My Savotta Jaakari Backpack 

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Great vid and great pak. The fact that Savotta sells , Large 6 liter side pouches and also med 2l pouch and small 1 liter pouches means you can beef up pack capacity if you need too by adding to side of pouch. There is also a kind of admin/ultility pouch that can go on back of pack as well. Making it a sturdy and versatile pack.

Nice bag. Savotta is quality

Watching a bunch of your older vids. Couple of observations; Your video and audio has improved significantly I like your beard

Love it. I use it every time I go

Love your videos. I see you often use plastic tent pegs instead of metal tent pegs in your pack gear, is there any particular reason?

I like that pack!

Phil here, I'm a 64 year old over the road truck driver,(OTR). Without too much explanation I'd like an expert opinion,w/o prejudice, to what I might consider in terms of pack size to use as a get home bag. Many videos are geared towards under 40's person within 100 miles from their home,or point of bugout. My first choice was a Condor 3 considering that I may be on either left or right coast as my start point. At approximately 3000 s.i. over 7 pockets, it caught my attention...but will it be too much for that hike home? Thank you for your service.

what is the difference between this pack and the ILBE?

Very good

Fun fact: Savotta makes a lot of gear for the Finnish army. If the gear can easily last over 10 years in active use by the military all year around in the brutal Finnish weather conditions, it can last anything.

Great review video, and I caught the movie reference. "Alright, alright, alright." And nice shirt, makes me miss the days of the "2600".

The lack of a drain hole in the main compartment is a design decision - the pockets are drained as they are top-open and exposed to elements. You wouldn't carry sensitive items in the pockets. The main compartment is sealed from the elements, and compromising the bottom would do more harm than good. Think about placing your pack on a damp surface and sucking up water into the interior (sleeping bag/clothes).

Gotta love Finnish milspec! I have some Savotta pouches, truly bombproof stuff. Also, their M05 camo is great for cold/temperate climate woodland.

I own the same backpack and have zero problems with no drainage at the bottom or non removable waist belt. 1. I doubt that I'll ever wet my backpack so much so it needs to drain water. 2. I see no problems with non removable hip belt. Because it is very usefull for me and I have no interest to remove it whatsoever. I buckle it up every time I hike with it.

Honestly one of the best channels on RU-vid. Keep up the great work brother

Glad to see your pack! I was curious to see what all you carried in it. Nice video!

If anybody watches your videos they should know that’s a bad ass bag. You said it’s been all around the world and in your vids it’s out in the woods like a squirrel! That bag has got to see more woods than anybody’s usual bag and it still looks new! Thanks for the video on this bag!

Hey Corporal! I recently got a medium Savotta. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you pack all your gear. Or at least maybe some kind of guidance. I feel like I'm running out of space for a soul similar pack out like what I see in most of your videos. Any insight is appreciated

Nice pack! 👍.. Not bad for downsizing from an Alice. But, I think I'll stick with my old alice pack. Found it at a flea-market for $35, frame & all, just needed to see up a few pockets, changed out the cordage & added some clips to the straps for easier access. Since, have used it for nearly 3 years now & absolutely love it!

Just found this channel and really liked it! You, Sir, have ja new follower! Ps. Greetings from Finland! Ps2. Name of the bag is spelled "jaeger" in english and has origins in the german word "Jäger" meaning "Hunter". I suppose, You might be aware of it, but for all the rest: if You don't know, now You know! Great job, great channel!

Regarding the lack of drain holes on the bottom of the pack: the mentality in the Finnish defense force and border guard is that in order to avoid soaking your gear you're supposed to pack everything in waterproof bags and in addition, preferably line the pack with a large plastic bag. It may be dumb and inconvenient, but what isn't when it comes to the military

A nice pack. I agree.. Needs drain holes in the bottom.. In a other video i watched today.. I said your knowledge is vital for me. Being i dont make a ton of money. Wife n 3 kids .. This is why.. Your knowledge is great. Your honesty is top notch. Plus you use or test all products for awhile. You dont push items but say the good and bad in each product. With leaving us knowing about the item.. But lets us decide...whats better than that ?? Thanks again for a great vid. Keep putting them out and i will keep watchin !..

