I've been using Savotta packs for years now, had one in the army, bought a Jääkäri L for shorter trips and the legendary model 906 for plus two-week hikes. Rugged as all hell, no bullshit and no compromises. Word of advice for those thinking about buying AND upgrading the Jääkäri L - you can overpack it, but you'll overload it. If you add 10+ liters worth of pouches and it starts to weigh 12+ kilos, just consider buying the XL (or the 906). I used the L on a two-week trip to Lapland in autumn, overpacked and full of pouches. Not too comfy, the suspenders aren't designed for that. Not excruciatingly bad though. Pack it right and test it. Might change the 906 to an XL at some point, since I like the Cordura fabric a bit more. State-of-the-art equipment, all of them.
12 kilos, 26 pounds, cool. When I was backpacking across the United States in my teens, I lugged around 75 pound, (34 kg), packs. Now I am older, damaged disk, necrotic hip, torn meniscus, I just figured I can't backpack. I lost about 40 pounds before my hip replacement, so I could carry a light pack, but my necrosis, I could walk too far, and be 7nable to walk home until I recuperated.
@@tomcondon6169 If you didn't have someone to teach you, you probably didn't have your pack set up right. Most injury's come from loading it/putting it on wrong or having your straps the incorrect length. Heavy ass packs can mess you up big time. You probably learned but by then the damage was done.
My fathers parent were both off the boat from Ukraine 🇺🇦.....My Dads mother spoke no English....We love watching your videos together....They are AWESOME.....Keep up the good work ....Thomas & Paul
I am a huge fan of Savotta packs! I think that the medium is the perfect Bushcraft pack. I did an extensive review on it a couple of years ago. Thanks for demonstrating the full trio of packs!
Lars during the Zombie apocalypses…..……"Spring is here! It's AWESOME!" HA! When you own a tank, it's hard to worry! Love ya Lars!! Always a great video....every time......count on it!!
Wow Lars, we had 8c today and tapped the maples today and look forward to making some syrup. Snow still 60cms deep off the trails, creeks started to show water on top today after two days of 8c, tmrw cooler, but monday 9c.....and rain snow mix which will make things and flooding a real thing with the ground still frozen. Lars and family have a great weekend....cheers Fred
He has, albeit a while ago. The Star Wars domes were if I recall, something his father in law did at one time. If you search through Lars' video back catalogue, you'll come across them. 😊
I've used the medium model for shorter outings in the Swiss and French Alps. It is always in my car with a load-out as a get-home-bag. Very sturdy indeed, and I can only recommend it. Greetings from the Dutch-guy in the Swiss Jura-mountains.
Great video brother my kids enjoy watching you my 5 year old son really like the SRV my 13 year old daughter like the little snow machine we can't wait to see you on another adventure thank you for your knowledge and expertise and review 👍👍👍
Hi Lars, I absolutely love your videos, and I love this one!!! I have, however, watched all of your camping videos several times over. Will you be putting more out soon?
Yes I will of course do camp videos. At the moment it is not really a good time to go camping, as there are too much wet snow in the woods. Travel on foot or in a vehicle is almost impossible here. flatland with lots of clay :)
when I watch I connect another youtube chenel with Siberian wilderness sounds and play that as backround. We're in 'shelter in place' which means no going out unless necessary so this is relaxing.
I use the Jääkäri S, and it's Varusteleka cousin Särmä TST, as front pack when carrying a lot of gear on portage. Helps to balance myself. That said, the Jääkäri M's lumbar setup is my favorite. I don't own the L or XL, but the XL is something to consider.
Bless you Mr Lars for allowing us to look at something other than the stuff about the virus Fantastic video today.... looking forward to the trips in the forest , readying the various vehicles and just visiting with you.....let’s have a great year .......stay safe!
When Lars was saying how awesome mine packs are I thought to myself you know he's quite right because we all know how much more tasty grizzly bears and moose are when harvested by Claymore mines I mean it's just so awesome that perimeter defense can feed your family. 😁
Those are some nice looking packs brother, I know you will give them a thorough "test". I can't say I know anyone else that I would listen to if I was looking for a new pack. Have a great weekend and all the best to you and the family!
You are my favorite RUclipsr by far, but you're beginning to cost me a lot of money! I just ordered an M36 hat from Varusteleka, and now I have to get three new backpacks!( plus chaga, new knives etc.) Spaseebo, awesome!
