Savotta
Finn-Savotta Oy
Karstula, Finland
About
Founded in 1955, Savotta is a defense prime contractor based in Karstula, Finland working in soldier equipment, armour & protection, radar & sensors.
Savotta is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1955 in Karstula, Finland, and now run by the third generation of the family. It designs and manufactures backpacks, bags, load-carrying equipment, magazine pouches, field camp tents, tent stoves and sauna tents for military, law enforcement, humanitarian and outdoor users. The Finnish Defence Forces have been a customer since the 1960s, and the company has supplied tents and personal load-carrying equipment to them. Its corporation includes Finn-Savotta Oy, the head and production company, Finn-Savotta Systems Oy, which develops technical solutions including surveillance and sensor systems for the defence and security sector, and a sewing facility in Tartu, Estonia. Production takes place mainly in Finland and Estonia, with some subcontracting in Finland, Estonia and Poland. The company states that 97% of its materials come from EU sources. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AQAP 2110 Ed D and Facility Security Clearance, and has a NATO CAGE code.
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Jääkäri backpacks (S, M, L, XL)
Military and outdoor backpack
Modular rucksacks in several sizes built from heavy-duty Cordura nylon for demanding use.
Kantamus 40L and 60L
Backpack
Medium and large backpacks for multi-day trips and heavy loads.
Kahakka 15L and 25L
Backpack
Small backpacks and daypacks, also compatible with the Kahakka backpack harness.
Keikka duffel bags (30L, 50L, 80L)
Duffel bag
Heavy-duty 1000D Cordura duffel bags with optional backpack harness.
MIL 10-200, MIL 10-230, MIL 20-250, MIL 20-320
Field camp tent
Arctic-rated field camp tents for 10 or 20 people, designed for year-round use and stove heating.
TK24 tent stove
Field tent stove
Portable wood-burning stove for heating larger field camp tents.
Hawu tent stove
Field tent stove
Lightweight, fuel-efficient wood-burning stove for Hawu tents.
Varjelus plate carrier
Body armour carrier
Plate carrier for load carrying and protection, part of the Varjelus range of side armour and accessories.
Magazine pouches (mag pouches)
Tactical pouch
PALS-compatible magazine pouches for tactical and professional use, including AR15-AK and AK variants.
Hiisi sauna tents
Sauna tent
Portable trekking sauna tents with stove compatibility.
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Defense standards
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ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Facility Security Clearance
ÖKO-TEX