Cpl, call Mystery Ranch and see if you can review their gear. You got a million plus hits on digging a foxhole, you might swindle some gear from them.

Love the Atari shirt

They changed the backpack a little, now you tighten it from behind to front and its actually a lot better this way imo. Also even tho I have slightly newer model, think yours has also the option to hide the hip-belt behind the padding (the one that comes off). Granted its a bonus if it would come off and it would be better in everyday life, but few other manufactures have this and most of the time you either have loose strings that will still stick out (I have some of mine hidden with a piece of velcro, but they will still stick out for a 2-3cm). And I believe the drainage holes you talked about are lef out for a reason; In Finland, 10 out of 12 months we got moist air/ground and should you lay your backpack on the ground, Ill guarantee water will get in if theres drainage holes in the bottom. So they made the main comparment water proof, in my experience only way to get it wet is to literally soak it in water so that the water comes from the top. You can hide the hip-belt behind the padding by first removing the padding and putting the straps from the "wrong" side/out-to-in so that they will flatten behind the padding. Then just click them together, tighten and as optional, you can hide the loose ends with velcro etc

Question about your comment on “no drain holes on the bottom of the pack”, should there be holes there? I’ve never noticed them on other packs. Wouldn’t it allow stuff to get wet if you put your pack down on wet ground or on wet snow? I’m asking because I intend on making my own pack, and you have more experience with a lot more gear than me. I want to do it right when I get to it.

Replace that plastic stiffiner panel with a ballistic panel or plate. Yes or No ?

Nice touch pros and cons. Great the way you explain things!!!!

Love that you’re rocking the Atari t-shirt! Another great video!

Awesome pack, good honest review. Would be interesting if you could do a video on how you pack (load) all your gear into your Savotta or any other backpack for efficiency, balance and comfort whilst in the field.

Since the inside has a waterproof liner, I'm guessing there isn't a need for a drain hole for the main pack body. What are your thoughts?

I have this pack. It’s great for short day hikes or maybe an overnighter. It’s no good for hiking more than ten miles or so. I use a mystery ranch Bridger for 50-100 mile backpacking trips in northern Minnesota/Canada. Highly recommend the Bridger. I’m 6’ 2” 220lbs. I can load it up with 40 pounds of gear and it’s still super comfortable.

I’ve always used an alice pack but it’s time for me to get a new pack. Why would you rate this below the Alice pack for longer trips? And if you had the larger 40-60L pack would that change your mind?

their entire product line looks good and I particularly like all the molly webbing! Now, I've got just one question there Cpl ... since you've been using one how well would it hold up the use and abuse that Jarheads put their gear through ... so is it Jarhead-proof? I had my alice pack that I got back in the 80's, she's been with me everywhere through all kinds of abnormal abuse and still holding strong.

"number one being the Alice pack, of course" *looks intensely* I love both my Alice packs.

Subscribed and liked buddy, you are my favorite go to guy now when it comes to this business. Brother what is ypur opinion when it comes to stainless steel or carbon steel knives? Maybe you have a video already avout it, I'll keep checking your vids out. God bless you and keep you safe. Greetings from FL.

everytime i go to the, varies-ta-licka website, that pack calls my name. one day, perhaps. i thought for sure that you would put on an Eagle, Globe and Anchor morale patch, but the Punisher symbol is decent, because Frank Castle is a Mighty Awesome Devil Dog. RAH!!!!

