Savotta HATKA 12 overview and loadout

A first look at the Savotta Hatka 12L
The Hatka is a multifunctional day pack from Finn Savotta designed to be used as both a backpack and thanks to some clever engineering, as an add on accessory pouch to the Jääkäri line of backpacks. You can use the pack to not only expand the volume of the Jääkäri packs, but to also give you a lightweight option to hike, explore or hunt after
you setup camp. The quality is excellent. It has simple, yet functional design that is easily customizable.
HATKA 12L
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#hatka #savotta #loadout

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for watching. If you would like to checkout the Hatka 12L for yourself - www.varusteleka.com/en/product/savotta-hatka-12l-daypack/73729

[@Shadowaspen]

nice video friend.. I am planning to open a channel as well.. about survival in the prairies ... don't know if you still have my email..maybe you send me some tips

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Could you test the waterproofing on this pack Maybe?? I would love to know!!

[@richardg.6534]

Hey, someone wrote a comment under Shawn Kelly's "Corporals Corner" new video. In the comment he said that despite your high-quality content, you still have too few subscribers. Now you got one more. Greetings from the heart of Europe 🇩🇪

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Richard. Appreciate it. Welcome to the channel. Jess

[@DeepTheta]

Thank you for another great session. Nothing like getting cozy and tuning into an episode of Endurance Room after a long day. No doubt that a narrow, tall, roll top is the most effective 10L+ form factor to expand rucksack storage. We're really enjoying Varusteleka's CP10 Combat Pack. Offers really smart organization and quick access to internals - very appreciated when navigating airports. We're inspired to try your idea of adding receiving buckles to the CP10 for attaching to Jääkäri. Won't be as streamlined as the Hatka but the results may surprise.. Stay tuned! Be well. - Team Theta

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks very much. Your spot on, keeping the ruck narrow is ideal, especially in dense terrain. The CP10 looks like an awesome little bag, and very much inline with intent behind the hatka. It should pair up well. Looking forward to seeing it. Cheers Jess

[@unfi6798]

Nice little pack for EDC & weekend trek. Cheers mate.

[@williamfordham8081]

Love it! Savotta is next level stuff! Thanks Jess.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Will! They really have their game together. Cheers brother

[@bowdiersackett6433]

Yeah that be awesome with my Savotta Jakarta medium for extra storage vs get a side pouch, then having this for short exploration around camp.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@bowdiersackett6433 Exactly. Also the benefit of maintaining the slim pack profile, versus added width from side pouches.

[@YsterbergZA]

Small packs, packed effectively, ready to grab and go, can be a great asset. With the extra bags (throw rope and tarp externall) I made to attach to my 18lt military tactical support backpack (similar in design to the Brandit US Cooper), it is surprising how much can be packed in these bags. Thanks for sharing Jess, stay warm.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Klaas. Appreciate it. It is quite interesting the amount of gear they can store. I really like the idea of having the tarp and relevant kit external. Have a good one my friend. 🤝

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

A little pack like that makes a lot of sense when coupled with a mid size ruck.

[@EnduranceRoom]

It really does. Keeps the profile down, rather than expanding out.

[@johnburgin7478]

A non-traditional haversack that attaches to the main. Cool . Have a great evening Jess

[@EnduranceRoom]

That’s it exactly. Really slick little bag. Have a good one brother.

[@moorshound3243]

Ah my Sunday is complete a corporals corner & a video from yourself epic. Many thanks.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you my friend. ATVB 🤝

[@abandonedotter4270]

Ninja suit, T shirt, waffle top and bottoms, light top, level 6 parka. . Good to go. You can also get wool insoles ( not booties, just insoles ) for any boots you own. Keeps the heat from leaving the bottoms of your feet. I use them in Danner's CW Rats and stay warm to about 5°F in Kansas. The Danners still breath so no wet feet. Temp adjustable per type of sock used. 🍻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice. Wool insoles are the best. Danner’s rock. 🤝

[@SusieLovesJesus]

Great little video brother 😊 I really like these minimalistic but efficient gear suggestions... I have a small folding saw for most jobs as well, but I also have the pleasure of owning the Nordic pocket saw 👍🏻 It's really a great tool to have at one's disposal! Have a blessed day and stay sharp 💪🏻😊

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Susan! Glad you to hear you enjoy the saw! It really is a beneficial tool to have. Greatly expands cutting options up from what is possible from small folders. Have a great week!

