Similar backstory to both companies. Filson got his start supplying folks on their way up to the cold north in Alaska during a gold rush, and Savotta got their start supplying folks heading up to the cold north in Finland for logging purposes. "Savotta" actually means "logging camp" in Finnish. Both companies had to be the best of the best available to these people because equipment failure was not an option. As Filson stayed in the civilian market, and expanded their selection to fit that need, Savotta on the other hand became one of the largest suppliers to the Finnish military. Both companies are definitely comparable, separated by where they place their main focus currently and a few other minor details.
Thank you man that really means a lot, I very much enjoy doing this and I'm glad that my style is well received. And as for the bag, definitely. Amazing piece of kit.
Great reviews and videos! Thank you very much, was hoping to see a good video of the new savotta products. You should really consider keep on doing videos because you are doing great in front of the camera, would love to see more videos from you in the future. Best regard from Sweden!
Thank you friend :) and I really am having some fun doing this, I might continue. Even my wife sees that and says I should do it. I am very much a northern gear type of guy, is there anything else you would want to see? Most of my gear is Swedish and Finnish so I might have some stuff that can instill some more rightfully earned Swedish pride in your heart. And really, thanks again it means a lot :)
@@TimothyKeys I´m glad to hear that you are thinking of producing more content. I would love to see how you would build a backpacking/survival/buschcraft system with gear that are supposed to be modular (like Savotta). I bet that you with your military background could teach us something new, it´s always nice to hear different perspektives on stuff. I mostly use swedish and finnish gear myself but I also like american gear that are awesome and high quality as well. Would also love to hear the story of why you ended up liking scandinavian designs and gear and how you think they differ from let´s american. For myself I choose to support companies that are aligned with my values, I find many american brands (outdoor gear) are very in line my core beliefs, but so are the scandinavians. I love Savotta and Varusteleka, their sense of humor, design and quality. Being from Sweden I of course like Fjällräven but sadly they don´t produce in Scandinavia or Europe. Take care and best regards!!!
You know I might just do that, this is proving to be more fun than I thought and it's hard to find people around me that get as excited as I do about this stuff. Showing my why and how of setting up gear gets old for most other people. Maybe this week I will do that. As for Scandinavian gear, I joke that it is like graduating up to outdoors university. I could go a lot deeper into that too. And as for company values and practices, I entirely gave up Fjällräven to go for Varusteleka. I'm juggling a baby at the same time as answering you right now, so please excuse my rambling nonsensical response but I will definitely get back to you soon. Take care friend and we'll talk again soon I'm sure
Thanks for a nice, impromptu assessment! One thing does occur to me that you might find interesting. Namely, the very best feature of the hip/lumbar/butt bag is its superiority for carrying weight. The backpack, even with a hip strap/belly band, does this only by compromising balance and comfort. But used together as a modular system, each could independently fulfill the various requirements of a multiday excursion. So, 7L and perhaps 6 kilos on the hips, plus 25-30L and up to 8 kilos on the back with a vest harness pack -- not ideal for a heavy, full camping expedition but 3 season friendly, anyhow.
Great review! 👍 Ended up ordering the Askare pack. Will be using it as a sling bag or as a front pocket on my Jääkäri M which seemed really slick. I guess its possible to use on my HPG Junction pack also with additional straps with G-hooks.
love savotta. interested in the idea of it as a front chest rig attached to the straps of the pack. Looks like you could plenty to survive in it if you're walking away from a camp for awhile. thanks for the review.
love the review you covered everything, you didin't just scrape the surfice and told information that everybody can find on official site you trurly showed what is it capable of you've erned a subscriber :) i would also love to see a better overview of Jääkäri M. have a good day!
Haha I'm exactly the same - always customizing the sh*t out of my packs and my wife rolling her eyes behind my back :D The extra stuff on my Hatka & Jääkäri cost more than the bags themselves...
Thank you :) I know a guy that works for Varusteleka, and he says that they should have these bags available for overseas delivery in March. If you keep an eye out on there they have a flat rate US delivery fee of $10 so you really can't beat that
Yes I did I'm sorry I didn't get back to you on that. What I found was yes a chest rig is definitely an option, but it needs to be flexible enough to wrap around you slightly. It will not work as well attached to the backpack straps, as it will be held across tighter and end up blocking the movement of your arms in the forward direction.
the more I look at Savotta, the more I realise it Finnish version of Filson (sort of.. for this robust materials and look) and this is great!
Similar backstory to both companies. Filson got his start supplying folks on their way up to the cold north in Alaska during a gold rush, and Savotta got their start supplying folks heading up to the cold north in Finland for logging purposes. "Savotta" actually means "logging camp" in Finnish. Both companies had to be the best of the best available to these people because equipment failure was not an option.
As Filson stayed in the civilian market, and expanded their selection to fit that need, Savotta on the other hand became one of the largest suppliers to the Finnish military.
Both companies are definitely comparable, separated by where they place their main focus currently and a few other minor details.
Well done! I have the smaller version, but now I want the large!
One of the best reviews I've seen. Pleasure to watch, no hassle, just facts. God dang, now I want one too😂
Thank you man that really means a lot, I very much enjoy doing this and I'm glad that my style is well received. And as for the bag, definitely. Amazing piece of kit.