I recently bought that back pack, thanks to your review. 🙂👍 The name of the bag, Jääkäri is pronounced differently though 😉

Check out Tasmanian Tiger gear, I have the TT TROOPER PACK and it is hands down the best bag I've every bought. 50L bag, daily use, humped 100's of Kms, has a really nice waist belt that's 100% removable, nice wide shoulder straps and waist belt are really adjustable, comfortable with plates/vest on. Molly straps all over the place, so many different pockets inside and out(seriously there are pockets inside pockets love this everything has its spot).2 front Velcro patches (one name tag size, one flag sized), internal straps to secure items, pouch in the back for bladder(is made for one but I have crammed 2 into it) comes is a external waterproof cover that stores in a bottom zippered pocket. most of the pockets have drain holes, the main pouch doesn't though. nice meaty carring handle. I've abused this bag and it still looks fairly new.

Nice pack for sure Shawn. At 30 litres capacity it would be too small for my purposes. I use a 70 litre French army alpine pack and for $60 it was money well spent.

Thanks for the update, Shawn! I've been trying not to pester you about it, but I need to make my decision on a new pack before spring gets here.

Thank you so much for the awesome personal photos. And of course the informative content! Keep up the great work.! I appreciate you!

great review! ive watched a ton of pack reviews, and this is the main one i have returned to, more than once! i enjoy all your videos! thanks for the tips and slight training! STAY CORPORAL AF!

Helloo i Thinking between Savota ranch and Mysteri ranch 3 days? Which do you think is better? I watched every video of yours and you are really educational. Greetings from Sweden

Would really enjoy you doing a review of the Large one, greetings from Norway

"#1 being ALICE pack of course".... pause, smile. Enjoy the subtle humor.

It also has been in Finland since it's made there...😄

For the Pathfinder School's basic class, would the medium pack be large enough? I don't see how everything can fit into the pack that you showed in this video--I'm primarily thinking cooking and cutting gear (two is one and one is none). Assuming that a person would be hiking and not able to go back to their truck for something, would an Alice pack be better? Without giving too much away at this time unless you can, will your new backpack be more like the Sabota or Alice pack? How many days' gear will it carry? I want to buy a pack and other gear as soon as I can and not be caught short. Thanks.

Really nice pack, I've seen many good reviews on this pack. Yeah it would be better with drain holes, don't understand why they didn't add them and why the hip belt is not removeable. Safe journeys.

Cool pack. I normally have to modify packs to my liking, but this one looks all but perfect.

I have this pack and putting a drain hole in the main waterproof bag defeats the purpose of having a main bag waterproof, wouldn’t you agree?

Savotta mainittu Torille

I particularly enjoyed the gear dump clip.

I just took a lit look on your link and you don't have this backpack I'm looking for the 60 liter

2:25 Having used this pack now for over a year, does it still rank second to the ALICE pack overall? Also, when using an ALICE pack do you use the frame or alternate based on use? Thanks.

Thank you Corporal!! Just confirmed my choice on this pack after comparing what's out there for a few years. Thorough and informative review as always. Good to go!

Cool Video 👍 What do U think about Tasmanien Tiger Backpacks sir ?

Looks like a great day pack. Like the strap layout.

A year or so back, I went all , I bought their largest pack that can hold up to 100 litres. It's Absolutely the best pack I have ever bought! I am saving up to buy the medium and a couple of smaller. The packs are expensive, but so far, worth every penney.

Wow this bag looks amazing. Do you recommend it for hiking / backpacking for a few days in the woods? I'm thinking about this bag for it's durability or alternatively an osprey large pack, what would you say is better? Great videos by the way.

Just got this pack on the PF trade blanket. Taking it out for the first time tomorrow morning for a two day overnights that will cover around 20 miles of hiking. I’m pretty stoked to try it out. Cheers man!

Could you make a video on your vehicle EDC/SHTF carry or setup? I am building my 4runner and am new SHTF. I am an avid backpacker though.

thanks for the review! i just ordered the same pack. next week I'll order the jaakari large. on the large version the hip strap is completely removable. i think not having a drain hole is a good thing . the main compartment seems very water resistant. if you do manage to dunk and soak it you probably need to dry out your gear anyway so dry the pack by the fire while you dry your gear. also being water tight means you could use it to collect water in case you need to process large ammounts of h20 like say if you knew you were about to be hiking through a desert.