[@tubeguy4066]

Your vid made me finally order one! Very sturdy design. Gonna take it out next week

[@snoxander6333]

Thanks for sharing all the details 👍🏽

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@VictorGarciaR]

I have Varustelekas own version (called the DP-10). Great little grab-bag, only difference is the ammount of PALS webbing rows present in the pack

[@thenorthdownswanderer]

I just got mine a few weeks ago, lovely little day pack. The buckles to attach it to my larger Savotta packs are on their way.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Excellent! It is a really nice pack. Great add on to the other bags as well. Enjoy it!

[@phatkitkat6716]

what buckles did you order and form where ?

[@journeyman7189]

Nice little pack and can be docked to a bigger ruck as well. Awesome! Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks man. It is pretty sweet. Super light too.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 Hi Jess .. a good share .. thanks. Savotta / Särma, in my opinion make excellent gear. What is nice about it is the amount of 'customization' that one can apply to a setup. It can be considered pricey, yes. That said, one must weigh that up against, durability (for life if one wishes and treats the gear well) and being able to later adapt an initial 'base' purchase as and when required whilst still holding onto and using the initial purchase/s. Nice, the mention regarding hypothermia 👍, especially in the yo-yo above / below freezing dry / wet temperature range .. something some of us tend to forget or ignore. Having something 'extra' like a down puffy in the pack for 'just in case' is never a bad idea. Depending on the weather (dry / wet) and activity, a down puffy or one, even two lightweight fleece tops go into my pack .. sometimes also, some cheap rain pants. I like your little 'survival' gear setup. To digress if I may please 🙄😏. Back in the late 70's, I read an article penned by a military-associated (I think?) then well known and respected Southern African outdoor survival expert. For the life of me, I cannot now recall his name .. and I have looked! In it he said (to this effect), "The actual amount of gear required to survive in the bush is surprisingly little" and he then went onto explain himself. I 'think' that I still have that article, hard copy, on file somewhere (it was some time before internet 'instant gratification' 😏) .. unfortunately back in South Africa. Mors Kochanski's mantra, "The more you know, the less you need" comes to mind. Once again Jess, a good one. Am looking forward to your next. Take care, stay dry .. Tommy

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks very much, Tommy! I totally agree with you on Savotta. Some of the best gear I have had- simple, tough and it works! You really can get by with very little, not only gear, but food, sleep water. It’s definitely not optimal, but it is surprising how much we can accomplish when we have to. Mors was excellent. I read some of his books and picked up a good deal of tips for my area. Have a good one my friend. 🤝

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@EnduranceRoom 👍 .. sleep .. "Minimum 4 hours per night of which 2 hours are REM" .. Mors K 😴 😁.

[@herbsmith6871]

Looks like a great bit of kit! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Herb!

[@davef5916]

hope you're well bro, I know you're probably pretty busy these days but miss your sweet vids. Good luck out there!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Dave. Doing good, just been super busy. Hope to film something soon. Appreciate you checking in. Cheers man

[@jankusniar8377]

Great video. I have the same bakckpack, bought it about 1 month ago (instead of Sarma TST DP10, which wasn't in stock). Great for short walks or a day hike. Two surprising facts: 1. how much can one pack in those 12 litres, 2. how comfortably it wears despite silly looking straps. Very happy so far.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Hi Jess .. It's me again 🙄 .. herewith an afterthought 😏. Speaking of the Bushbox .. great stoves, I've got the LF in Stainless Steel. Yes, minimalism and keeping it to the bare minimum and where every add-on takes something away (if you know what I mean). That said, an add-on, especially in winter, that fights way above it's weight, is a lightweight folding polished aluminium windscreen. Besides shielding from wind and containing the flame inside the Bushbox and up, the amount of radiant heat reflected back towards one is to be experienced to be appreciated. Has other uses too. Take care .. Tommy

[@EnduranceRoom]