Lars, the M.O.L.L.E system and pals webbing, are the two most significant changes in military and tactical application in decades. They have allowed completely modular systems, tailored by the end user. SUPAH SUPAH AWESOME!!!
I bought my Jakkari XL and have never regretted it since, it's the best pack I've ever had and will probably last me the rest of my life. (Probably because I can't justify spending even more money on another bag lol)
At point # 1:21 there are two buildings in the background while you are talking. The one on the right, further in the background, has a very high and steep roof, and sort of a cupola on top. I'm curious to know if all that space above the floor that has the window is used for anything. And can you get up to the cupola?
Great gear video Lars. I noticed today that the survival shovel you reviewed awhile ago is on clearance for $19.95 US lol. Hope y'all are well. Stay safe.
Hallo Lars, Glückwunsch zu deiner tollen Savotta Rucksack Collektion 👍😁 Ich selbst habe den Large Jâger Rucksack davon, ein klasse Teil! Ich freue mich schon auf weitere Videos von dir. Gruß Torsten 🙂
I have a large one similar to the large one you showed us and it does have side pockets and a separate inner pocket for laptops, food or any other item which will fit easily.I paid less than $70.00 U.S. Dollars for it and it was made in California by the company S.O.C. (Sandpiper of California) and their packs are sold to the military also and I got it at a military base exchange.
I have a 38L pack with no frame support. (It's not Savotta) But my wife always asks: "" I Wonder some times what are you carrying inside, cuz it is massive sometimes." Well she is true. i carry only the essentials: 1l watwer 0.7l water, fa kit,a 870lumen light, coffee spoon with emergency grips, salt n' pepa, Lusikka /haarukka (Spoon and fork combi), Firestarters; matches; a bit of gatherered tree bark, 2knives with scandi grind, an axe, silcky super accel 21, trangia 1l aluminium pot and grip, trangia coffee pot, a wooden cup. (kuksa), some "emergerncy paper" ,axe and always 2 plastic bags for either fish, or trash. Cuz i NEVER leave the nature with more than i came with. I try and leave it with less.
Hi Lars ,I have the Savotta Jakaari M for a few months now , I think that is my pack to go . If I need more gear with me because of the weather or for a More day hike I attach simple enough the stuff on the molle and I am good to go . For one nights in the forest between march and oktober everything fits in the pack . Really Awesome gear that Finnish stuff . Great video again Stay safe and Greets from the Netherlands .
Ah yes the fun with MOLLE ^^ just sitting at home and trying out all the options can get you over days and then the fun to search for all the molle-stuff, all the camo/colour-options .... @Lars: a nice customization for molle-straps is weaving a shock-cord through, for "enhanced" attachement-options ;) I did this to my 3day molle-bag for easy&fast concealment in the woods, but also verry practical in the city and for work it, some "civilian" thingys wont fit the molle-standarts ;)
These 3 to replace 19(?) or so packs. You should have bought these from the beginning then, but so it is sometimes. Ideas come when they want, (as well as wizards in Lord of the Ring movies) and so does favorite gear, sometimes it seems, giving the feeling of "why did I not get this much earlier", I guess, that it is a common experience for many? An interesting part of life? Maybe not for everyone, 1000 denier Cordura Nylon, "Molle" and so, adding some extra weight (+ more strength, toughness and sturdiness, of cause) and price to the pack I would estimate? For what you are doing, they seem perfect, I see that. Looking forward to see the review of the XL version also at some point then, :o) the showing of the drone and also nice day, as usual!!!
Enjoyed the overview! I haven't heard a bad word about any of the Savotta packs yet. Did you end up experiencing any issues with the Splav Landing M pack? I have it as well, and I really enjoy using it, but I'm wondering if I should be looking out for any problems with it in the long run.
It’s Russian SSO SPOSN Partizan double sided camo. It’s on eBay by a seller called “thebestofrussia”. I have 2 sets from him. They are excellent quality.