Going to respectfully disagree with the drain hole in the bottom of the central pack. I get that if you have a bladder in and it ruptures you want it to drain. However, if you have that laptop in there or something else you want dry then a hole in the main compartment will compromise it. This way you can draw string the internal top, and even tape wrap it a couple of passes and be fairly sure that if the pack goes for a swim that the inside will be pretty much dry. So it's a give and take.

I have one of my own. That hip belt, you can wrap it around the bag. That way its almost unvisible, and doesnt affect your normal use.

Is it rain proof or water resistant ? Thanks.

I have 1 in the mail right now! Keep up the good work CC!

Crown Royal, should be one of the 10 C’s.

no drainage holes mean you can set it on the wet ground and not have water come in the pack. The outer pockets are what you’d put things like water, poncho and things like that which need drainage holes.

Great pack. I've used 35L ones since 1970. Made by Karrimor in Britain. Neither is available in Canada to my knowledge.You can purchase eyelets at most sewing or leather shops to put drain holes in. Tons of useful features for sure. Cheers.

Great job on this video. The format was organized with good information and virtually no fluff. I say virtually no fluff because I may have missed something. Extremely well done I wish other RU-vidrs would take a page out of this guy's handbook. If they did RU-vid would be so much more useful.

Great video, but a cure for cancer would or probably will be the biggest paycheck ever, people aren't going to stop getting cancer

I really appreciate the integrity of this channel

great video! pack design makes so much sense.. does anyone else see the "faces" at 5:34 ?

That is a lot of essential gear.....!!!!!! I appreciate your assistance.... Handsome Pack...!!! Savotta will become part of my kit moving forward. Thx you Corporal :]

Thank for your honesty Shawn. Why would you like to remove that hipbelt?

1 I love your shirt 2 the back pack looks sweet 🤟🤟🤟 keep rocking

Hello, Corporal Kelly Sir. If you ever get tired of this bag, I would be more than happy to give it a home. Also, I really like your channel.

By the way, what happened with the "improvised field sutures" video?

how is the backpack now ? do you still have it ?

I own the smaller minijääkäri. It's great for me. I don't like too many pockets in a backpack because I never manage to put my gear in the same pocket I planned to have it in. I prefer a wide-mouth opening single compartment pack. I love that this pack comes without all the tactical bells and whistles I don't really need that much but the option to add more pockets is there if I need to haul more gear. One internal divider, a waterproof pocket and a main compartment is enough for me personally.

If the main compartment is supposed to be "waterproof" then the drain hole you wanted defeats the purpose Sir. Thanks for the info though.

lol and I bought the wrong smaller one thinking I had the one you had before this review. Oh well I have two great packs now! The quality is awesome how American made used to be!

Thanks for the review. You do a really fine job of being concise yet thorough with your reviews.

Looks like a good product! I have a pack almost identical to yours. I like it.. Take care

CorporalsCorner It looks like a nice bag for survival, but for preppers, this bag fits the bill too well, in my opinion. Walk around with that (or any bag with MOLLE) after SHTF, and you're a walking target. If you HAVE to have it, try putting a rain cover on it to hide that MOLLE. I do this with my 5.11 Rush72 backpack, but I much prefer my COVRT bag. As always, great video.

do you show a video on how to back your savotta bag? love your channel

Brutality honest review, well done and very good review!

man what a salute, i always wait for that last part

Nice pack, but still like mystery ranch’s Scree at 35L

$200?!! wow, I could buy a rucksack a month for that.

You are the John Wayne of survival, but again who the hell is John Wayne!

Those are really nice packs. Might add to my 5•11’s

Great video and pack. I rarely see any of your videos with you using an axe. Do you find it better using a saw over an axe ?

100% agree with the gear and pharmaceuticals comparison!

nice and super roomy

GO BROTHER GO! SUBS CLIMBING!!!

Like the natural background of the river! Great touch!

Thanks for the video. Cool shirt.