Hey Tommy! Nice. I will have to check it out. I thought I remembered you saying you had a bushbox. Cool. It is a nice little stove. I have seen some guys doing firelays in them burning top down, with the theory that it gives a longer burn time, but then heard that Bushbox said this creates uneven heat and potential warping. What are your thoughts on this? Have a good one my friend 🤝

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@EnduranceRoom Yep, the Bushbox to my knowledge is a 'twig / hobo stove', albeit a pricy one and not designed to contain a bonfire. i think that the basic idea is economy of fuel .. twigs and small branches foraged, broken or cut to size and then fed into the stove, maintaining a consistent controllable heat. I carry, in addition to what I forage in the forest or, in cases of extremely wet weather over an extended period, balcony-dried 'fingerlings' and such, and depending on what I'm going to nosh up, a small supply (12) of compressed Charcoal Briquettes. They weigh next to nothing and give a really nice low to medium heat for a reasonable length of time. Some may disagree, but there are Bushcrafters based in here in Western Europe who also are not too keen on a 'bonfire in a Bushbox'.

[@abandonedotter4270]

I mostly used a HT Matilda, Alice LC1 or LC2 but recently I acquired an ILBE. Best pack Ive ever used. 65L bucket with plenty of MOLLE for any set up you want. I really want to get the Savotta Jääkäri M ever since I've seen you and Shawn use them. Savotta is definitely quality gear. Great vids. Its nice to be able to see an in depth gear review without having to buy everything coming and going 😄🍻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks man. I have only heard great things about those ILBE packs and ALICE is always a winner in my book. Cheers 🤝

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Great video. And perfect timing. I was thinking last night my next trip to camp should be minimal gear. You’ve inspired me. Considering just gear I can pocket or fit in my old gas mask bag Cheers

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! That’s awesome. Gas mask bags are great little haversacks.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

@@EnduranceRoom they are! I bought mine for …10 cents lol. Bought it when I was 12 (1976) at a yard sale. I finally had to replace the original strap which made me a bit sad.

[@hagman1077]

Greetings- That is a real cool pack and is similar to a big wet bag. The shoulder straps Im sure could be modified with padded straps and thats a good idea and place for your padded roll. I really dig that tarp too as Im a huge fan of the German Flecktarn camo. Hope all is well in upstate NY and thanks for the video. You and yours be good-

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much! It is pretty interesting. Kind of like a modernized take on the haversack. We are doing good. Hope you are too! Cheers

[@hagman1077]

@@EnduranceRoom Likewise my friend-

[@BigSawCat]

I'm enjoying the Sarma 10 liter, it's almost identical but is covered with molle and has a bladder envelope.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! Very similar design. 👍

[@trikyy7238]

Me too, had it for years. It just doesn't get any simpler

[@rolandhillmann6503]

Great Pack . I use Grimmlocks, fits on any Molle Backpack .

[@spiritseas]

congrats on 20k 👍🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much. 🤝

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Super solid loadout bro!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Brother!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@EnduranceRoom I really like this minimalist roll top design 👌 is it truly waterproof??

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Canadian_Craftsman It has rubberized lining to the fabric, but the stitching would allow some entry. I really like it. It can be used with a larger ruck for additional storage and then taken off as a day pack.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@EnduranceRoom I'm seeing that and the addition of bungee cord because of loops it's really an awesome pack think I'm gonna grab the M05 camo.. you have the best review btw bro!!!

[@kevinstrade2752]

Jesse!! How the hell are ya??!! Lol good to see you back on my feed!!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Hey Kevin! They hid your comment. Just seeing it now. Doing well man. Staying busy. Hows things?

[@EdwinDekker71]

Savotta is the best. Love it.

[@thegreateststruthsnevertold]

*Good video..! Thanks for some pointers…!!!*

[@ProtectAndPersevere]

Robust Waterproof Daypack that can clip into ur main pack. Very cool!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes! It’s really an old school idea. They’ve just modernized the concept.

[@janvanoverdijk8116]

Hey Jess... dank voor het delen ... leuke video weer grtz. Janneman

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jan! Cheers my friend 🤝

[@maritimespook]

Love this pack bro gonna get one in spring...ATB my friend !