Appreciate you reviewing the Savotta stuff! The duffels are tough!
Coming soon I'll be doing those as well :)
Great reviews and videos!
Thank you very much, was hoping to see a good video of the new savotta products. You should really consider keep on doing videos because you are doing great in front of the camera, would love to see more videos from you in the future.
Best regard from Sweden!
Thank you friend :) and I really am having some fun doing this, I might continue. Even my wife sees that and says I should do it.
I am very much a northern gear type of guy, is there anything else you would want to see? Most of my gear is Swedish and Finnish so I might have some stuff that can instill some more rightfully earned Swedish pride in your heart.
And really, thanks again it means a lot :)
@@TimothyKeys I´m glad to hear that you are thinking of producing more content. I would love to see how you would build a backpacking/survival/buschcraft system with gear that are supposed to be modular (like Savotta). I bet that you with your military background could teach us something new, it´s always nice to hear different perspektives on stuff. I mostly use swedish and finnish gear myself but I also like american gear that are awesome and high quality as well. Would also love to hear the story of why you ended up liking scandinavian designs and gear and how you think they differ from let´s american. For myself I choose to support companies that are aligned with my values, I find many american brands (outdoor gear) are very in line my core beliefs, but so are the scandinavians. I love Savotta and Varusteleka, their sense of humor, design and quality. Being from Sweden I of course like Fjällräven but sadly they don´t produce in Scandinavia or Europe.
Take care and best regards!!!
You know I might just do that, this is proving to be more fun than I thought and it's hard to find people around me that get as excited as I do about this stuff. Showing my why and how of setting up gear gets old for most other people. Maybe this week I will do that.
As for Scandinavian gear, I joke that it is like graduating up to outdoors university. I could go a lot deeper into that too. And as for company values and practices, I entirely gave up Fjällräven to go for Varusteleka.
I'm juggling a baby at the same time as answering you right now, so please excuse my rambling nonsensical response but I will definitely get back to you soon.
Take care friend and we'll talk again soon I'm sure
Thanks for a nice, impromptu assessment! One thing does occur to me that you might find interesting. Namely, the very best feature of the hip/lumbar/butt bag is its superiority for carrying weight. The backpack, even with a hip strap/belly band, does this only by compromising balance and comfort.
But used together as a modular system, each could independently fulfill the various requirements of a multiday excursion. So, 7L and perhaps 6 kilos on the hips, plus 25-30L and up to 8 kilos on the back with a vest harness pack -- not ideal for a heavy, full camping expedition but 3 season friendly, anyhow.
Great overview, I like the deep dive you did on it.
All the best, Rob
Thanks Rob, it means a lot. Stick around and I'll have a lot more
Really like your videos, detailed and really good tips/mods, keep it up man.
Thanks man, I definitely will. It's bringing some really fun people together and I'm having a lot of fun with it
Great review! 👍
Ended up ordering the Askare pack. Will be using it as a sling bag or as a front pocket on my Jääkäri M which seemed really slick. I guess its possible to use on my HPG Junction pack also with additional straps with G-hooks.
love savotta. interested in the idea of it as a front chest rig attached to the straps of the pack. Looks like you could plenty to survive in it if you're walking away from a camp for awhile. thanks for the review.
No worries friend, and I might try to make that chest rig just for fun and show people how to do it. I have a ton of webbing and buckles to work with
love the review you covered everything, you didin't just scrape the surfice and told information that everybody can find on official site you trurly showed what is it capable of you've erned a subscriber :) i would also love to see a better overview of Jääkäri M. have a good day!
Thank you friend, I will make a Jääkäri M video very soon with you in mind. Anything specific you are wondering about with it?
Haha I'm exactly the same - always customizing the sh*t out of my packs and my wife rolling her eyes behind my back :D The extra stuff on my Hatka & Jääkäri cost more than the bags themselves...
Hey now my wife reads these comments too, don't give up the secret!
great review! I tried to buy it buy no one have it and savotta not shipping to the USA
any idea were I can buy it! thanks
Thank you :)
I know a guy that works for Varusteleka, and he says that they should have these bags available for overseas delivery in March. If you keep an eye out on there they have a flat rate US delivery fee of $10 so you really can't beat that
@@TimothyKeys awesome thanks!
Can you link the shoulder strap?
Yes absolutely
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-general-purpose-sling/60744
Where did you get the canteens ?
From Varusteleka
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/finnish-canteen-1-l/1710
The buckles at 11:25 , where did you get them?
Those can be ordered directly from Savotta
"2M WB SR Split-Bar, 25 MM, Female"
Can it be used as a front mount on the backpack straps ?
I will try this out today and let you know. I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, busy time with the kids right now
@@TimothyKeys where you able to test it ?
Yes I did I'm sorry I didn't get back to you on that. What I found was yes a chest rig is definitely an option, but it needs to be flexible enough to wrap around you slightly. It will not work as well attached to the backpack straps, as it will be held across tighter and end up blocking the movement of your arms in the forward direction.
Interesting, thanks, but way too long, and I miss the name of some stuff you show, i.e. the carrying sling (good idea).