I've got one of those bags, it's a great size for out and about. I pair it with the Foxtrot Mk2 waist pack and a couple of pouches on the waist pack belt. A very capable modular system for the nicer months.
Hi, I have both. Both are great, but different. Savotta is clearly larger. A huge large main expandable compartment with a small zipped pocket in it, not accessible from the outside. Plenty of Molle, but the closing straps gets a bit in the middle. Other than this, it's a beast. Specially if you combine it with side pockets not too big. I recommend the E&E Helikon canteen pouches. The HT Bergen is smaller in size, but more organised and (IMHO) a bit more user friendly. A real daysack. (Jaakari S is a pack you can live from for a week, if well seized). Also, very versatile, good old looking, and less tacticool. At the end the choice is between a large bucket swallowing everything, or a more dedicated daysack plenty of possibilities. Helikon also has the Raider, a really well designed and versatile daypack, larger than the bergen.
Wow! nice pack for sure Panz...all the bells n whistles but without the clutter...I really like the fact that (other than the inner pocket) there are no Zippers to fail...reminds me a bit of the early Becker Patrol Packs...though I really think those two small front stash pockets are a great design feature...thanks amigo!...woods
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. That is certainly a great looking, practical pack. It has excellent features. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Yes, I like those European traditional pack types, though the Alice packs are pretty close to that. Have modded my German and Norwegian rucksacks to have some more modern features but they still have nowhere near the amount of this rucksack. That front pouch looks very handy, like a good sized map (and other stuff) pouch.
You should do some reviews on Roaring Fire back packs. They have great reviews from other YT. However I find your videos more honest and genuine. Also LA Police Gear looks like awesome stuff for not a lot of money.
It doesnt look very stiff, when you had it hung on the tree it looks like its really soft and saggy, how would you rate the cordura and is it waterproof? Thanks for the review.
That looks awesome! Great pack, Prepared Wanderer, I’m just curious have you done a video where you do a bigger sized overnight pack where you show good gear like a single person tent and more long term pack videos? I’ve watched tons of your vids and some great day packs and maybe one night pack set ups but I haven’t seen too much more long term packs so I just wanted to ask. Thank you for the awesome videos!
The cover for the pouches could be about an inch longer to hold a canteen better. Plus they sewed the pouch pocket a little bit too far down making it harder to get things in and out of the pouches. Other than that I really like the pack
What is the difference between this, and the Helikon-Tex Matilda pack ??? It looks smaller than the Matilda, snd has no way of adding any extra pouches, like the Matilda does on the sides.
I can answer that for you as I got both. The helikon bergen is fully cordura and small in size, it holds (officially) 19 litres, but it's a very organized 19 litres. It's hard wearing and really well put together. The Matilda is the same, except larger, more molle options but its made from 90% nylon. When fully loaded its painful to carry and as much as I want to like it, I simply can't.
@@thefucrew9865 No mate. The matilda holds close to twice the amount, it just isnt comfortable doing so over long distances. The outer pouches draw the weight weight away from you and the straps cut in. It's a nightmare in my personal experience.
This backpack would be perfect. However there are 2 straps missing at the bottom of the pack. Meaning you cannot hand a tent or a sleeping bag at the bottom of the backpack
@@ThePreparedWandererthank you for you're reply sir 😊I decided to buy this backpack next month anyway because it's visualy the best backpack out there. I will figure out how to strap a sleeping bag at the bottom of the backpack.
Happy Memorial Day! Why don't most reviewers say the price? It looks like a great bag, and your review is thorough, but Helikon Tex gear seems wildly overpriced most times.
@@ThePreparedWanderer I have seen you do that. I wasn't necessarily accusing you of intentionally doing that. Your response of "Go watch some more videos" is less than welcoming to a relatively new subscriber. I'll stick around for a while to see some more videos, but in these atrocious financial times, it seems price should always be a consideration. For instance, you sling bag video just before this one specifically stated the price. At first, I thought it was a bit high, until you showed me the tactical uses of an edc bag that can be shifted and used on the fly in tight quarters. The price seemed much more reasonable after you very good review. I'm hoping you were just in a bad mood when you responded so disrespectfully without even answering the general question.
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Seems like an updated version of the medium ALICE. Been thinking about getting one, they look like great bags. Price points been about 30 bucks too high to justify to myself though.
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Yup, totally agree... best bushcraft daypack and even overnighter! 👍
I've got one of those bags, it's a great size for out and about. I pair it with the Foxtrot Mk2 waist pack and a couple of pouches on the waist pack belt. A very capable modular system for the nicer months.
I really want a bergen mk2 with a respectable hip belt, integrated rainfly pouch on the bottom, and load lifters.
I'd love to see a 35-40litr version.
Did you forget the pocket in the lid?
I have the same pack on OD green. It's my favourite. Undisputed champ of the daypacks, IMHO. 👍🏻
im debating between the savotta jaakari s vs Helikon-Tex Bergen Backpack? thanks!
Hi, I have both. Both are great, but different. Savotta is clearly larger. A huge large main expandable compartment with a small zipped pocket in it, not accessible from the outside. Plenty of Molle, but the closing straps gets a bit in the middle. Other than this, it's a beast. Specially if you combine it with side pockets not too big. I recommend the E&E Helikon canteen pouches.
The HT Bergen is smaller in size, but more organised and (IMHO) a bit more user friendly. A real daysack. (Jaakari S is a pack you can live from for a week, if well seized). Also, very versatile, good old looking, and less tacticool.