[@EnduranceRoom]

It is awesome. Simple and efficient. Perfect hiking bag or as extra storage on a bigger pack. ATVB

[@hangtough503]

Beautiful print on that jacket. D😎🇺🇸🤙

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother. It works here pretty well.

[@swamppappyjonson9780]

You didn't leave a link for that peanut butter in your beard? The old Woodsman used to store extra food in their beards to snack on while out scouting if they got hungry! LOL....🐻

[@moorshound3243]

Plonker

[@Gungnir762]

Jess, Have you tried Varustelaka’s Recon Smock…. Pockets everywhere.

[@EnduranceRoom]

I have not. Looks awesome though.

[@MrDefaultti]

Great name for that small thing. In Finnish when you say "otetaan hatkat (plural)", basically means "Lets get outta here fast!". Then you have all your survival gear with you and can abandon your bigger pack.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

finnish humor at work ... Varusteleka sell all those tongue in cheek patches!

[@thomasmusso1147]

In South Africa we have a similar saying .."'Let's FO for go" .. 😁.

[@basquebushcrafter7516]

Great Jess!!👏👏👏👍

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Grabby bag here, goes on belt.

[@brnrecluse2946]

Nice review! Well done!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you very much!

[@henrikstedt8407]

If you love the Savotta hatka 12 L you will probably love the Särmä 10 L even more. I have them both and they are similar but a few options more On Särmä but 2 liters short. It’s a perfect option to have on the toplid and have the same straps as the Hatka

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! It looks like an interesting pack.

[@ph_H01]

Awesome video!

[@ExpeditionSurvival1]

Great gear ! Thx

[@snoxander6333]

Looks great , I would like to know if is comfortable just wearing a t shirt with the original straps?

[@EnduranceRoom]

It is a great little pack. Comfortable as is with a modest load.

[@snoxander6333]

Thanks 👍🏽

[@LeftySurvival]

G'day mate! You must know some Aussies to start your videos with G'day. 👍 Can you provide any info on the model of jerven fjelduken and where you got it from please? Keep up the great work!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! This is the jerven I have: varuste.net/en/p59533/jerven-hunter This site occasionally has them on sale. Super piece of gear for cold/wet weather.

[@LeftySurvival]

@@EnduranceRoom i thought that was Varusteleka but it appears it's different. Many thanks!

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phatkitkat6716]

great video ! would it be possible to have a link to where you found the buckles and could you also specify once more what they are called? I want to make sure i pick up ones that compatible

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! I got mine on ebay, 25mm female fastex buckles. They were not a perfect fit, I had to sand them down to make them work. The ones from Savotta are best.

[@asmith7876]

I saw a Savotta ad where they filled a pack with rocks and launched it from a trebuchet, not a single stitch broken. If that’s a real ad and not fake, their gear is amazing! If I’d won that billion dollars I could afford more packs and a big shed to put them in 😂.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes sir. The stress tests are real. They make outstanding gear. All of it seems to use the same materials, fabric, webbing, buckles, so there is consistency between the different gear. Know what you mean about the pack storage 😂

[@trikyy7238]

With a million bucks, I would get a trebuchet.

[@asmith7876]

@@trikyy7238 I like the way you think! 😆

[@Billy_Hi_Zewa]

Salutations from Turku, FI, very informative video covering all bases, except for a personal ”requirement” for me. Do you think the Hatka would be able to fit a small 14” laptop so I could use it with my Jääkäri on hikes and as a work backbag?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. It may work, but I think it would be somewhat limited for your purpose. They are great packs for light traveling, hikes, etc

[@Cheeso99]

Great Video, thanx. Has anyone tested, if the Savotta made shoulder straps for the KEIKKA duffle bag are compatible with the HATKA d-rings? Just wondering...

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. I was wondering that myself. You could probably message Varusteleka. I am sure they would help.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Are there drain holes in the bottom of the pack? If not it looks like a good improvised water carrier or floatation device. Is this not the best time of the year? NO BUGS!

