Great pack. My only criticism is that I wish there was an option to extend the top straps that are connected to the two buckles. This way, you can extend the capacity of the main compartment if you really need to. The straps are a fixed length and are stitched on, and the buckles can not be removed. On the other hand, it provides a very solid and sturdy build. As it stands, the top flap folds 2.5 times before you can close the buckles. A tight one fold closure would be adequate tbh and would provide a decent amount of extra capacity.

Greetings from Denmark. I like your channel very down to earth, while still being very informative. Durability showing shouldn't be a problem. Savotta has a video with them literally flinging a Jääkäri S stuffed with wooden logs. Through the air, with a trebuchet. The bag doesn't care (ofc). Contest idea. Maybe we could show a mod we'd done to our backpacks or other similar gear.

Which backpack would you choose today kahakka 25 or jaakari M?

I was looking for info about this pack, and finally found it! Thank u for making this video 😊

My God, what an attentive video that made it very comfortable for me, a savotta lover, to watch. Thank you for your dedication and efforts.❤

Thanks for the grimlock idea! I have been thinking how to put Hatka and Askare together. Works like a charm!

Hello friends. Is anyone aware of an easy and non-invasive way to update the straps on the Jakarii M to the new straps offered with the Kahakka?

Hello! Love your content man, may I ask where do you buy your water cantine?

Excellent video.

which one do you personally prefer?

Hi Tim, what is the strap that you used for the askare?

My father in Finland used to carry all his essentials in a leather satchel ( I hope that is the right word). So I bought this 15 liter Kahakka. I think he would love it for what he used to carry unless he would have got corrupted by the times that we live in today. I need to first spend some time exploring it before I commit it to my bush duties. I am loving this pack. I wanted a small one like this but it is actually quite massive. I think I could get 40 liter use out of this if I wanted. So it's back to the Karjalan metsän temppuja Kanadan puolella.

Unless I have missed it somewhere in your videos or comments I got a new tip for you. Try putting a G-hook at the end of each of the shoulderpads 1” webbing (the end you would use to tighten the straps) to any of the Savotta packs. The endloop on the straps act as a stop for the G-hooks as well. I own the Jääkääri M, but assume it works equally great on the new Kahakkal. Then use the Askare packs two “top” loops at the back (just as you would fastening it to the back of the backpack). Then you got a quick two connection chest pack whenever you want. No extra work or weight except the two G-hooks which you can leave on. I use this setup for my camera gear. BTW I own the Askare and love it immensely. Perfect to wear as a cross body bag. I use it as such for work carrying my latops and I have used it daily for 6 weeks this summer travelling California and Alaska by car visiting the most beautiful and fantastic places. Its a must have.

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Hey, I know this is off-topic, but I really like your t-shirt! Where did you get it from?

Since the pockets on the sides are 3 liters (at least according to your demonstration), this actually may be more like a 31 liter pack. So which would you recommend more for a 2-day setup, this pack or the Jääkäri M?

I really enjoyed your review and videos! Nice work. This bag has my interest for sure. I plan on using it daily for my work, I am in the Canadian Coast Guard and my job has lots of remote sites/helicopter/boating/driving/ hiking in and out in all 4 seasons up here in the PNW in BC, while biking, then day hikes on the weekends and exploring with the family. Also winter use up in Northern BC and Alberta. Anyways this 25l seems to check so many boxes for me!!Average load would be 20 lbs and up to 40 plus lbs at some points. I am worried about how it may fit. How adjustable and comfortable have you found this pack? I am 6’2” 185 lbs so in your opinion do you think this pack would be too short? Thanks for the info! Cheers from Canada!

Could you a belt kit with it like H harness or british webbing system???

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Hi Tim, when do you bring the Sodoma purse? Kind regards, Bernd

Adjustable straps, chest belt, hip belt, more pockets, pockets reachable from outside… damn Savotta really wants me to buy a better version of the Jaeger S! I would use it as an University bag, u think a laptop fits into the bladder pocket?

I’ve attached the Kahakka 25l to the Jaakari XL. Fits well.

Great review. Where can i purchase? Do they Shipp to the usa? Thanks

Let's start with the most exciting stuff...adjustable straps, great

Can you plz give a link to Thies shpulder Straps? Or Write it down? Thank you😀

put it though a 3 day work load and really show how crazy tuff Savotta bags are. and the contest is ez. load the pack with a few things and have people guess whats inside or the full weight of the bag. That way everyone can enter bc going out taking pic ect is hard bc alot of people work or have a family and they might not have the time to get out when you are doing the contest or have you know a phone or camera to take a good picture or live close to somewhere that would be photo winning. And then people cheat with ai ect. and use stuff you have use in ur videos so people gotta go watch a few to get an idea on what it may be or the weight. And have a keyword at the end of the video to put in the comment so its easy on you to the filter out the comments.

