Looks and feels very solid. Material is not cheap , it’s strong and you can tell it is quality time. My coyote with two mags fits perfectly. Thank you!
Designed in Finland. Produced in the EU. Used by the FDF. Trusted worldwide.
Compact hip pack with versatile internal organization and external attachment points. Hip packs are very versatile as is the Kukkaro even more so due to the numerous ways you can tweak and configure it to suit your specific needs.
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Internally the bag features a number of options for organizing your gear: elastic webbing loops of various size, flat compartments, tie-down loops and a loop surface for attaching hook-backed organizers.
The rear wall has a large flat compartment for larger items. On top of the compartment a single row of 50 mm elastic webbing is sewn, forming two smaller ca. 4 cm wide loops and one larger ca. 9 cm wide loop, suitable for small stuff like multitools, lighters etc.
The front wall has two small flat compartments, with tie-down loops on top. A 18 x 10 cm loop surface on the inside of the front all allows you attachment of all sorts of hook-backed organizers etc.
A large, open-ended flat compartment on the back of the pack allows you to stow the waist strap away if needed and can be used as a large belt loop if you want to carry the Kukkaro on a belt or the hip belt of a backpack.
PALS webbing on the side wings and bottom allows you to attach small pouches, elastic cords and accessories. The webbing on the side wings can also be used to quick-attach the pack to the side compression straps of a backpack by using additional SR buckles or G-hooks. No such buckles or G-hooks are included with the pack.
Learn Finnish with Savotta: ”Kukkaro” is Finnish for a bag or pouch which is sort of a purse, but not a purse, nor just any small bag either. The free Finnish online dictionary www.sanakirja.org defines ”kukkaro” as ”a small, commonly leather pouch or bag, in which one carries small necessities and accessories, such as cash, tobacco etc.” By definition a small fanny pack like this is thus truly the ultimate ”kukkaro”.
Usually orders are dispatched within 1–3 weekdays and arrive within 4-10 weekdays after dispatch. For more information see our Delivery terms.
We ship from Karstula, which is right in the middle of Finland, to mainland Finland and EU countries.
We ship domestic orders with Posti. Shipping starts from 4,90 € for parcels under 10 kg delivered to service points and 11,90 € for parcels under 15 kg delivered to your home.







Straight from the people who put Savotta gear through the toughest places. These reviews come directly from our customers.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 126 reviews.
Looks and feels very solid. Material is not cheap , it’s strong and you can tell it is quality time. My coyote with two mags fits perfectly. Thank you!
Šarūnas G. 5/5 Verified
Really excelent thing, works really well, well made (as always) and just beautiful to look at. Have used it while traveling and hiking, fits everything you need edc. Thank you Savotta🤘😍.
Rasmus 5/5
Simply great product. Genuinely made and quality fabric all in all. You can feel that this product will last for years and tough wear.I even have the Niukka 20L backpack. Same quality. Savotta is now my go to brand. I will not hesitate to recommend this firm. However I do wonder why products from Finland has to go to Germany in order to reach Denmark. The shipping time seems a little to long for such distance. But everything arrived perfectly.
Thomas Wessel H. 5/5 Verified
This is my first piece of Savotta gear and probably not the last. I haven’t had it long enough to judge it’s durability but it looks rock solid. I am using it as a shoulder bag for my urban edc. Great stuff. Thanks Savotta!
Werner C. 5/5 Verified
Haven't used it alone but it's great to add more space/organization to your backpack. Used 2 Grimlock carabiners and some elastic cord on the bottom to attach it to a Kahakka 15.
Deividas B. 5/5 Verified
Great little hip pack, you can pack a lot of things in it. Currently used for my camera gear.
Florentin D. 5/5
For my hiking trip, I wanted to buy a Savotta hip bag. At first, I thought this model might be a bit small, but as a casual hip bag that you can also wear in the city, it’s perfect. We don't even need to talk about the quality it is (as expected) great! So, if you are looking for a tactical yet casual hip bag, I can definitely recommend this product.
