work for small canteens and flasks; simply secure the bottle's neck with the compression strap. Side compression straps with quick side release buckles compress the pack to a neat package when half full. These could also be used to strap an extra kit to the outside of the pack.

On the bottom, there are attachment points for utility straps, which is an excellent place to lash a sleeping mat or bag too. There are also two webbing loops for securing long shovel, pick, or axe handles to the back. The straps that close the top lid also run around the bottom of the pack, and this helps compress the pack from all sides while taking some of the strain off from the (incredibly tough 1000D Cordura) fabric.

Carrying system

Very comfortable, firmly padded back. The straight lines and "boring" rectangular pillows might not look sexy, but they perform very well. The anatomically designed shoulder straps have attachment loops for gear such as hydration tubes alongside a removable sternum strap.

Hip belt is simple yet very functional, with a side-release buckle. The belt has attachment points for small gear and can be stuffed behind the back padding when not in use.

The bag also features a carrying handle and a removable back support plate within its own compartment. These are no Matty Mattel craptastic plastic; the same plates have been used on the "Kevyt Rajapartio" pack for decades without a problem.

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.

Warranty

The product has a 5-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.

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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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Four and a half stars
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26.05.2016 Verified purchase
Four and a half stars
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27.05.2016 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Muuten aikalailla täydellinen, mutta etuosan molle-kujaston alta iloisesti juoksentelevat kiinnityshihnat aiheuttavat ongelmia isompien taskujen kiinnityksen kannalta.
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Five stars
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29.05.2016 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Buy it. Really, I don't have time to say all the wonders of this backpack. Small and big. Easy to pack. Waterproof, comfortable, beautiful , tough.... Buy it. If you are just thinking about it, buy it.
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Four stars
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30.05.2016 Verified purchase
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11.06.2016 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Ostin keväällä, hinta oli hieman suolainen. Kotona tutkimisen ja arjessa hutkimisen jälkeen tullut siihen tulokseen että ei menny pennoset hukkaan. Tämä reppu varmasti tulee maksamaan itsensä takaisin moneen kertaan.
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26.12.2016 ⚠ Unverified purchase
- ostin muualta ja sain 159e:oon mustana, nyt voin sävy sävyyn kiinnittää mustat mil-tecin varustetaskut:) kiinni
- ei tuo hullummalta näytä oliivin värisilläkin lisävarusteilla (niitä löytyy itse tehtyinä)
- koko hämää, kyllä siihen saa tavaraa mahtumaan, kun hieman viitsii nähdä vaivaa
- nuo lukuisat molle-kujastot lisäävät vielä tavara-tilaa mukavasti
- onnistunut muotoilu!
- suosittelen, mitä lämpimimmin
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Five stars
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13.01.2017 ⚠ Unverified purchase
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23.02.2017 Verified purchase
Erittäin jämäkkä ja hyvän tuntuinen selkään, tämme mahtuu myös Maakuntakomppanian tavarat nätisti sisälle. Tai no voihan vähän kiinnitellä ulkopuolellekin. Paras reppu mitä on tullut hankittua.
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23.05.2017 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Parasta mitä olen toistaiseksi selässäni kantanut. Eukot mukaan lukien.
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paul h. 27.02.2020
I've had this rucksack for almost a year now. The build quality is exceptional. I have owned other good quality rucksacks, like karrimor, they are good, this rucksack is tougher than anything else I've owned. Also, it is comfortable. I've been "rucking" with my Jaakari M, read walking around with heavy weights in it for no other purpose but exercise. I have used 60 lbs (27Kgs) of metal weights, wrapped in a wool blanket. The small rucksack has no problem with the weight the straps can get the load tight and It is also pretty comfortable. Which is surprising.

A great purchase, would recommend to anyone.
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Taylor F. 17.01.2023
After trying to use this for 6 months I had to stop. I couldn't deal with the off center molle straps on the front where one side is underside and the other can't fit a shock cord thru. This was a major disappointment for me. Make sure you don't need the total shown molle area in the photos.
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Jesse K. 05.10.2023
Is there any plan to offer this in Multicam or OCP?
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