The new Savotta pack is a very versatile all-around multi-day pack with an internal aluminum frame for carrying heavier loads. It is scalable and compressible to adapt to changing carrying needs. The main bag capacity is approximately 40 liters, with extra space in the lid and many external attachment points for additional side pouches and gear. Excellent adjustment options and easy to repair. No wonder our pack fanatics fell in love with it at once.
- Capacity c. 40 L + 8 L detachable lid
- Large main compartment; roll top and side zipper
- Floating lid with two zippered compartments
- Hydration bladder compartment and tube ports
- Large flat zippered front compartment
- Side compression straps with SR buckles
- PALS webbing on the sides, front, bottom, and hip belt
- Open, slightly bellowed side pouches
- Internal tubular aluminum frame
- Closed cell foam back pad, useable as a sitting pad
- Padded shoulder straps with load lifters
- Movable and removable sternum strap with an SR buckle
- Padded hip belt with PALS webbing and 50 mm (2") Berg buckle
- Top carry handle
- 15 x 10 cm (6" x 4") loop surface on the lid for patches and identifiers
- All color options offer good NIR performance
- Made in Estonia
Overview
"Kantamus" is Finnish for "a carried load", typically something a bit heavier. The Kantamus is an all-around general-purpose backpack suitable for various uses. Scalability and compression allow you to adapt and adjust the pack for changing situations and needs, whilst the internal aluminum frame offers rigid support and very comfortable weight transfer.
With a main compartment of c. 40 L (2,440 cu. inch) plus 8 L (40+ cu. inch) in the lid, Kantamus 40L fits sleep systems, spare clothing, food, and water for a couple of days. The numerous external attachment points for pouches and additional gear allow you to adapt it according to your needs.
Main pack body
The main compartment is accessible from the top via a roll-top closure and through a vertical zipper on the right side. Inside you will find a hydration bladder compartment, with two tie-down loops and a hydration bladder attachment webbing tab on the top. Each side of the pack has one tube port at the top.
The side zipper on the left side leads into a large, flat compartment on the front of the pack. Suitable for stuff like tarps and other flat packing gear.
The sides and front have generous PALS webbing for attaching extra pouches and gear. The bottom has two rows of PALS webbing for attaching gear using packing straps or elastic cord.
Two side compression straps with SR buckles on either side of the pack offer both compression and a means of carrying long, bulky tools and equipment or quickly attaching additional loads, such as a Hatka 12L daypack equipped with suitable buckles.
The slightly bellowed side pouches allow you to carry long tools and such on the sides. They are relatively flat and low, not intended to carry water bottles or such. For that purpose, we recommend adding a GP pouch on the hip belt.
Removable lid
The lid has a c. 8 L main compartment, accessible from a zipper on the neck side. It is great for rainwear, puffy jackets, etc. When filled, the lid "balloons" up, and when empty, it lays flat and tight. When tightened, the lid compresses down, keeping the contents tight. The top of the lid has an elastic cord for retaining light gear. The underside of the lid has two rows of PALS webbing for attaching a sleeping pad or other gear.
The front of the lid has a small, zippered pocket with a webbing loop with a D-ring inside, good for small trinkets and valuables.
Pro-tip: The lid can be removed and replaced with, for example, the Savotta Askare hip pack or a Hatka 12L equipped with suitable buckles (not included with the pack). This allows you to tweak the Kantamus into a modular load carrying system.
Carrying system
An internal tubular aluminum frame gives Kantamus rigidity and very good weight transfer to the hips. The back is padded with a thick and stiff closed-cell foam pad, placed in a compartment with hook-and-loop closure. The pad can be removed for use as a sitting/kneeling pad, and the compartment can be used to carry other equipment, a tarp or poncho for example.
The padded shoulder straps attach to steel rings, which allows some articulation. The load lifters can be threaded through two webbing loops to adjust the point at which they part from the shoulder straps, allowing adjustment according to user height and preference. The sternum strap is removable and can be moved up and down the shoulder straps as desired.
The hip belt consists of two sewn-on pieces of 50 mm (2") webbing with PALS channels. The rest of the hip belt assembly (three pads and the front closure straps) are threaded onto these. Each part of the belt can be removed and replaced without sewing if needed. The belt is closed with a super secure Berg buckle, very easy to use, even with thick cold-weather gloves on.
Rugged and repairable
The main body is made from 1000D Cordura for very high abrasion resistance, with details such as the back pad compartment and roll top being made from lighter and less coarse 500D. The zippers are covered and have two pullers, so you always have a backup in case one puller fails.
The buckles, lid, shoulder straps, and hip belt components can be easily removed and replaced without sewing or specialized tools, allowing for easy repairs.