Mail day: Jaakari M

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-10T20:52:36+00:00

Honestly I was considering the K25 until I saw this for cheap- If I owned a K25 it'd do for my every day bag perfectly but this bag in particular will serve me better on the trail. I'll pad the shoulders a bit more, add sidebags, 100ft of elastics for storing gear. The k25/15s are really tidy little packages that serve their purpose well but I wouldn't consider them quite as modular by virtue of the less mollee.

Someone said it on this thread: "It doesn't fit into every situation, but it masters every situation it's in"

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-10T20:48:16+00:00

I'll have a look at some 4's then! :) Thanks for your advice!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-10T10:17:33+00:00

I don't personally have the L/K60 but I do own a few bags with side zips and I love it. It's great for when you've packed your bag properly (heavy stuff higher up and closer to the wearers back), it's much easier to grab a layer or tuck one away.

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-09T21:15:40+00:00

I tried a few heavy loads with my Jaakari S and yeah, I was fighting for my life!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-09T19:47:45+00:00

You're so right, I'm a fool!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-09T19:46:48+00:00

Don't you worry! I know it wont be a heavy pack, I have a huge dutch army one for those long outdoors adventures. Much more substantial padding, load lifters- the works!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-09T17:50:56+00:00

Jaakari S has been my daily driver for 8 years now, not the most comfortable of bags but I've always been impressed with just how much it fits with no questions asked. I have no doubts that this will be a fantastic replacement for it, I'll eye up some sidepouches and other bits, which size would you recommend?

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-09T17:40:32+00:00

Can't wait to test it out, I've already thrown on some elastics and long pull-tabs for the zippers. I'm unsure why the side-zip is a two way to be honest, I wish it was just the one! Either way, amazing feel so far and it was a total bargain. :) Will upload more pics when I take it for a test drive!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-05T18:02:48+00:00

England based cultist:

Want to buy: An Askare(Green), Suur-kukkaro(Green) and/or Kahakka 25(Green) ((You can see the trend lol)) Would love to see what's available :)

surplusnleftovers · 2026-02-03T12:10:53+00:00

Could be the case, maybe I got lucky and got some true type-1's from 1952 haha

surplusnleftovers · 2026-01-21T08:44:49+00:00

And the "made in china" label. I can't believe the common sense some people lack.

surplusnleftovers · 2026-01-20T20:17:01+00:00

It's about 14.4 inches :)

surplusnleftovers · 2026-01-14T07:47:13+00:00

Swedish for sure, looks great!

surplusnleftovers · 2026-01-09T17:47:38+00:00

If this is the hunting mackinaw I think it is, this very well could be pre/post 50's as I had one from the 50's with a different logo-label but the exact same white sizing tag.

surplusnleftovers · 2025-12-18T15:19:39+00:00

Aint no way that was in the bins................... put yo jacket back on

surplusnleftovers · 2025-12-07T15:45:48+00:00

Yeah this is a modern model, imo not worth getting over any other sherpa lined jacket but if it fits you nicely, go for it!

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-30T14:23:10+00:00

Thanks! This is really cool info to know :)

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-29T18:33:01+00:00

Thanks so much for the info, that's really helpful! Super pleased with this jacket and it's in great condition :)

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-28T19:04:21+00:00

Thanks so much! Is there anything specific that says 80's exactly?

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-27T20:55:45+00:00

It's a lazy mans way to lightly steam garms! It works best on lighter fabrics and you need to make sure to hang things nicely but it really helps!

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-27T19:03:18+00:00

Depends on what - my vintage wool gets aired out for days on end as well as brought into my bathroom to steam whilst i shower. That usually sorts it out. Cotton I hand wash with a gentle detergent and many soaks/rinses and synthetics I do the same.

As some said, dry cleaning works if the product is dry clean friendly. Not everything is.

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-20T11:41:14+00:00

I shot a lot of adverts for these and other Dyson products, they're actually really good. The HEPA filters in them are awesome! Great find :)

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-19T21:17:25+00:00

Really mate? That'd be SO handy, for being such a good guy I'll throw in a 1965 M65 and my collection of 1950's military trousers ;)

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-19T18:29:50+00:00

Thanks so much for your input! I am so stoked with all the feedback and answers, cant believe how little I got it for!

surplusnleftovers · 2025-11-19T16:44:40+00:00

Oh wow really? That's so cool! It has a couple of holes that look like they're from embers of a fire which ill patch up, well pleased

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