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Sotima Summer Pub Quizzes

Sotima Summer Pub Quizzes

Once a month, you get to compete for the title of the Sotima Quiz Master at the Sotima Pub Quiz. The questions test participants' knowledge of different subjects. One can...

Stay Dry and Cool: The Benefits of Merino Wool Clothing

Stay Dry and Cool: The Benefits of Merino Wool Clothing

Discover the benefits of Merino wool clothing: temperature regulation, moisture-wicking, odor resistance, and more at Varusteleka.com

Versatile Field Jackets for Tactical use and Beyond

Versatile Field Jackets for Tactical use and Beyond

From battlefield to everyday wear, field jackets offer tactical advantage and style. Explore various styles and features for tactical use and outdoor adventures. Find the perfect field jacket for your needs.

Shoot from the Hip: Have Your Gun Belt Ready for Action

Shoot from the Hip: Have Your Gun Belt Ready for Action

Shooting from the hip, aye? You've seen western movie heroes like Clint Eastwood do this hundreds of times in cowboy films. But how does this work in real life? Well,...

Durability Meets Comfort: Why Tactical Jeans Are The Thing

Durability Meets Comfort: Why Tactical Jeans Are The Thing

The popularity of tactical jeans has surged among tactical professionals and others, thanks to their dual focus on durability and comfort. Whether you're a modern-day warrior tackling tough terrains or...

How to Pick the Best Tactical Pants for Every Mission

How to Pick the Best Tactical Pants for Every Mission

Tactical pants are more than just, well, pants. As any piece of your core gear, they can make the difference between success and failure on the field. The importance of...

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tactical Gear for Professionals

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tactical Gear for Professionals

Here’s a couple of truisms: You are living on the edge of personal safety if you're a soldier, law enforcement officer, or part of a private security team, and a...

How to Equip Yourself with Top Tactical Gear?

How to Equip Yourself with Top Tactical Gear?

This article aims to guide you in selecting the best tactical gear for your needs – from the basics of tactical equipment to making informed choices based on specific requirements.

From Combat to Collectibles: The Growing Trend of Military Surplus Camouflage

From Combat to Collectibles: The Growing Trend of Military Surplus Camouflage

Originally designed for military use, military camouflages aimed to blend soldiers into their surroundings and protect them from enemy sight. Today, military surplus camouflage is gaining popularity among civilians. This...

Why Military Surplus Clothing is Perfect for Outdoors

Why Military Surplus Clothing is Perfect for Outdoors

Fighting the forces of nature is like tilting at windmills—utterly hopeless without proper gear. Luckily the is a better way. Read the full article here!

The Environmental Benefits of Buying Military Surplus

The Environmental Benefits of Buying Military Surplus

A troubling reality is the pressing issue of climate change in today's world. An increasing number of individuals are seeking ways to incorporate environmentally conscious decisions into their everyday routines....

Military Surplus Sleeping Bags: Cost-Effectiveness and Durability Combined

Military Surplus Sleeping Bags: Cost-Effectiveness and Durability Combined

Are you looking to cut your camping costs while getting a high-quality product? If you're nodding your head, sit by the campfire and listen to my story.

Free Coffee for New Conscripts at Bar Sotima, JULY 19–21, 2024

Free Coffee for New Conscripts at Bar Sotima, JULY 19–21, 2024

It's time for another batch of conscripts to enter service here in Finland! To honor that, we offer all new conscripts and their families and friends FREE coffee at our...

Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky Field Ration tasting, JUL 13, 2024

Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky Field Ration tasting, JUL 13, 2024

The new field rations from Kuivalihakundi will be available in just a few days. What do they taste like you ask? Well, come test them out yourself. Kuivalihakundi will offer...

Varusteleka goes Tuska, JUN 28 – 30, 2024

Varusteleka goes Tuska, JUN 28 – 30, 2024

You can find our container shop at the Tuska festival in Suvilahti, Helsinki, on the last weekend of June. Come say hi, listen to great music, and hang out with...

Army Tales: Left or Right?

Army Tales: Left or Right?

2021 summer; this one time, at military camp. It is a late night or early morning, depending on how you look at it. Countless pairs of feet are moving towards...