Savotta 339 Saddle Sack - Simple And Robust Bushcraft Rucksack!

[@FredOutdoor]

That's a cool pack with a oldskool vibe thanks for showing ✅️🥾

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Yeah I do love the classic looks 😁😍 vintage style for the win with a savotta badge for the win. Take it easy Fred.

[@Random4cc1]

I have had this one for longer mountain-hiking. I love the simple design. I used the small zip on the back for an emergency FAK. I would consider this backpack suitable for day-hikes where you live in cabins or such as I haven't really found an optimal way to transport a tent/sleeping bag (I used paracord on the frame to secure my tent and it worked fine). The lack of hip belt was frustrating from times but it is probably easy fixed if it's too much of a problem. Savotta is a great brand and got backpacks for all needs! Jääkäri L is great for long trips! Thanks for the video, really liked it!

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Hey there thanks for dropping in. I agree the pack is a solid unit. I do love it's classic looks and simple design. The cabin trail would be a perfect place for it as you said. There isn't really any specific anchoring points for Mats or bags on the frame "which I like" I don't like hanging things from any pack. I managed to store my canvas Matt just under the pack and it fits perfectly. Thanks for commenting. Have a great day.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Nice looking pack, Ste. I wouldn't mind a gear dump video on it. 👍🏻

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers Jeff m8 I'll get to it weekend. Have a great evening.

[@jeffrichards5106]

@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Thanks 😊 a good evening to you also.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

I like it!

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers pal.

[@balioutdoorandbushcraft]

awesome pack...👏👏👏

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

I agree haha. Cheers bud

[@treksntarps]

Nice look at that pack . Was considering that too. Think I got enough bushcrafty packs mow though . Take care 👍🏕

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Haha I say that all the time! "No more gear!" I never learn! 😂

[@batzpfsaddict2806]

Beautiful looking pack

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Thanks buddy looking for to getting out for a camp with it.

[@batzpfsaddict2806]

@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors be good to see a loadout when u do if you get the chance

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

@@batzpfsaddict2806 Hopefully this weekend for the loadout buddy. Thanks for commenting.

[@Pyrochase]

I absolutely love my Savotta Sleep pad. Great addition to my pack, decent weather layer to keep cold out and water, and it a no slip layer and rolls up easy. I love it. Glad you got a Savotta ruck to use, they are great. Well done Ste

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Yeah I agree the savotta Matt is an extremely useful item. Unfortunately unless I want to strap it to the frame and have it banging the back of my head, I won't be using it with this pack although I do have the outhaus floor cover now and that fits lovely under the pack. Thanks for stopping by and commenting buddy. How are you getting on with the knives? Take it easy.

[@Gunslinger-1962-martin]

Nice pack that ste 👍 no doubt I'll get a closer look should I be fit enough for the meet up 😏 in May 🍻 , I see you got a comment before the video started 🙄 peeoow peeoow loved the intro 😂 STAYcrafty 🙌

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

😂 glad you enjoyed bud. I thought of you after I did it gunslinger 😂 fingers crossed you will be right bud.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Looks like a nice pack. I've not heard of that one. Just cut down the loadout for winter and you can offload that Frost River at a discount price to a fellow KZbinr. 😄✌️

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

😂 I'd need to cut down more than I am willing I'm a winter wimp bud 😂

[@donalddicorcia2433]

Nice pack. Classic design. External frame adds great flexibility. Remove the bag and use the frame to haul firewood, game, etc.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

It is a definite upgrade from the karrimor. Thanks for stopping by buddy. Take care.

[@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps]

Thanks for sharing your info on this design good video ref.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Thank you for watching 🙂 have a great rest of the week.

[@razorleaf2032]

Great review mate, very in depth, Ive had one for years, your going to enjoy it !!

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers buddy. Thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear yours is still going. I'm an certainly enjoying the pack! Take it easy.

[@landscape7734]

Savotta … they know what they do … good to know, that they are in Club. And they supporte Ukraine from the beginning 👍🇺🇦

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

They make quality packs for sure! Take care.

[@liammalarky3483]

Good review, Ste. I agree with you on the pros and cons there. It definitely needs a corded snow skirt for the side pockets and main section. The curved lower part of an external frame really hugs your lower back. This is comfy until you put on body weight and get chunky. My old Ludwig (Telemark) packs are like that. I'm not used to waist belts myself. It was probably because my old packs were designed to sit above 58 webbing, which took the strain. I find the sabre and other similar packs had too much padding (a mad claim, I know), that seemed to limit their internal volume. In Japan, my friends use external frame packs. They ditch the bag and strap large, strong, stackable, often see-through, plastic boxes to it. Not only are they filled with gear (they don't do ultra light camping), but they're used as tables and seats. Thanks for the review.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Yeah snow skirts for the side pouches would have been nice, but I'll mainly keep bottles in them anyway so not a major upset. I wish I had more knowledge on military rucksack and webbing,but I have no experience on the loadouts. I get what you mean with the sabre 45 it's is very well padded 😂 to the point when you zip the sides up you can just get your arm in there. 😂 Them guys sound mental! Good idea with the tubs though. Take it easy bud.

[@brindle2009]

Very informative video Ste thanks for sharing 👍

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Thank you Brindle for watching. Take it easy pal.

[@brindle2009]

@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors how long you been a postie I've 40years in lol never learn I guess

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

@@brindle2009 😂 well at least you have not got long to go! You definitely seen the better days bud. 5 years in me just before the pandemic.