Hey Tim. How did you get the Happy Stove shipped to USA? I always run into an issue trying to order.

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations for more than 1000 subscribers, Tim!!!! Greetings, Stefan 👍👍👍👍😎😁😁🔥🔥🔥

Please, everybody donate for Tim's tree project!!!!! ❤❤❤ I just donated 15 Euros! @Tim Thank you very much for your cool attitude and a warming heart. I bought a second Hatka for days out in the woods with my girlfriend. Equipped with the Keikka harness, 2x2 bags and elastic cord of course. Thus we can have dinner and coffee in the woods and sleep in our hammocks afterwards. This seems to be a better solution instead of carrying one of my bigger big Jääkäri M or L rucks. And I bought the Kukkaro purse. Made an EDC out of it. You influenced my buyings quite a lot. Many greetings, Stefan 🎉🎉🎉

this is one of the best bag reviews i've ever seen lol amazing job :)

You forgot to mention that Savotta bags are made to endure when you turned it out!

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Nice set up Tim! going to order some 2x2's for my Kukkaro soon.

Hey thanks for the nice and informative video, really enjoyed it! I think about getting the Kukkaro in the 1.5 L version, how is your experience in wearing it as a shoulder bag / chest pouch? I am not a big fan of hip bags so that would be a big selling point for me. Thank you in advance! Greetings from Germany!

The roofers could have cleaned up after them at least. Hope you get the mint under control and the trees sorted (somehow). Really enjoying your videos, very relaxing. Came for the kahakka 15l review, stayed for the hospice!

Fair... Have a contest of people rucking outdoor (can be with or without their backpacks) and sending their video evidence to you.

I've had this pack for years. Make sure to showcase the versatility of this pack by underpacking, overpacking, attaching side pockets and also the removable hip belt. Out of the entire Jääkäri lineup I'd say this is by far the most versatile one. Thanks for the great videos. Greetings from Finland.

I wonder if the Hill People Gear pack harness would mate up to this pack?

Outdoor photo contest? As for testing I was really surprised with the medium back pack and it's shape. It was limiting compared to what I was used too. Not just size but how the bucket was formed. Hope that helps

Hi there, great video, as always ; ), very detailed! Any chance to get the name/brand or any further info about the bottles you use to "test" the side pockets? Anyway, I'm a great fan of Savotta and have many packs and pouches, these last products seem to be really great. I've just got the Askare and it's great for a day in the woods, it's an essential pack but with plenty of room for anything you need.

You could use a simple webbing strap with 2 G-Hooks as a minimalist shoulder strap which avoid permanent buckles attached to the askare when not in use - and with that you could attach 1 G-Hook at the top and 1 on the side - so hip bag to shoulder bag to sling bag within seconds. At least that's how i use my Askare ;-)

Man, oh, man….I’ve been lusting after a Savota for awhile now. Very nice gear. Thanks so very much for all you put into your channel.

Hi i have to be honest i just found your fhannel though this video, But im really glad i did you have great informative content. For the contest you can maybe do a survival/bushcraft challange to test out a specific common item which everyone has in a creative way. Btw love the happy patch!

Not gonna lie, I found this channel because I found r/Savotta and then found your post about the giveaway in top posts of all time and I just really badly wanted to signup for the giveaway as I've been eyeing for the Savotta backpacks but haven't been able to invest in one. So my input is that please make it such that it's possible to enter without pre-owning the Savotta stuff. But I fully understand that you want to give this away as a thank you to the community. And from that viewpoint I'd just get a list of people from YT subscribers (or better yet, people who have been commenting on your previous YT vids) or from Reddit posters in Savotta communities. And somehow get a cutoff in timeline there that you only include people before the giveaway posts to exclude people who got lured in only recently by your giveaway (like myself :)). So something like a simple "drop a comment to enter" but adding a condition that only people who have commented on your vids already earlier or posted in subreddits earlier are eligable to enter and you'd then manually verify that after the draw. That'd be how I'd do it if I was in your shoes.

ProTip: Attach Askare to Kahakka 25l using G-hooks. Then, you can use those split-bar female clips on your Askare to attach it to, for example, Jääkäri L 😎👍🏻

Good thing would be to make a picture of enjoying time with our current backpack. :)

m and xl are very desired...the rest is just there to fill the gaps for special ppl

Nice review i also have the kukkaro as a medikit

Good idea for a chest rig

Nice idea