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Today I tested the Savotta backpack on a medium‑intensity hike. I covered 22 km carrying an 18 kg load (intentionally overloaded), at a pace of 4.2 km/h with 750 m elevation gain. I’m recovering from a minor inner‑thigh injury I got last week while using my previous backpack, a Wisport Raccoon 45 (an excellent pack but too short for me); however, I had no issues with the Kantamus. I’ve tried many military‑style packs over the years, and this is by far the most comfortable in every respect. I even loaded it briefly with rocks for a campfire (of course I removed them afterward), and the pack remained manageable and nothing was damaged. My main concern was the back length, because with military packs you often can’t use the load lifters properly since they’re usually short. At 188 cm, the backpack fits me perfectly and the load lifters function as intended. Overall I’m very impressed and officially joining the cult .

Today I tested the Savotta backpack on a medium‑intensity hike. I covered 22 km carrying an 18 kg load (intentionally overloaded), at a pace of 4.2 km/h with 750 m elevation gain. I’m recovering from a minor inner‑thigh injury I got last week while using my previous backpack, a Wisport Raccoon 45 (an excellent pack but too short for me); however, I had no issues with the Kantamus. I’ve tried many military‑style packs over the years, and this is by far the most comfortable in every respect. I even loaded it briefly with rocks for a campfire (of course I removed them afterward), and the pack remained manageable and nothing was damaged. My main concern was the back length, because with military packs you often can’t use the load lifters properly since they’re usually short. At 188 cm, the backpack fits me perfectly and the load lifters function as intended. Overall I’m very impressed and officially joining the cult .

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.