Great overview of the packs, thanks! I started with the M and was immediately in love with it. I still am. L followed a month later as soon as the 'winter' started as i needed more volume. So far I have only needed to use it three times and with around 15kg it was pretty comfortable...apart from the damned squeaking of the cords and god knows what else. Not an issue when you are trudging through snow or dry leaves, but when all you can hear is the pack squeaking it's enough to drive you crazy and spoil your trip. I tried silicone spray and wrapping the frame in tape but to no avail. Any ideas? That issue is what's stopping me from loving it. It's built like a tank though and i can see it outlasting the TT mk.3 by decades. Your review of the S made sure it joined the family soon after. I use it for everything from carrying groceries, tools to work to hiking. With the foam mat 12 bottles of wine are no problem over a kilometer or three!(many times tested) If I can't resolve the squeaking issue of L this year, I will replace it with LJK as soon as I can justify it. For now overpacked M with pouches reigns supreme
Perhaps it was overloaded with 15 kg, but from carrying comfort it really didn't feel to be so. Silicone spray and taping the frame was advice from Savotta after I emailed them so i might not be the only one with this issue. The pack would be truly great if only it kept quiet! If the next winters are like the last it will be a long time until I can justify investing in LJK
I should probably get myself a Savotta backpack as well, pretty easy since Varusteleka is just a20 min drive away. I'm still extremely devoted to my Veshmeshoks and 6sh112, good backpacks.
hello Sir: just an observation-i noticed while you are driving your tank deal-if it is interest to you.might be able to drag behind your tank a huge-heavy cross- tie or a square huge tree or equivalent. sure would make a decent road behind you. and cover up your tank tracks..like i say just an observation..i figure you have already thought of this..good video have a good one.
1st video I started to hit the thumbs down but I didnt I hit the up pretty good info lars ? You and yours and everyone who watches your vids and those who don't. Stay safe and healthy and pray !!!
Question, (this is off topic), a discussion came up about Ukraine, people buy their homes, but have to pay rent if they grow a garden bigger than a certain size, or have livestock. What is the situation in Russia? Do you own your home? Do you own your land? If not, how does it work?
Great review. I had this really crappy pack that looked good with molle and everything, but just fell apart when used. I'd love an actual functional design that IS properly fabricated with high-grade materials.
@@Sn0w1981 It has to. The main customer of Savotta is not civilians. It is just extra money on the side (also why the stuff ain't cheap. They can afford to ask premium). Their main customer is Finnish Defence Forces, Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Police. So it is just literally mill spec stuff. These aren't the exact models they sell to government, but pretty much "Pack Savotta makes for Finnish government modified to suit wider tastes". Mostly that means lots and lots of molle. Where as some of the goverment contract design have sown in pockets and holders, well since they know what gear to expect. The pack was ground up designed to fit known on issue government kit. So yeah the gear is pretty direct military issue quality stuff and I mean on level of "this has to survive conscripts and massed reserve army use". Meaning it must be ridiculously overbuilt, since no one is as good at breaking gear as conscript. Professional soldier: Well I better take care of my gear so it takes care of me. Conscript noname: Yeah.... Just so we are clear, this is governments gear. Not mine. So I don't care if it survives. One fine hobby of Finnish conscript amusement. torture testing issue packs and other load bearing gear for how many 10 kg anti-tank mines you can pack in and on them and still lift it. Yeah.... Just like idiot proofing is hard, so is conscript proofing.
Lars, as a long term pack rat, and in the interests of recycling and your family's survival, why not offer some of your collection of 19 packs for sale on the merchandise list. I am sure that you will find customers amongst your subscribers, and let's face it, collecting and selling scrap metal to the local scrap yard isn't that different to this suggestion. I appreciate that you don't take money for advertising products, but is selling a Survival Russia T shirt that different to selling a second hand Lar's pack rat pack when survival is the intention..
I've been using Savotta packs for years now, had one in the army, bought a Jääkäri L for shorter trips and the legendary model 906 for plus two-week hikes. Rugged as all hell, no bullshit and no compromises.
Word of advice for those thinking about buying AND upgrading the Jääkäri L - you can overpack it, but you'll overload it. If you add 10+ liters worth of pouches and it starts to weigh 12+ kilos, just consider buying the XL (or the 906). I used the L on a two-week trip to Lapland in autumn, overpacked and full of pouches. Not too comfy, the suspenders aren't designed for that. Not excruciatingly bad though. Pack it right and test it.
Might change the 906 to an XL at some point, since I like the Cordura fabric a bit more. State-of-the-art equipment, all of them.
12 kilos, 26 pounds, cool. When I was backpacking across the United States in my teens, I lugged around 75 pound, (34 kg), packs. Now I am older, damaged disk, necrotic hip, torn meniscus, I just figured I can't backpack. I lost about 40 pounds before my hip replacement, so I could carry a light pack, but my necrosis, I could walk too far, and be 7nable to walk home until I recuperated.