[@henrikstedt8407]

Not for carrying water. There’s small openings in the corners in the bottom to put the webbing straps when you don’t use them. Or when you have the pouch attached to the main backpack.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

@@henrikstedt8407 Thank you for that information. : )

[@EnduranceRoom]

It is my favorite time of year for sure! No drain holes, the slots for the webbing straps are external and go into the hydration bladder pocket. Haven’t tested it, but I think it will hold water.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

@@EnduranceRoom that would kick it up a notch to make it multi purpose. Lot's of water to drown the campfire.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@A_Meek_lake_Dweller 100% I imagine it is. They actually make a collapsible bucket bag for carrying water. Really clever design. You can set it down and it adjusts to the water level without spilling or collapsing.

[@BushcraftOst]

Looks good. Would be an option for me, but I find it a bit small at 12 liters. If at least one BW folding insulating mat would fit in, that would be good.🤓

[@EnduranceRoom]

20L would be perfect. But, working within the limitations of on 12L is interesting. I have not used the BW mat. You like them? I have an Elephant Skin ground sheet that is very good.

[@thenorthdownswanderer]

Also that's a really nice coat, where did you get it?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! It is a Mountain Hardware water/windproof shell. Gift from my wife. Really nice shell.

[@tubeguy4066]

Good vid!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks!

[@mikef3808]

Have you ever set up the thermal cloak as a one pole shelter like you see for the plash? I would wonder if the reflective side of the cloak would make a difference in that setup.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes, I have, slightly modified. I call it a mini foresters tent. It is quite warm. The aluminum makes a noticeable difference. That being said, the plash has a similar effect trapping air around the body.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

How did i miss THIS!! I'm just finding about this pack darn it lol Jesse did you ever use or keep that woodstove i built you?? Was a pretty lightweight design wish i made a video lol ✊️🔥✌️💚

[@EnduranceRoom]

Ah dude, it is a great little pack. It floats on top of the hip belt I have been wearing. No weight on shoulders at all. I am really sorry about the stove Bro... I used it at the longhouse I built on my parents farm. It was an awesome design and amazing gift. I didn’t get a chance to film anything with it. It was a pretty crazy time at home with the family during lockdown. We had to go back to NJ for my wife’s mother and the jeep was stuffed. It stayed in the longhouse. My parents sold the farm and the new owner bulldozed it down. My parents didn’t tell me until after. I am really sorry I didn’t get anything filmed with it and that that happened. 💚

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@EnduranceRoom broo please 🙏 don't be sorry that's terrible for you and the family!! I wish I had made a short clip with it I meant to.. my family's property that I grew up on my dad sold some land and they built a road and 5 houses on straight through my backyard 🙃 😅 still sucks to look at!! But hey again no worries alll love brotha I still got your hand fishing reel on my dresser of doodads ✊️🔥✌️💚

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@Canadian_Craftsman Thanks brother. Seriously, thank you. There was so much going on during that time with family. We were living in there for reason. It’s all good now, but it was pretty heavy on top of everything else that was happening in the world. Thanks Brother. All the best to you and the family. 🤝💚

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

😀👍

[@borntoolate1282]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@zoo2you]

What boots are you wearing?

[@abcddcba8882]

🤙🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@davidrice2444]

Thanks from Corporals Corner!@@EnduranceRoom

[@Your-Typical-kyle]

How’s the hatka at repelling water? Does the bag get soaked easily?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Exterior is pretty water resistant, the interior is lined with a rubber like coating. Great little bags.

[@arletta100ify]

Nice! Did the small general purpose pouch come with the HATKA?

[@EnduranceRoom]

No, I got it separate. Nice little pouch though.

[@arletta100ify]

@@EnduranceRoom there is no doubt in mind, savotta has got some great products!

[@kleinerkrieger7860]

Abo ist raus. Verdient 👍

[@Mendax80]

Best auxiliary pack in the world. ☮️🖕🇦🇺

[@BushcraftAdventure]

↟↟Hey Jess🙌🏻 Sometimes 30l backpack is too much for 1-2day trips so this minimal gear is pretty awesome for such purposes.. a really good one👍🏻 Cheers Bro✨

[@EnduranceRoom]

Hey Alex! Absolutely agree. Working with a small pack like this is a great way to focus on the essentials. Have a good one Brother 🤝