At the end the choice is between a large bucket swallowing everything, or a more dedicated daysack plenty of possibilities.
Helikon also has the Raider, a really well designed and versatile daypack, larger than the bergen.
Great vid mate
I want one!
I’ve been wanting one for a while now. I think I’m going to have to get one
Really nice pack! I will keep my LL Bean Continental Rucksack.
Definitely my favourite daysack that I've ever chucked on. Stunning design, it's like a fucking TARDIS.
Happy Memorial Day Wendell. Reminds me of my Continental Ruck from L.L. Bean except nicer.
Wow! nice pack for sure Panz...all the bells n whistles but without the clutter...I really like the fact that (other than the inner pocket) there are no Zippers to fail...reminds me a bit of the early Becker Patrol Packs...though I really think those two small front stash pockets are a great design feature...thanks amigo!...woods
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. That is certainly a great looking, practical pack. It has excellent features. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Yes, I like those European traditional pack types, though the Alice packs are pretty close to that. Have modded my German and Norwegian rucksacks to have some more modern features but they still have nowhere near the amount of this rucksack. That front pouch looks very handy, like a good sized map (and other stuff) pouch.
I'm still using the LL Bean Contintental pack you recommended years ago.
Great pack
Great bag
Looks a lot like a military Alice pack with some additional features. Do you think it would attach to an Alice frame?
I wouldn't say ultimate but can't dispute that it looks decent!
Good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Great video and bag
You should do some reviews on Roaring Fire back packs. They have great reviews from other YT. However I find your videos more honest and genuine. Also LA Police Gear looks like awesome stuff for not a lot of money.
I've done reviews on both roaring fire and La police gear. Thank you for watching.
Great review. Any other packs you would suggest in this size for comparison?
Look at hidden Woodsmen packs
I love helikon Tex products just wish they had a us shipper lol
It doesnt look very stiff, when you had it hung on the tree it looks like its really soft and saggy, how would you rate the cordura and is it waterproof?
Thanks for the review.
That looks awesome! Great pack, Prepared Wanderer, I’m just curious have you done a video where you do a bigger sized overnight pack where you show good gear like a single person tent and more long term pack videos? I’ve watched tons of your vids and some great day packs and maybe one night pack set ups but I haven’t seen too much more long term packs so I just wanted to ask. Thank you for the awesome videos!
Here you go:
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I wish they would make this same pack but bigger. Its too small. Like you said... good for light gear days so mainly a summer pack
Agreed!!
Are the pouches detachable?
no
The cover for the pouches could be about an inch longer to hold a canteen better. Plus they sewed the pouch pocket a little bit too far down making it harder to get things in and out of the pouches. Other than that I really like the pack
amazon no stock.
What is the difference between this, and the Helikon-Tex Matilda pack ???
It looks smaller than the Matilda, snd has no way of adding any extra pouches, like the Matilda does on the sides.
I can answer that for you as I got both.
The helikon bergen is fully cordura and small in size, it holds (officially) 19 litres, but it's a very organized 19 litres. It's hard wearing and really well put together.
The Matilda is the same, except larger, more molle options but its made from 90% nylon. When fully loaded its painful to carry and as much as I want to like it, I simply can't.
@@danawankinthewoods.5642, but, you can fit the same amount of stuff in both, and the Bergen will feel better carrying it ???
Two different size packs
@@thefucrew9865 No mate. The matilda holds close to twice the amount, it just isnt comfortable doing so over long distances. The outer pouches draw the weight weight away from you and the straps cut in.
It's a nightmare in my personal experience.
@@danawankinthewoods.5642, Thank you, Brother !!!
That is great information !!!
I truly appreciate that !!!
This backpack would be perfect. However there are 2 straps missing at the bottom of the pack. Meaning you cannot hand a tent or a sleeping bag at the bottom of the backpack
Yes you can. You use your own straps
@@ThePreparedWandererthank you for you're reply sir 😊I decided to buy this backpack next month anyway because it's visualy the best backpack out there. I will figure out how to strap a sleeping bag at the bottom of the backpack.
Sick ass foo!
Happy Memorial Day! Why don't most reviewers say the price? It looks like a great bag, and your review is thorough, but Helikon Tex gear seems wildly overpriced most times.
I state prices plenty of times. Go watch some more videos
@@ThePreparedWanderer I have seen you do that. I wasn't necessarily accusing you of intentionally doing that.
Your response of "Go watch some more videos" is less than welcoming to a relatively new subscriber.
I'll stick around for a while to see some more videos, but in these atrocious financial times, it seems price should always be a consideration.
For instance, you sling bag video just before this one specifically stated the price. At first, I thought it was a bit high, until you showed me the tactical uses of an edc bag that can be shifted and used on the fly in tight quarters. The price seemed much more reasonable after you very good review.
I'm hoping you were just in a bad mood when you responded so disrespectfully without even answering the general question.
People need to do more research before making blanket statements. It's exhausting
Try to use what u have and focus more on the journey
Thanks for the advice 🤔
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No idea what you are talking about
Looks good but where’s it made ? I heard that they outsource to china if so no thanks
Says Poland on the bag it came in for me
They are a polish company that's comparable to Fjallraven for quality
I’m also a big guy, that pack appears to be small on you…
Everything looks small on me 😂
Seems like an updated version of the medium ALICE. Been thinking about getting one, they look like great bags. Price points been about 30 bucks too high to justify to myself though.