"Jääkäri"
Thank you Finland, very cool
906 is really good. I have also the smaller one 1200. It is a bit more compact and one of my most used backpacks, but not made for a big guy.
Awesome Lars. The largest superconductor was cool . You make some of the most awesome videos. 😊❤🙏
@@tomcondon6169 If you didn't have someone to teach you, you probably didn't have your pack set up right. Most injury's come from loading it/putting it on wrong or having your straps the incorrect length. Heavy ass packs can mess you up big time. You probably learned but by then the damage was done.
My fathers parent were both off the boat from Ukraine 🇺🇦.....My Dads mother spoke no English....We love watching your videos together....They are AWESOME.....Keep up the good work ....Thomas & Paul
lars now officially owns the word "awesome"
Well according to me: He owned it some years ago. ^^
Thats awesome
Thank you for being so polite, I'm not normally a backpack person but thank you
Your the only guy not talking about the Virious. 👍🇺🇸
I am a huge fan of Savotta packs! I think that the medium is the perfect Bushcraft pack. I did an extensive review on it a couple of years ago. Thanks for demonstrating the full trio of packs!
Nice bit “0” kit you’ve helped me discover a new pack. And thank you for that. Mr. AWSOME.
Lars during the Zombie apocalypses…..……"Spring is here! It's AWESOME!" HA!
When you own a tank, it's hard to worry! Love ya Lars!! Always a great video....every time......count on it!!
Right on!
Thanks Lars and Mrs. SR
Wow Lars, we had 8c today and tapped the maples today and look forward to making some syrup. Snow still 60cms deep off the trails, creeks started to show water on top today after two days of 8c, tmrw cooler, but monday 9c.....and rain snow mix which will make things and flooding a real thing with the ground still frozen. Lars and family have a great weekend....cheers Fred
The awesomeness begins NOW
Always a treat to watch you and your upbeat manner!
Survival Russia most awesome survival channel. Thankyou Lars. Now,I got to get out on the trail and train .😊❤🙏
Stay well friend! You are Awesome and always informative and entertaining.
Looks like a very customizable and versatile system... I like it.
Super super awesome Lars! Gator too!
The buildings on your property look really interesting, you should do a video showing off the architecture!
He has, albeit a while ago. The Star Wars domes were if I recall, something his father in law did at one time. If you search through Lars' video back catalogue, you'll come across them. 😊
I've used the medium model for shorter outings in the Swiss and French Alps. It is always in my car with a load-out as a get-home-bag. Very sturdy indeed, and I can only recommend it. Greetings from the Dutch-guy in the Swiss Jura-mountains.
Great video brother my kids enjoy watching you my 5 year old son really like the SRV my 13 year old daughter like the little snow machine we can't wait to see you on another adventure thank you for your knowledge and expertise and review 👍👍👍
Hi Lars, I absolutely love your videos, and I love this one!!! I have, however, watched all of your camping videos several times over. Will you be putting more out soon?
Yes I will of course do camp videos. At the moment it is not really a good time to go camping, as there are too much wet snow in the woods. Travel on foot or in a vehicle is almost impossible here. flatland with lots of clay :)
@@SurvivalRussia It is a bit of a soggy season after all I suppose, well I'll be happy whenever it happens. Cheers:)
I have the Jääkäri M and i'm very happy with it. These packs are awesome!👌
Great to see you -best wishes to you all -keep safe .
Hello, I’m watching you from France. You’re making great videos. continue your adventure on youtube, or had you bought your superb jacket, thank you.
Lars , Nice packs , great to visit with you again, I hope this finds you well, stay safe my friend , God bless !
when I watch I connect another youtube chenel with Siberian wilderness sounds and play that as backround. We're in 'shelter in place' which means no going out unless necessary so this is relaxing.
Love the Russian architecture of the building behind you...and your smock!
Your channel is SUPER AWESOME
Another awesome video Lars, thanks for making them!
I use the Jääkäri S, and it's Varusteleka cousin Särmä TST, as front pack when carrying a lot of gear on portage. Helps to balance myself. That said, the Jääkäri M's lumbar setup is my favorite.
I don't own the L or XL, but the XL is something to consider.
