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Hey guys, with the Rintamus currently being in the spotlight I wanted to show off its sibling, the Suur-Kukkaro which I packed for an upcoming weekend trip as "personal item" to accompany my Kantamus 40.

I've decided to pack the S-K with smaller travel essentials like my camera, keys, earbuds, charger, e-reader and whatnot. It's awesome how much space it has to offer. The internal organisation with various loops etc. is also really helpful. I've modified it slightly so it can be worn as a chest-rig, too.

Anyways, that's it. It's a really useful piece of gear, as usual from Savotta.

Slapped some patches on it,

struggled to get my first cobra braid going, it took way longer that id like to admit.

Cant wait to take it out on my adventures that are coming up soon and get some proper pictures out and about, compared to my shameful flat pictures.

Hey folks — quick question about fit for the Savotta Kantamus 40L with the steel frame (using the Jaakari L frame sheet). Savotta’s spec/guide lists a 39 cm back length, but the steel frame measures ~52 cm. I measured my torso from C7 to the top of my iliac crest at about 48–50 cm (I’m 1.88 m tall). How should I interpret the 39 cm spec vs the 52 cm frame? Is the “39 cm” an effective/usable torso length after some kind of frame sheet modification (“sabotage”) or does the frame length mean it will fit longer torsos? Has anyone around 48–50 cm torso length used the Kantamus 40L (steel frame) comfortably on multi‑day treks with loaded packs (e.g., 5–7 days, 15–18 kg)? Did you need to modify the frame or the sheet, and did it ride well on long hauls? Photos, setup notes, or warnings much appreciated. TIA! Optional short measurement/context paragraph to paste after the post (helps people give accurate advice): I measured C7 to iliac crest standing, head neutral — that’s the measurement Savotta recommends; my torso is consistently between 48–50 cm. My typical hipbelt position is around the top of the iliac crest. I’m happy to post pics of how the pack sits if that helps.

Here it is :)

This is what Savotta rucksacks for civilians used to look like.

I wouldn't want to bring anyone else :)

Just barely could make out Nr 151 from the tag on the inside. After some googling I found pictures of them in a Savotta catalogue from 1986! 40 years old and in flawless condition!

My grandfather passed a long time ago, he was very much a nature loving outdoors person and taught me so much about survival skills when I was young. Camping, plants, foraging, fishing, all of it. It's time for me to take these bags on new adventures.

I will certainly treasure them for the rest of my life :)

Hey! Thought I might share some insights with you all, since this sub was very helpful (thank you) when I was choosing a backpack to fit my needs:
- The K40 is just an awesome pack with endless possibilities for customization and fun. I finally got the chance to put it to the test: a 20-ish km hike with two days’ worth of gear, food, and water.
I must say that, at first glance, the pack seemed really heavy. Even lifting the empty bag, the weight was noticeable, and the fully loaded pack honestly scared me a bit. However, once it was on my back, it was a completely different experience. The frame and the thick straps work incredibly well when it comes to carrying and distributing the weight.
- It’s worth mentioning that a factory-new Kantamus is incredibly stiff, and the padding and webbing require quite a bit of time to break in. That’s something you might want to know before taking a Savotta product on its first trip.
- This has already been said before, so I don’t really want to go too deep into how thoughtfully designed every feature of this bag is. The two 6L pouches, and especially the Askare, are perfect additions to the Kantamus 40. I felt like every piece of gear had its perfect place throughout the weekend. If only I’d had this pack earlier, it would have saved me from a lot of unpleasant surprises out in the woods.
- I went with the longer version of the pack straps, and as shown in the photo, it was probably unnecessary. I’d go with the short version instead, since I think it can handle pretty much anything you’d realistically want to do with it.
- Before making the purchase, I kept going back and forth between the K60 and the K40. My main concerns were capacity and back-length adjustment. Thanks to this sub, I went with the K40 plus some extra pouches. The K40 is a huge bag. I think that with a bit of planning, I could pack for a week with this setup, while 3–4 day trips are effortless. The K60 would probably have been overkill for most of my use cases, with extra weight and reduced mobility. I also want to mention that for my back (I’m about 193 cm tall), the standard shoulder-strap setup fits perfectly.
- Next time, I’m eager to make a few modifications. First and foremost, I want to improve the carrying handle, because right now the stiff webbing feels like a razor against my fingers when lifting the pack fully loaded. I’ll also need some pull tabs on the top of the shoulder straps (like the ones you see on Sherpa-style packs) to grab onto during steep climbs. I also think I’ll add a handle to my Askare. After that, it would be fun to make the side pockets convertible into a daypack (similar to Berghaus packs), or to make the lid convertible into a sling bag.

Hope this post will be useful to some of you as a set of first impressions. Keep on rockin’ in the free world!

His name is Niukka 20L :)

Two K25’s in the house! My partner liked my brown one so much that she wanted one for herself 😎 She also said we should now buy ourself some name tags and other patches! 😅

A lovely hike with Savotta, coffe and knives to try out. And I also found a Finnish flag in the bag that I had forgot was there since I got it in a package with other stuff a while back. Well, might as well raise it even though I'm in Sweden...

I use my Niukka for daily stuff like work, day trips with the family and short hikes. Sometimes I add my Askare with my coffee setup for a nice nip of coffee in the woods.

Bought kahakka 25L and Suur-kukkaro for my every day carry. Been liking this setup.

I found that attaching Suur-kukkaro to side compression straps wasn’t that practical for my use because I had to tighten the straps so much that I had trouble fitting my groceries in Kahakka without force or fear of breaking groceries. That’s why I bought four Siamese slik clips which I used to attach Suur-kukkaro to Kahakka. Now I can just unhook the side compression straps to get more space in Kahakka. I also changed the zipper pulls to paracord and made paracord handle to Kahakka which I found the guide from this subreddit. I also have the Savotta sitting pad in the back compartment of Kahakka.