The Best Backpacks of 2024 Medium Alice Pack or Medium Savotta Jaakari 

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Being a Marine, I always am partial to ALICE. The only thing that comes close is an NVA rucksack I picked up as a souvenir many years ago. That thing has been almost indestructable. Semper Fi.

Finland makes some awesome equipment. I have one of their assault packs and it's bomb proof, but my favorite is actually their super old surplus Bread Bag that makes an awesome haversack.

Have had the Savotta Jaakari M for about 5 years now and it's great. Genuinely brilliant.

Good video. Former SF here. My Master Sgt E8 on my ODA (Operational Detachment "A" Team, selected a the Large Alice fo rmy 12 man team. I liked it. He showed us, how big, by putting a whole Army footlocker INSIDE the rut lol. We junior guys were young and great shape so 110 -120 lbs was acceptable. Now, age 71, I struggle with 80, and carry 60 lbs but struggle. Body Armor and ammo is extra. I have a 25 lb pack for my German Sheppard and he carries his med kit and food. Thanks for sharing.

Still keep an alice in my truck 50 years later . Heck , bunch of my gear is old canvas !

I love packs that give you easy access to the lower portion. It's so convenient.

LC-1s have small D-rings in the bottom of the main pouch. You can use those D-rings to shrink the pack down to a small assault pack.

Two small savotta side pouches add a lot more versatility to it well worth buying

Great to hear honest reviews from someone with decades of experience! Thank you Corporal!

I can't describe how much I love my Savotta gear. The fellas across the Baltic Ocean sure know their stuff!!

I have used the Medium and Large Alice since Vietnam. I like the versatility and the external frame as the frame can be used to haul things when the pack is removed. I built a shelf for mine (very handy). They are easily "field repaired", parts are still available and I have developed a way to make them extremely water resistant. If, you know how to use and modify the Alice you just can't go wrong.

Very much looking forward to the bag you are developing!

Great video, Corporal! Savotta makes good gear. I have a Savotta LJK 202, their most inexpensive pack, and it's built like a tank. I often take it into the woods for scouting or in lieu of a haversack. Buy once, cry once.

Great mid-week video Cpl. Kelly. My large Alice pack and frame do not get the workouts they used to. I found a replacement lumbar belt at the surplus store near me. Kaufmans, as recommended by Blackie Thomas. That store has everything..well almost. Hopefully after my next spinal surgery and my healing up process, I'll be able to ruck it up again..( light weight). See you on Sunday. Oh i like the going back to basics Awesome AF.

Great to have your reviews. You are always thorough. Btw, that Beech tree you've been using is spectacular.

Thanks for the info. I've learned something. I've used an Alice Pack for decades for hiking but I never knew that top flap was velcroed together. I checked mine and yup, it opens. I also never knew you could slide an axe behind the pouches, I always put a hachet velcroed inside the frame. I also use the cargo shelf.

Love my medium Alice packs. Would like to get the Savotta. Thanks for going over the features. I didn't know that Savotta's where around that long. Good to know, thanks, Corporal. 👍🏻

Packs from back in the years of old combat still function

Hey Shawn, proud to be part of your team. I have your six sir. I’m like a kid in the candy store today. I received my package today a got my Ranger grip 78 green and a compass/map dial tool along with a waxed pouch. But the best is yet to come. My CC hatchet is on the way. Can’t wait. Thank you for all your help support and hard work you share.

My backpack has a name and it's ALICE

Corporal, you out did yourself. Here we go again. Another informative video. I've used Miss ALICE for years and I have to admit she's a keeper. But with age come age comes a squeeky body, and a greater desire for comfort. So I put together a USMC ILBE pack from NOS parts and sustainment pouches. I figured for camping and other circumstances a 'greyman' cover would work. I keep it filled with gear, some freezdried vittles, and all I need to add is a change of clothes and I'm set. I don't plan to 'run 'n gun' should things get dicey. But to be able to relocate as quickly as possible is beneficial.

I loved mine. I kept using one for 20 years after the army.

There is also an aluminum internal frame insert for the Savotta M. Also if you do get to link up, and make a bag, I would definitely be getting one.

Very good video. I was going through some old b/w photographs (What are those grandpa?) and found a picture of myself dated October 1956 with my very first Trapper Nelson Back Pack. Talk about nostalgia. I used that Trapper Nelson Pack for about 35 years in my forestry career. Wooden frame, duck canvas, metal fasteners, no plastic, no velcro, no zippers, no tubular metal. Simple build and sturdy as hell. I remember that Trapper Nelson being strapped in a canoe, on a pack mule, on a toboggan, strapped on the pontoons of a float plane, thrown in the back of a pickup truck. Minimal maintenance. Used Scotchguard waterproof spray once a year on the duck canvas. Don't know where it is now, but it was my go to packsack for many many years.

The finnish and the Swedish do make some high-quality gear absolutely.

The large savotta jaakari is my favorite pack!