Louis 5/5 Verified
The best and most versatile hip pack I have ever used. Lots of space and it is still quite comfortable to wear in everyday clothes and circumstances too.
Daniel K. 5/5 Verified
Perfect size and incredible built quality. The webbing is not too long and the zippers are very strong. Internal organization is also very convenient with multiple pockets. Might need one in green too...
Daniel B. 5/5
Kukkaro is perfect for me. I use it when I ride my scrambler motorbike. I carry the wallet, the smartphone and the keys. It perfectly matches my kombat-style jacket
Lorenzo 5/5
I'm happy with this hip pack. For security forces out there who might be wondering, it's just big enough to fit a gun such as a glock 26. As always great product !
Greg 5/5
Ihan näppärä nyssäkkä, laatu perus savottaa eli intistäkin tuttu kestävä kangas. Pohjassa kaksi läpivientiä josta vesi pääsee valumaan ulos, sisällä pieni välilehti minkä taakse saa sitten vaikka puhelimen näytön suojaan kaikelta muulta pussukassa olevalta. Kyllä tää tämmösenäänki menee mutta olisi ollut hieno nähdä irroitettava vyötärönauha. Näin helpottuisi reppuun tai rinkkaan kiinnitys ja mahdollisesti myöhemmin hihnan vaihto jos alkuperäselle käy niinku allekirjottaneelle ja se pääsee pyörän pinnojen väliin ruhjoutumaan.
Riku H. 5/5 Verified
The Kukkaro hip pack has been my absolute travel companion throughout Asia! It fits everything I need — wallet, passport, and all the little essentials — while keeping my hands completely free to explore. Highly recommend to any traveler!
Mats R. 5/5 Verified
Greetings from 🇧🇪 I work in the forestry and my phone screen protector was always broken from in my pants pocket and always dirty from dust en debris and had te need to carry some tools : leatherman and c.a.t TQ . Soo i came across the kukkaro …Had some experience with other pouches but this one is just perfect with the compartments and inner Velcro penal . I highly recommend the savotta kukkaro !!
Joni V. 5/5
This pouch has gone everywhere with me for almost 2 years now and still looks new. It’s the perfect size to carry anything you will need day to day while being small enough to stay comfortable for long periods of time. Also makes a great chest pack with the straps tucked away.
Ned D. 5/5
even if it looks small, I can fit all I need in this hip pack (e.g. my iPhone, a powerbank and a charge cable, ID and small other items). quality is awsome, and the velcro inside is perfect to match with my Trinket 10x15. exceptional even for everyday use
Dario B. 5/5
I’ve been searching for the ideal EDC waist bag for almost half a year to replace the discontinued one I had for many years. There was something wrong with every bag I saw and tested, but when I first saw the Kukkaro, I thought it was exactly how I would’ve designed a bag myself. After a few months of everyday use, I now understand that it’s even better — simply a masterpiece. The only drawback is that now I want to buy a backpack from Savotta… or maybe two…
Ivan P. 5/5 Verified
Great quality, practical with good organisation and nice size for everyday use as a bum bag or shoulder bag. 5/5
Georgios 5/5
Love it, I'll definitely be back to get more gear. Excellent quality, just beautiful.
Piotr B. 5/5
Great bag for minor stuff. I love this bag, I can bring the most essential stuff on when camping etc. Looks slick and feels slick. Good compartments for organising, not too big, even when fully packed.
Robin R. 5/5
As soon as you touch the Kukkaro, you can tell it's top shelf quality stuff! I'm using it everyday at work: it's practical, comfortable and sturdy. So far, it's worth its price tag.
Lorenzo C. 5/5 Verified
Great pack. I use it mainly urban and it perfectly holds my wallet, phone, glasses and some small stuff. Rugged in the quality I was used to back in my army-time. Highly recommended!
Tomas H. 5/5 Verified
Amazing, you can fit a lot of stuff well organized. The zippers are very efficient. I would love this with molle on it.
Amnesia A. 5/5 Verified
I bought the hip-pack for fishing and i love it. Perfect!
