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I have a bottle pouch on one side of mine and a sustainment pouch on the opposite side, and actually I am thinking about just running two of the sustainment pouches I like how they ride closer to the pack, and u can use the side synch straps to go over the bottom and it makes for a nice and clean and comfortable carry.
I have a Snugpak rucksack almost identical to that! I bought it from a bootsale last year for £6.00! Only used once. One of those ‘impulsive lockdown buys’, for someone, probably. Works well,and good for a small tarp camp, this time of year… All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧⛺️
This is a very comfortable bag despite not having heaps of padding on the shoulder straps or waist belt. Savotta make various sizes of side pockets, I personally use the side pockets for water bottles and a small axe or hatchet fits between the side pocket and sits in the small elasticated side pocket of the bag as will a folding bow saw. This was my primary bag but the last year or so I have been using the Fjallraven Singi Stubben with additional side pockets.
I have one and they are bullet proof. I have added a few Savotta additional pouches that takes it up to 50l. I have heard that the Pathfinder Scout Pack is a very close copy - impersonation is the best form of flattery... Savotta is not cheap, but I have a funny feeling that you will get your monies worth as it will last a very long time. Looking forward to your overnighter with it.
A 30 liter bag should be lots for an overnighter, I suppose depending on the gear. My work pack is the USGI Molle 2 3 day assault pack and I am pretty sure it is only 25-30 liters and I don't feel put out for a couple days bushcamping out of it.
When looking for a medium sized bag for Winter hiking and overnight camping I looked at 30l bags and eventually dismissed them due to the poor load carrying harness. Basically they just weren't comfortable. I finally decided on the Fjallraven Singi 48l and it's the singular most comfortable bag I have ever used. The problem with Molle equipped medium rucks is I want to put my 8l Tasmanian Tiger side pouches on them and it just overwhelms the harness making them extremely uncomfortable. 30l is more than enough space but I'd rather load 30l into a 48l ruck and have the far more substantial harness for my comfort. Nice first impressions video, thanks
I understand what you mean, I'd always rather more space, I've loaded this up to 41 pound , two 7 ltr sustainment pouches and a 5 ltr first aid pouch , it was fine when I was carrying it , over some rough terrain , with a camera in one hand!! Lol but I would like something bigger
I have a Wiisport which is a fantastic bag. Something similar to the savotta, but a little bigger, about 75l. Same comfort and bombproof, but with a few added features. I'll not tell you but suggest you review one of them.
I recently purchased the xl, it’s a thing of beauty. Fitting pouches correctly is a little tricky and there are not many tutorials on TH-cam on how to do it either.
Looks good, I've found padding on straps to ve a pain on the arse, it bunches up and gets really uncomfortable. It's really nice but I don't see where it's spending that money??
I have the Savotta in S and L in green. I should have gone with brown since it doesnt look so military as green. The S is now my shopping bag after adding padded Särma straps (should have gotten the ones from Savotta instead) to it because what you can fit in it you can carry...while its small enough that it doesnt get too heavy for my fitness level. The L is ok but i dont like it. Its not as comfortable as my Osprey while the plus of durability adds quite a bit of weight. Now i got an ultralight 50L backpack that has nearly 3kg less weight. Especially with the new Ultra200 fabric ultralight backpacks got so much more durable that theres at least not for me any reason for the Savotta L.
I looked hard at the savotta l but I could justify the price so I got the Berghaus Spartan for 130 pound , it's unreal, I can't see how the savotta is better
Wallly- resurrected another one. To understand this pack, look at it’s Finnish border patrol brother. Thin straps are for a secure Mating of buttstock to shoulder as Vladimir Putin tries to infiltrate. Ditto the twin loops and shallow pockets for additional issue gear. I bought mine, added the small side pouches Aluminum frame, top and bottom straps and raincover. The sidepouches came right back off first hike. This bag is a 30L superb for bushwacking. The added weight and dimensions destroy the best feature and extended comfort. Need more room? Buy the LARGE. They are virtually waterproof. BUT Get the raincover. If you strsp an axe, Gallowglass ringsword or LAWS on the outside it negates curious onlookers. Chris Kavanaugh
I know a guy who did 28 days hike on arctic circle (Finnish Lapland) with that bag. He had 2x 4 litre savotta side pouches on the side but he was also carrying some of his friends eguipment because he couldnt fit it on his bag which was bigger 😂
@@RedBranchBushcraft Yes. No bs. No food storages or nothing like that was stashed on the way. They didnt have to bring alot of water cause theres fresh water every where if you know where to look...He is now planning of sumthin even more crazier in Norway (up in the mountains i think) with it. His first hike with that bag was like week or sumthin and he has progressed more longer hikes in more unforgiving enviroments ever since.