Shawn, Outstanding Review on those packs I still got my Large ALICE and Medium ALICE when I was in the U.S. Army 1979-1986 . Thanks for sharing your Time, Wisdom, Experience, Knowledge. Also Thank You For Your Time In Service and Keeping Us Safe..

I love my medium alice pack. I did do the Hellcat mod to it. Made it more comfortable and expanded its capacity.

Good info. The Navy never gave us packs so I rely on you for this info..

I had the original ALICE pack. Like you said you learned to have a love/hate relationship with it. But it was functional once you figured it out. 78-83 Semper Fi

I would prefer to support the Finnish company. Years ago I met some people that worked for Valmet of Finland and was very impressed with them.

Not just a simple gear review. Explanations of how and why. You can watch gear reviews everywhere but have those people sweated and actually used these. Thx

I love your gear review videos, no bs just your honest opinion.

Glad I didn't miss this. We were looking for the mid week on Wednesday. Looking forward to your classes starting in October. My wife and I both signed up. When's your Corporal Camp Construction and Cooking book coming out?

I watch your videos every week. On this video I almost skipped because it didn’t want to watch a review of something I Will not use. However, I was extremely pleased to find that it isn’t a review of the newest and greatest but geared that is tried and true. I thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the development and use of these pieces or gear. It’s great to hear of how they were used and customized in the field. In short, this video is awesome. Keep it up. And keep sprinkling the history and your personal knowledge in as well. Thank you for doing these videos.

Just one comment: A blade (ax in your case), even if covered, must always face the oposite side of the body. keep up the good work.

Savotta is very comfortable, wouldn't trade it for any other.

What you have there is a Small/Med, I have the same set up but in Large/Medium! Mine has 3 small pockets below the 3 large pouches on the back!! I carried a Savotta back in the 80's(or the 90's) I did not care for it! Granted it was not that model (no idea what model it was). I much prefer my ALICE pack! As a backup I much preferred the British Ruck pack! There is a difference between a Catapult and a Trebuchet ( Catapult has a Pocket that launches your ballistic, using a tension system, the Trebuchet has a pocket attached to rope or chain then launched using a counterbalance (weight) system! I retired in 2006 with 30.5 years of service in the U.S. Army! Dec 1975 - May 2006

Love it! Great video, Shawn! Basics, gear, and skills mixed with overnighters. Sounds fantastic!

You forgot to mention the optional snap on cargo shelf for the LC-1. I got one in 1988 for work. Back packing a Bison seismograph and cables ( over 100 lbs). No pack but just the frame... I still have two complete ones and I still use he cargo shelf to stabalize a tent/sleeping gear.

I heard that Tom gobble I’d love to see a over night hunting video I was looking at both of these packs the other day I’m still a little torn between them I like the old school but love the look of the new school

Thank you for pack review. Catch your video Sunday. Hopefully Texas treated you nice. Sir have a great day

Thanks for the video ❤ ALICE pack and LBE has proven themselves and earned a place with me.

I lost my old alice pack so 10 years ago I bought a savotta medium size. Works greT

Love Alice dearly, but Savotta makes a killer pack for real.

RU-vid must really like this video, top of recommendations today. 🎉

I was in the marine corps in 1979 and the Alice pack is i what got to use and I still have one to this day its tuff and it still does what it was designed to do I don't load it as heavy as I did when I was a young marine in my beloved corps but it holds all my nessary gear and comfort items that I take tent camping or hammock camping I could see using the other pack as well and as they say ya get what ya pay for so I say get the good gear the first time

I’ve been using that jaakari for about 3ish years. Put a small admin pouch on the front, canteen on the side. Fkn love that thing man. It just works without all the bells and whistles

I own and use the Savotta Jaakari currently. I have used many others through my life and find it to be the overall best. I paid a lot of money for it and it has been worth the price!

Ive humped an alice since 1988. They arent the best but I know I lived out of one for awhile. But as I have gotten older and my day hikes are now with young grands, I have moved to a Savotta jakkari S. It is perfect and indestructible like ole alice gal.

I've never served in the military but my uncle and neighbor who did use to give me bdu and gear all the time when I was a kid to go camping still have it all including my NOS alice pack

I have 3 Savotta backpack ,they are very well made , nice review

I have two Alice packs medium and large. I wouldn’t get rid of them at gun point.

Alice pack for me. It served me well for years and carry on. Plus, you have the frame for any scenario.

I found a NOS alice frame at work, and my cousin gave me an old pack. I have yet to put them together but I am really excited to use it when I do.

This was something different but I really enjoyed it corporal!! Thanks for the pack review. I'm looking for a new one for camping, bushcraft, hiking and overall outdoor use. No matter what I've seen I always came back looking at the alice pack. I love the durability and simplicity of it!!

Thanks again for your advise!

