Savotta HATKA 12 overview and loadout 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Awesome video!

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 💪🏻😊

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

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

Thanks for sharing all the details 👍🏽

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

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

congrats on 20k 👍🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼

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

Savotta is the best. Love it.

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 😄🍻

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.

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

Nice review! Well done!

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

Great gear ! Thx

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

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. 🍻

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

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

Super solid loadout bro!!✊️🔥✌️💚

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

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

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.

Beautiful print on that jacket. D😎🇺🇸🤙

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

👍👍👍 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

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....🐻

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-

Good vid!

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

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

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

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?

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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!

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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.

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

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 ✊️🔥✌️💚

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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.🤓

What boots are you wearing?

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

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 😂.

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

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!

Best auxiliary pack in the world. ☮️🖕🇦🇺

↟↟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✨