Mikki S. 5/5 Verified
Great little bag
Tim K. 5/5 Verified
High Quality, a Lot of Space, all you Need Beat to you in every Situation. My Favoriten Buddy.
Stefan L. 5/5 Verified
Great hip pack, Does what it needs to do. Convenient and easy access to your essential items. Comfortable to wear also in combination with your rucksack's hipbelt. Very happy and will continue to use up in the mountains,
Robbin R. 5/5 Verified
This bag is great! The perfect size, I can fit everything I usually store in my pockets and then some. I easily fit my Zenfone 9, car keys, Secrid wallet, house keys without any sloshing thanks to the near compartments and elastic fasteners. There is also a lot of extra room in the main compartment for a small first-aid kit, a shopping bag and a power bank / phone charger or a small compact camera. It's really well put together, no threads or uneven seems, ‘Savotta must have some kind of wizard stationed at the sewing machine. I have the brown choice of color. The velcro in the front is also a cool addition. This bag keeps on impressing me. Thanks ‘Savotta, this will not be my last ‘Savotta product!
Henrik V. 5/5
Kukkaro palvelee hyvin. Siinä on lampulle ja veitsellä Multi Tool pouch ja Happy patch mukana. Ja avaimille pikakiinitys slinghook. Kiitos savotta tuotteista.
Tapio M. 5/5 Verified
Approved for festival use and the mosh pit…
Rainer H. 5/5 Verified
Parfait pour la vie urbaine ou le voyage ,capacité suffisante
Dominic P. 5/5 Verified
Works as expected! High quality bag.
James F. 4/5 Verified
I love the KUKKARO HIP PACK. It's my second one, now in black with the Cult patch.
Jasmin S. 5/5
Great quality EDC pouch, super versatile for use in the field as well as in an urban environment. Shipping from Savotta was super fast as well. It is a great "entry drug" into the Savotta universe, after this purchase I went ahead and bought the Kahakka 25L and other items.
Alexander 5/5
I am not sure if this is legal way to use it, but anyway, I use my kukkaro hip pack in my plate carriers's cummerbund as a easily removable first aid pouch. Now I can use it as normal ifak when PC is on, or I can just take kukkaro off my PC, and use it as a normal hip pack when I dont need to wear PC, but I want keep first aid stuff with me. Under the hip pack I keep Benchmade strap cutter. 5/5 product.
Simppa 5/5
Savotta products are made to last a lifetime and not let you down, when the going gets rough. You notice this with the Kukkaro too. It's a simple design, nothing ‘fancy’, but it does what it should do and that is make sure you don't lose those little items, and always have them to hand. Savotta uses high-quality products and you can see and feel that. I use the Kukkaro during my outdoor trips both privately and professionally. Thank you Savotta for your products. Regards from a belgian user
Frederique B. 5/5
I use my Kukkaro either as an extra pocket/ pouch for my Kahakka 15L (as seen in the picture) or as a regular hip pack and it has help up great doing both tasks. Would defenetly recommend.
Anke H. 5/5 Verified
Love it! Habe die Hip Bag von meinem Mann bekommen und liebe sie. Super robust, gute Größe und gute innen Fächer. Freu mich darauf sie mit raus zu nehmen für Abenteuer. Mein nächster Rucksack wird definitiv von Savotta sein.
Jasmin S. 5/5
Decent sized fanny pack in reassuring Savotta quality. Not only you can wear it belt or sling style: you can also hook it up to your Kahakka 15 liter as an additional outer pocket. Flip over the G-hooks to make sure it never comes off (see photo). Love this versatility. Easily fits phone, sunnies, glasses, little notebook, pen, energy bars, even small binoculars all at the same time.
Freek S. 5/5
hier gibt es nicht viel zu sagen oder zu schreiben. Für mich das Beste was ich bis jetzt gekauft habe. Danke an Savotta für die tolle Qualität. Tragekomfort und Verstellmöglichkeit sind genial. Das Platzangebot sehr gut und von der Größe her genau richtig.
Hans B. 5/5

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