Another killer video as always

Thanks Corporal. Get in touch with Spec-Ops Brand, they’re down in Texas. They make some of the best heavy duty gear I’ve ever used. That sounded like one heck of a gobbler in the background.

Did I hear a turkey? Ooo, Corporal gonna have a good hunting season! Yup I heard it a little closer! Love the gear review! Thanks, Corporal for bringing back lovely, hateful memories of the Alice! You ain’t lying either, love that gear! Hate it too! And it’s indestructible!!! Semper Fi, Marine

I didn't know there was any other backpack BUT an A.L.I.C.E. pack, either medium or large. I've carried both. I carried a large only when I was required to be the R.T.O. and carried the PRC-25 in the radio pocket. I prefer the medium and still use it for all my hiking or camping needs.

Shawn, I have been enjoying your video lessons for years, and learn more every week. But this presentation puts you above all the pretend experts out there. Your in depth knowledge of these packs, why and how they evolved, what the purpose of the various different designs, gave me even more respect for you, if that is possible. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, week in and week out!

Love the old Alice packs

Big fan of my Medium Savotta. Good quality, practical and it looks cool.

Rad video, I just picked up an Alice pack and put the Molle 2 waste belt and shoulder straps on it. It’s a hell of a hack you might wanna try. Just needed an extra foot (6” each side) of the webbing to attach the straps to the frame and it’s good to go!

Good evaluations of these bags.

I love all Corporals Corner videos! This is the video I have been waiting for. I need to get a bag/backpack, but I don't want to spend more than $100. Does spending more than that for a bag make sense? My only other requirement is it not look military.

Thanks for Sharing

I will always use my large Alice. I have had it for 30 years. This one in particular 2from my step dad. A retired airforce cornel, he passed some 8 years ago. Love that man

Thank you for the midweek... Have a great weekend! See you Sunday!

You are actually educating about the various backpacks . I have seen people go out into the forest or desert , telling me they have the ultimate pack . Some people maybe hiked an hour , and we're hiking back to their vehicle saying it was to hard . Maybe they had the wrong equipment.

Great videos lately Corp Kelly.

"Outstanding " both bags are worth carrying, yes

Just can't get enough of this channel! Love these packs

My shoulders got rubbed raw just looking at that ALICE pack 🤣

I’m the same with you, Mr. K. You were one of my first channels I watched and I still love you, even though I have been playing away for a bit 😊 😁👍🏼

I see you changed the mic. Sounding good. How you liking the Hollyland mics?

Really enjoy the gear reviews!

Loving vids like this.

The savotta is just amazing 😍

A true inspiration just for the sheer volume and consistency of content ✌️

Thank you for showing and explaining these packs. You cov3red a lot of information. Being non military, I have never seen these packs in person. Now I can figure out which will work best for me.

Thanks usefull information

I have all sizes of the Jääkäri pack and they are built to standard above all others.

👍👍👍 Savotta makes good quality gear. I have the Savotta Jääkäri S and am very happy with it. What makes this Pack range so good is it's simplicity .. BUT .. with the ability to be customised as the User requires. The range of accessories available and subsequent different configurations are to be seen to be believed. My little Jääkäri S .. I have added a chest strap, a set of the '4L' Pouches and a 'Beaver Tail'. When I need additional space, I just 'Molle On' the Side Pouches which gives me an additional 8 litres and then the Beaver Tail on the rear of the pack. Often, I just pack gear / whatever inside the Side Pouches and put those pouches inside the Pack, which gives me a nice streamlined exterior. If I require 'in the field' (such as with Grocery Shopping and the original 'list' has been turned into a 'free-for-all' .. 'specials' are not to be walked past if relevant 😁), then the side pouches are then just moved to the outside. The 'Beaver Tail' .. comes in handy for Jackets, Ponchos, Tarps, etc, when not needed at the time .. or a stack of firewood / whatever. When not required, it rolls up small and goes into the pack. A good comparison and not knocking the ALICE System (I have never used it .. different time, different theatre of ops). It looks to have acquitted itself well and judging from it's continuing popularity, will continue to do so. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

A Medium Alice pack is hard to beat.

Didn't they drop a large or xl out of a hot air baloon too? Bulletproof bags. Great review!

Excellent as usual, my wife and i agree the changes are great.

Excellent review! Thank you. I love a good backpack.

Thank you for telling me what those extra straps were on the gear bag now I know how to fix mine.

Thank ya BROTHER, for yar onist review & I personally TRUST yar reviews. Happy Memorial Day BROTHER.

I have that second pack in black I use it for walking on the trails in my town.

I love my Savotta!

Outstanding AF!!!

Awesome video!

The self reliance outfitters scout pack looks very similar to the Savotta Jaakari, Savotta also makes an XL Jaakari.

I have a Tactical Tailor Alice/Malice and Savotta Jaakari xl. The Savotta is what you want if you don’t want/can’t return to your way of life. They are built for life and then some.

Love catching up and learning a new technique thanks for the work you put into the loadouts etc.