Greetings from Finland
Perfect timing. Just this week I decided to look for a new backpack.
Finnish gear is always well made. Great stuff.
Yes. Kiitos!
YOU, Lars are awesome! we love you.
Bless you Mr Lars for allowing us to look at something other than the stuff about the virus
Fantastic video today.... looking forward to the trips in the forest , readying the various vehicles
and just visiting with you.....let’s have a great year .......stay safe!
The virus won't survive over there)))
i have around 12 backpacks in my closet. but another one wont hurt!!! haha thanks for the great video Lars!
I have around 19 or so. you can never have too may backpacks :)
When Lars was saying how awesome mine packs are I thought to myself you know he's quite right because we all know how much more tasty grizzly bears and moose are when harvested by Claymore mines I mean it's just so awesome that perimeter defense can feed your family. 😁
Using a claymore for that. Its quite possible but youll have to pick the fragments one by one from the meat.
If Lars says its awesome you know its awesome!
Those are some nice looking packs brother, I know you will give them a thorough "test". I can't say I know anyone else that I would listen to if I was looking for a new pack. Have a great weekend and all the best to you and the family!
Excellent video/info. Awesome system!
Good stuff and good looking pack's.
👊💀👍🍻
I love your channel! It's the real deal! Wish I was there. Glad you didn't get arrested from the last video at the secret site😮😂
You are my favorite RUclipsr by far, but you're beginning to cost me a lot of money! I just ordered an M36 hat from Varusteleka, and now I have to get three new backpacks!( plus chaga, new knives etc.) Spaseebo, awesome!
You will like the cap :)
@@SurvivalRussia thanks Lars
@Chris Kavanaugh don't forget a Silky saw
THANKS great looking packs
Excellent video, and excellent packs.
Where did you get your hat from? that's just the style I've been looking for.
Sno Dog looks like a fun way to get around and it hauls decent. Those Savotta packs look sturdy also.
Lars, the M.O.L.L.E system and pals webbing, are the two most significant changes in military and tactical application in decades. They have allowed completely modular systems, tailored by the end user. SUPAH SUPAH AWESOME!!!
I bought my Jakkari XL and have never regretted it since, it's the best pack I've ever had and will probably last me the rest of my life. (Probably because I can't justify spending even more money on another bag lol)
Great pack system Lars ..drone !cool
This one had the grey picture with 3 dots, but played fine. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
Again... Thank you for the info :)
Thank you . Lars .
Hi Lars, any update on Strix the owl? The people need to know. Great channel keep up the awesome work
At point # 1:21 there are two buildings in the background while you are talking. The one on the right, further in the background, has a very high and steep roof, and sort of a cupola on top. I'm curious to know if all that space above the floor that has the window is used for anything. And can you get up to the cupola?
IT's probaply his sauna building. :D
sharpshooter tower for when the Mexicans try to cross the border bang bang
That is the guest-house Lars did a video on it a year ago here ruclips.net/video/r_TO30jzyUA/видео.html&t
I got the Jakaari m about 8 months ago and love it!! I also added 2 XL pouches for the sides which makes it perfect for overnighters!! Great video!!!
Great gear video Lars. I noticed today that the survival shovel you reviewed awhile ago is on clearance for $19.95 US lol. Hope y'all are well. Stay safe.
What's that jacket? It looks reversible & I would like one like that!
They really have their bases covered, I really like the backpack 202, I bet it's way better built then my amazon basic backpack.
I have the medium pack, pretty impressed so far
100 kangaroos surveyed approve of those pouches.
Hallo Lars,
Glückwunsch zu deiner tollen Savotta Rucksack Collektion 👍😁
Ich selbst habe den Large Jâger Rucksack davon, ein klasse Teil!
Ich freue mich schon auf weitere Videos von dir.
Gruß Torsten 🙂
Excellent information, as usual! Thanks for showing these and explaining what makes them so good. :o)
I have a large one similar to the large one you showed us and it does have side pockets and a separate inner pocket for laptops, food or any other item which will fit easily.I paid less than $70.00 U.S. Dollars for it and it was made in California by the company S.O.C. (Sandpiper of California) and their packs are sold to the military also and I got it at a military base exchange.