Can the US sustainment pack fit on the side? Doesn't that require 5 MOLLE attachment point in the width? So one on each side and then three free in the middle? What I mean is, isn't it a three MOLLE space on the sustainment pack between the two attachment point and not just two? (The Savotta is only four wide on the side, right?)
@@RedBranchBushcraft I'm a big fan of the British pouches. The ones in British multicam. You could always slap that British gas mask bag on the back of that pack. The one you had on the battle belt.
@@RedBranchBushcraft you should see if Varusteleka will send you one, and do another review. The last one is buried way back when your subscriber count was fairly low...
Guys and Girls the lovely people at varusteleka have sent me over a discount code to celebrate their 20th birthday
check it out : 10WOOLY23
use it here : www.varusteleka.com/en?
The discount is on all apparel (only including normal priced products) and valid for 3 weeks, Enjoy
Solid shirt and review 🫡🤘
Cheers buddy
Awesome band, Awesome pack.
@jeremystewart6176 cheers buddy
The GSP convinced me to subscribe.
That's Bruno I'm basically his camera man
Instant like for Anthrax shirt
Class
Lol swear
@jamescrews3516 nice
The savotta Medium pack is my primary pack, great all around pack!
I have a bottle pouch on one side of mine and a sustainment pouch on the opposite side, and actually I am thinking about just running two of the sustainment pouches I like how they ride closer to the pack, and u can use the side synch straps to go over the bottom and it makes for a nice and clean and comfortable carry.
Nice, cheers buddy, keep an eye out for an overnight video
I have a Snugpak rucksack almost identical to that! I bought it from a bootsale last year for £6.00! Only used once. One of those ‘impulsive lockdown buys’, for someone, probably.
Works well,and good for a small tarp camp, this time of year…
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧⛺️
Nice one , I have one of those snugpaks here in the shed, didn't get on with it at all, very short bsck
@@RedBranchBushcraft mines about the same as that one. Used it a couple of weeks ago.👍🏾
I must get it out and compare them
@@RedBranchBushcraft yes.
This is a very comfortable bag despite not having heaps of padding on the shoulder straps or waist belt.
Savotta make various sizes of side pockets, I personally use the side pockets for water bottles and a small axe or hatchet fits between the side pocket and sits in the small elasticated side pocket of the bag as will a folding bow saw.
This was my primary bag but the last year or so I have been using the Fjallraven Singi Stubben with additional side pockets.
Nice one buddy
❤🏴love from Scotland 🏴 ❤
Cheers Danger Mouse
I have one and they are bullet proof. I have added a few Savotta additional pouches that takes it up to 50l. I have heard that the Pathfinder Scout Pack is a very close copy - impersonation is the best form of flattery... Savotta is not cheap, but I have a funny feeling that you will get your monies worth as it will last a very long time. Looking forward to your overnighter with it.
Agreed, I have a snugpaks version of it here, forgot I had it, must take it out and see the difference, it's in the shed because I hate it
A 30 liter bag should be lots for an overnighter, I suppose depending on the gear. My work pack is the USGI Molle 2 3 day assault pack and I am pretty sure it is only 25-30 liters and I don't feel put out for a couple days bushcamping out of it.
It's the sleep system that takes up most room I find
When looking for a medium sized bag for Winter hiking and overnight camping I looked at 30l bags and eventually dismissed them due to the poor load carrying harness. Basically they just weren't comfortable. I finally decided on the Fjallraven Singi 48l and it's the singular most comfortable bag I have ever used. The problem with Molle equipped medium rucks is I want to put my 8l Tasmanian Tiger side pouches on them and it just overwhelms the harness making them extremely uncomfortable. 30l is more than enough space but I'd rather load 30l into a 48l ruck and have the far more substantial harness for my comfort. Nice first impressions video, thanks
I understand what you mean, I'd always rather more space, I've loaded this up to 41 pound , two 7 ltr sustainment pouches and a 5 ltr first aid pouch , it was fine when I was carrying it , over some rough terrain , with a camera in one hand!! Lol but I would like something bigger
Flällräven is nowdays made in China and its shows in quality.
Ah, I thought it was made in Europe
I do overnighters no problem, by cheating ;) Got 2 Sarma XL pouches, one on each side. Extra 5L+5L no problem! Also considering the beaber tail
Nice,
I have a Wiisport which is a fantastic bag. Something similar to the savotta, but a little bigger, about 75l. Same comfort and bombproof, but with a few added features. I'll not tell you but suggest you review one of them.
No way, I've seen them, which model do you have?