[@Bennybushcraft]

Awesome mate well explained great review buddy nice pack that love the clips to adjust to what youre wearing..makes it alot easier

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers Benny the setup isn't ideal but it's simple and simple works for me.

[@Bennybushcraft]

@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors exactly buddy im all for keeping things simple 🙂

[@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER]

had something similar years ago, looks a great pack and great review 👍

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers buddy. Classic and canvas are just a winning combination for me. Take care pal.

[@SteAbs]

Very nice pack! And great video content 👌🏼

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Cheers Ste I appreciate that pal. 80 odd more days!! 😂🤣

[@leerolfe5332]

Yes I've watched over 5 vids of yours. Everything is spanking new.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by and watching the content 😄 have a great weekend.

[@Sticksoutdoors]

Bang bang 😂😂 I loved that lol 😂😂 that is a sexy back pack looks comfy

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

😂 my Mrs cringes every time I show her something like that 😂 oh well it's got to be fun eh! 😁

[@Sticksoutdoors]

Nah it was pukka geezer .. you’ve got to have a laugh 😂😂😂

[@lifesahobby]

Cheers

[@ChiefScout_Outdoors]

That is a beaut Ste 😊🔥👊

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Thanks buddy.

[@jwgbmp40]

looks like a 1945 mountain ruck.. funny how a lot of these packs are going back to "old school" designs, they worked, but now new and improved. good review.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Bushcraft is going full circle to where it should be 😂 hopefully camping on roundabouts should end soon too! I do love the classic looks though 😉 Take care.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Love my Savotta pack, I added 2 Fidlocks to the lid straps for quicker access a welcome upgrade!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

😆 just had a look at them locks. They are pretty cool actually! I honestly happy with it's own strap system to be honest though. And I agree it is a truly amazing pack. Take it easy buddy.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors they are super cool because they'll magnetically clip so you just get them near each other and BAM locked in take care brotha!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

@@Canadian_Craftsman I may have to investigate further.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors I think you'll love it it's an easy mod to I just used wire clippers to cut old clips off!(=

[@wolswildcamping1257]

Hello mate. That is a good looking bag. I have to agree with you that some bags have far to much going on. You know what I'm like with bags I've had loads and again I agree with you, I'm not sure there is a perfect one at lest perfect for me. As good looking as your new bag is I couldn't be doing with it for the same reason I couldn't get on with the Frost river bag I owned. I want that on the fly shoulder adjustment. Feel free to show me what the load out for the new bag is, you know I won't complain. Be safe and be lucky mate.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Hey Wol always a pleasure my awesome friend. I know how you like your bags m8 I have a few of them 😂 my feelings tward the 339 are more positive than negative I think the pros outweigh the cons, it's definitely something I have been looking for. Just enough going on for my needs. Thanks for stopping by as always Wol. Take it easy.

[@wolswildcamping1257]

@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoorsI'm surprised you never went for one of those LK35's that were all the rage a few years back. Very similar to your new bag. External framed and available in canvas I believe, what's more cheap as chips. I even saw some modded with side pockets.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Hey Wol I remember everyone jumping all over the lk35 bandwagon and I said I wouldn't 😂 I didn't want they same as everyone else. I did look at them though just to see what the fuss was about and I do notice they had no side pockets. I know you can mod them with Swedish pouches, but I couldn't be bothered with the fuss to be honest. I see them going for over £100 now! There were 2 types I believe canvas and manmade.

[@michaeltincher5107]

I went to Savota's website. Could not find the Savotta 339 Saddle Sack Anywhere on their site. I like the Bag...It's a shame not to be able to find one.

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Try veruste or something like that, bud. These are discontinued now, so the second-hand market may be a better option. Thanks for stopping by. varuste.net/en/p18094/savotta-backpack-339?change_country=GB&change_currency=EUR&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxB98T1zFsPMiaWUq4LCvQjBmdF6rduP3_bbLPki5XeD7y-kgjqmMuhoCG18QAvD_BwE

[@ShaneBraaten]

Would this pack pair well with a LBE rig or a Belt system...?

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Hey there. I honestly wouldn't like to answer that question because I don't ware any thing like that myself. I have just had a quick look at the lbe rig and it looks to be a shoulder mount with a belt? Is that correct? The pack does sit on the lower back of your back. It could possibly work with a taller person I guess, but having 2 sets of shoulder straps could be a bit cumbersome. Thanks for the question, sorry the answer isn't much help.

[@ShaneBraaten]

@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Ah, yes. That's correct. My thoughts were replacing the shoulder straps on One of them with some thinner nylon webbing straps. I appreciate your Content good sir 💯... 💪

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

@@ShaneBraaten Thank you for watching my good man. I appreciate it. If you are going to the bushcraft show this year you are more than welcome to try the pack on with the webbing belt if you have one. Thanks again 👍😊

[@leerolfe5332]

Great channel and content but your whole kit is FRANK SPENCER. It's all brand new? None of it hardly used? Packs, clothing, pouches or anything. Explain plox

[@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors]

Morning. I just like to look after my gear and good Quality gear looks after it's self. With regular maintenance that is. When I use something which is once a week at the min "as I work alot" after use I inspect it to see if it incurred any damage I need to repair before it's put away. If it's dirty I clean it before it's put back away. My kits are usually contained in my packs for the season I'm using it. If you seen the the state of the kit after some of the camps I've been on you wouldn't be saying that then 😂 if you spend good money on good gear it pays for itself if you maintain it well. Take it easy.

[@Janinexox]

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