Spring is my favorite time of the Year
I have a 38L pack with no frame support. (It's not Savotta) But my wife always asks: "" I Wonder some times what are you carrying inside, cuz it is massive sometimes." Well she is true. i carry only the essentials: 1l watwer 0.7l water, fa kit,a 870lumen light, coffee spoon with emergency grips, salt n' pepa, Lusikka /haarukka (Spoon and fork combi), Firestarters; matches; a bit of gatherered tree bark, 2knives with scandi grind, an axe, silcky super accel 21, trangia 1l aluminium pot and grip, trangia coffee pot, a wooden cup. (kuksa), some "emergerncy paper" ,axe and always 2 plastic bags for either fish, or trash. Cuz i NEVER leave the nature with more than i came with. I try and leave it with less.
Very nice I like the versatility of these packs. I would guess they're highly water resistant to waterproof like a dry bag? Thanks for sharing Lars
excellent choices.
Hi Lars ,I have the Savotta Jakaari M for a few months now , I think that is my pack to go . If I need more gear with me because of the weather or for a More day hike I attach simple enough the stuff on the molle and I am good to go . For one nights in the forest between march and oktober everything fits in the pack . Really Awesome gear that Finnish stuff . Great video again Stay safe and Greets from the Netherlands .
Hello from Carpați România!!!
Privet :)
Ah yes the fun with MOLLE ^^ just sitting at home and trying out all the options can get you over days and then the fun to search for all the molle-stuff, all the camo/colour-options ....
@Lars: a nice customization for molle-straps is weaving a shock-cord through, for "enhanced" attachement-options ;)
I did this to my 3day molle-bag for easy&fast concealment in the woods, but also verry practical in the city and for work it, some "civilian" thingys wont fit the molle-standarts ;)
Can't wait for the vehicle exploring action to begin.
Me too!! :)
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍
@John G 94/275
I, you, we, say thanks for a very honest review.
I appreciate that!
I got the Jäger XL ,it's awesome.
looks like you are doing a fine job supporting yourselves............. ha ha
Excellent!
Best Channel on RUclips....!
Das ist Toll. Danke.
7 Degrees Above 0 Degrees C Is Spring Like?! 44 Degrees F Still Winter To Me! But I'm In Florida! Good Video!
Drone all be awesome!
btw savotta is finnish word that originates from russian zavod (i guess something to do with lumber yard\work yard
These 3 to replace 19(?) or so packs. You should have bought these from the beginning then, but so it is sometimes. Ideas come when they want, (as well as wizards in Lord of the Ring movies) and so does favorite gear, sometimes it seems, giving the feeling of "why did I not get this much earlier", I guess, that it is a common experience for many? An interesting part of life?
Maybe not for everyone, 1000 denier Cordura Nylon, "Molle" and so, adding some extra weight (+ more strength, toughness and sturdiness, of cause) and price to the pack I would estimate? For what you are doing, they seem perfect, I see that. Looking forward to see the review of the XL version also at some point then, :o) the showing of the drone and also nice day, as usual!!!
Enjoyed the overview! I haven't heard a bad word about any of the Savotta packs yet.
Did you end up experiencing any issues with the Splav Landing M pack? I have it as well, and I really enjoy using it, but I'm wondering if I should be looking out for any problems with it in the long run.
whats that tarp (tent, shelter?) you have on the table? looks kinda like a camo version of a polish lavvu? i'd like to see it set-up
Abel Adventures it’s one of his prized possessions. Plash palatka
@@Eric-ew8jt just never seen a camo version of one before
It’s not a plash palatka. It’s a Hungarian Army rain cape, very similar to the polish lavuu. With two you can make a small tipi.
Missed you so much Lars!!
Hi Lars, good show and tell, what is the smock you are wearing and are they available somewhere ?
It’s Russian SSO SPOSN Partizan double sided camo. It’s on eBay by a seller called “thebestofrussia”. I have 2 sets from him. They are excellent quality.
I heard your supreme leader declared an extra holiday for all next week..!
It's true.But he is not our leader, we are his hostages and some of us are with Stockholm syndrome :)
Great overview of the packs, thanks! I started with the M and was immediately in love with it. I still am.
L followed a month later as soon as the 'winter' started as i needed more volume. So far I have only needed to use it three times and with around 15kg it was pretty comfortable...apart from the damned squeaking of the cords and god knows what else. Not an issue when you are trudging through snow or dry leaves, but when all you can hear is the pack squeaking it's enough to drive you crazy and spoil your trip. I tried silicone spray and wrapping the frame in tape but to no avail. Any ideas? That issue is what's stopping me from loving it. It's built like a tank though and i can see it outlasting the TT mk.3 by decades.