@@RedBranchBushcraft I have the racoon in black. Plus also have the side pouches.
I recently purchased the xl, it’s a thing of beauty. Fitting pouches correctly is a little tricky and there are not many tutorials on TH-cam on how to do it either.
The XL or the recon 80 is my next pack, I just need to save big time
@@RedBranchBushcraft I think the xl is too big for 1 nighters tbh but for multiple nights out it’s worth it.
I'd rather it a bit to big than a bit to small, especially when I could be carrying extra sleeping bags or wool blanket for Bruno
@@RedBranchBushcraft I’ll send a pic across to you on instagram now as I can’t help myself 😂 morale patches included 💪.
I have the xl its the best pack i ever had .
Looks good, I've found padding on straps to ve a pain on the arse, it bunches up and gets really uncomfortable. It's really nice but I don't see where it's spending that money??
I'll give you a look , quality is excellent
Yup I like it I use a spec ops brand t.h.e pack had if for years
Nice
i use the karrimore saber 45 and love it.
Karrimor is highly recommended
love you vids m8. i just bought the CARINTHIA DEFENCE 4 after watching your review.@@RedBranchBushcraft
I have the Savotta in S and L in green. I should have gone with brown since it doesnt look so military as green.
The S is now my shopping bag after adding padded Särma straps (should have gotten the ones from Savotta instead) to it because what you can fit in it you can carry...while its small enough that it doesnt get too heavy for my fitness level.
The L is ok but i dont like it. Its not as comfortable as my Osprey while the plus of durability adds quite a bit of weight. Now i got an ultralight 50L backpack that has nearly 3kg less weight. Especially with the new Ultra200 fabric ultralight backpacks got so much more durable that theres at least not for me any reason for the Savotta L.
I looked hard at the savotta l but I could justify the price so I got the Berghaus Spartan for 130 pound , it's unreal, I can't see how the savotta is better
Wallly- resurrected another one. To understand this pack, look at it’s
Finnish border patrol brother. Thin
straps are for a secure
Mating of buttstock to shoulder as Vladimir Putin tries to infiltrate. Ditto the twin loops and shallow pockets for additional issue gear.
I bought mine, added the small side pouches
Aluminum frame, top and bottom straps and raincover. The sidepouches came right back off first hike. This bag is a 30L superb for bushwacking. The added weight and dimensions destroy the best feature and extended comfort. Need more room? Buy the LARGE. They are virtually waterproof. BUT
Get the raincover. If you strsp an axe, Gallowglass ringsword or LAWS on the outside it negates curious onlookers.
Chris Kavanaugh
Nice one, cheers buddy
I know a guy who did 28 days hike on arctic circle (Finnish Lapland) with that bag. He had 2x 4 litre savotta side pouches on the side but he was also carrying some of his friends eguipment because he couldnt fit it on his bag which was bigger 😂
Really!
@@RedBranchBushcraft Yes. No bs. No food storages or nothing like that was stashed on the way. They didnt have to bring alot of water cause theres fresh water every where if you know where to look...He is now planning of sumthin even more crazier in Norway (up in the mountains i think) with it.
His first hike with that bag was like week or sumthin and he has progressed more longer hikes in more unforgiving enviroments ever since.
@@joonaslehtonen7965 thats impressive, i just did 5 k with 30lb lb it and it was tough
Can the US sustainment pack fit on the side? Doesn't that require 5 MOLLE attachment point in the width? So one on each side and then three free in the middle? What I mean is, isn't it a three MOLLE space on the sustainment pack between the two attachment point and not just two? (The Savotta is only four wide on the side, right?)
I've had one sustainment pouch on each side , no problem
@@RedBranchBushcraft Okay, great, thank you :)
MOLLE is the name of the system, PALS webbing is part of the system.
Ah , cheers buddy
Lemme know if yer looking for pouches brother. I am a MOLLE pouch expert. Not really, but I have found some nice pouches. Cordura and smartly made.
Nice one, I just got 3 Dutch xl pouches£8 each, not as big as the sustainment pouches but a handy size
@@RedBranchBushcraft I'm a big fan of the British pouches. The ones in British multicam. You could always slap that British gas mask bag on the back of that pack. The one you had on the battle belt.
That would work , be a great pouch
@@RedBranchBushcraft I love that bag, makes a great bushcraft bag (haversack) and works great as the butt pouch on my battle belt.
@@RedBranchBushcraft you should see if Varusteleka will send you one, and do another review. The last one is buried way back when your subscriber count was fairly low...
They are nice, but crazy expensive.
This is ok in price but the bigger ones are crazy
People will likely hate me but I love SPLAV backpacks. They'll hate me because they are Russian made.