Your review of the S made sure it joined the family soon after. I use it for everything from carrying groceries, tools to work to hiking. With the foam mat 12 bottles of wine are no problem over a kilometer or three!(many times tested)
If I can't resolve the squeaking issue of L this year, I will replace it with LJK as soon as I can justify it.
For now overpacked M with pouches reigns supreme
I will have to check if my L is also squeaking like yours, because I don't remember it doing so. The LJK is very nice!
Perhaps it was overloaded with 15 kg, but from carrying comfort it really didn't feel to be so. Silicone spray and taping the frame was advice from Savotta after I emailed them so i might not be the only one with this issue. The pack would be truly great if only it kept quiet!
If the next winters are like the last it will be a long time until I can justify investing in LJK
I should probably get myself a Savotta backpack as well, pretty easy since Varusteleka is just a20 min drive away.
I'm still extremely devoted to my Veshmeshoks and 6sh112, good backpacks.
hello Sir: just an observation-i noticed while you are driving your tank deal-if it is interest to you.might be able to drag behind your tank a huge-heavy cross- tie or a square huge tree or equivalent. sure would make a decent road behind you. and cover up your tank tracks..like i say just an observation..i figure you have already thought of this..good video have a good one.
Lars you are confusing first thing you say is great pack no external pouches then what do you do add pouches .
happy trails
Fedt med en ny video i disse tider lars👍 er det slemt hos jer
I wonder if he likes these bags with a few videos about them
1st video I started to hit the thumbs down but I didnt I hit the up pretty good info lars ? You and yours and everyone who watches your vids and those who don't. Stay safe and healthy and pray !!!
can't imagine thinking thumbs down for one of Lars videos there should only be awesome or more awesome buttons :)
Those are some big printing cartridges.
What's that beautiful machine with the treads in the opening called? I need one.
Question, (this is off topic), a discussion came up about Ukraine, people buy their homes, but have to pay rent if they grow a garden bigger than a certain size, or have livestock. What is the situation in Russia? Do you own your home? Do you own your land? If not, how does it work?
Yes we own our land here. I'm not sure how it works with taxes out here :)
@@SurvivalRussia Thank you.
Is the Welcome to Survival Russia hoddie w/AKs on it no longer for sale?
Have you ever heard of Eberlestock backpacks?
Great review. I had this really crappy pack that looked good with molle and everything, but just fell apart when used. I'd love an actual functional design that IS properly fabricated with high-grade materials.
These MOLLE straps are tested to hold 150kg, in one eyelet only.
@@SurvivalRussia Impressive! Those packs might outlast most of us!
@@Sn0w1981 It has to. The main customer of Savotta is not civilians. It is just extra money on the side (also why the stuff ain't cheap. They can afford to ask premium). Their main customer is Finnish Defence Forces, Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Police. So it is just literally mill spec stuff. These aren't the exact models they sell to government, but pretty much "Pack Savotta makes for Finnish government modified to suit wider tastes". Mostly that means lots and lots of molle.
Where as some of the goverment contract design have sown in pockets and holders, well since they know what gear to expect. The pack was ground up designed to fit known on issue government kit.
So yeah the gear is pretty direct military issue quality stuff and I mean on level of "this has to survive conscripts and massed reserve army use". Meaning it must be ridiculously overbuilt, since no one is as good at breaking gear as conscript.
Professional soldier: Well I better take care of my gear so it takes care of me.
Conscript noname: Yeah.... Just so we are clear, this is governments gear. Not mine. So I don't care if it survives. One fine hobby of Finnish conscript amusement. torture testing issue packs and other load bearing gear for how many 10 kg anti-tank mines you can pack in and on them and still lift it. Yeah.... Just like idiot proofing is hard, so is conscript proofing.
Aloha from Hawaii
Lars, as a long term pack rat, and in the interests of recycling and your family's survival, why not offer some of your collection of 19 packs for sale on the merchandise list. I am sure that you will find customers amongst your subscribers, and let's face it, collecting and selling scrap metal to the local scrap yard isn't that different to this suggestion. I appreciate that you don't take money for advertising products, but is selling a Survival Russia T shirt that different to selling a second hand Lar's pack rat pack when survival is the intention..
Maybe not a bad idea :)
Very good point!