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Proper Winter Camping Gear for Cold-Weather Adventures

Proper Winter Camping Gear for Cold-Weather Adventures

Camping in the winter can be a rewarding experience or a tough battle for survival. It all depends on having the skills AND the right gear at your disposal. Without...

Pro Tips for Winter Camping: Staying Safe and Comfortable

Pro Tips for Winter Camping: Staying Safe and Comfortable

Pro Tips for Winter Camping: Staying Safe and ComfortableCamping in the winter can be exhilarating, but it comes with its own set of challenges. The cold doesn't just affect your...

Military Winter Gear: Top Picks for Surviving Cold Weather

Military Winter Gear: Top Picks for Surviving Cold Weather

As temperatures decrease, it's not merely a matter of finding warmth; it becomes a question of survival. Military personnel know this better than anyone, relying on specialized winter gear to...

Finnish Father's Day Kahvi and Pulla, NOV 12, 2023

Finnish Father's Day Kahvi and Pulla, NOV 12, 2023

In honor of Finnish Father's day... Free coffee and buns from our bar Sotima on Sunday 12.11.2023 at 12-17. Welcome! Free coffee and buns at Sotima Sunday 12.11.2023 at 12-17...

Sotima Halloween Party, NOV 4, 2023

Sotima Halloween Party, NOV 4, 2023

The time has come to unleash your inner beast, dust off your most terrifying costume, and head to Bar Sotima! We will be celebrating the living and the dead on...

Winter Survival Tactics: How to Outsmart the Elements

Winter Survival Tactics: How to Outsmart the Elements

Winter can be unforgiving if you're not prepared. From freezing temperatures to unpredictable storms, it’s a season that challenges even the most experienced survivalists. Staying safe and warm isn't just...

Winter Survival 101: Needed Skills to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold

Winter Survival 101: Needed Skills to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold

Winter weather can turn dangerous quickly, and being unprepared can put your safety at risk. It might literally kill you. Whether you're an avid adventurer, someone living in a cold...

Cutting Edge: The Best Bushcraft Knives for Every Survival Situation

Cutting Edge: The Best Bushcraft Knives for Every Survival Situation

Choosing the right bushcraft knife can mean the difference between thriving and sucking in the wild. Whether building a shelter, field-dressing game, preparing food, or starting a fire, having the...

Bushcraft Axes: Cut to the Chase and Choose the Right One for You

Bushcraft Axes: Cut to the Chase and Choose the Right One for You

The essence of bushcraft is learning the skills required to live successfully in the bumfunk nowhere. Whether building a shelter, gathering firewood, or crafting tools, having the right gear is...

Bushcraft Tools Everyone Needs: Gear Up for Your Next Wilderness Adventure

Bushcraft Tools Everyone Needs: Gear Up for Your Next Wilderness Adventure

Bushcraft is all about mastering wilderness survival skills—everything from building shelters to sourcing food and water in the wild. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, having the...

Military Winter Pants: Essential Protection for Extreme Cold Weather

Military Winter Pants: Essential Protection for Extreme Cold Weather

Regular winter gear often falls short when it comes to surviving extreme cold. If you're working outdoors or involved in cold-weather activities, you need clothing that stands up to the...

Stay Protected: The Best Bushcraft Clothing for All-Weather Survival

Stay Protected: The Best Bushcraft Clothing for All-Weather Survival

When you're out in the wilderness, nature can be unpredictable and unforgiving. In other words, a bit of a prick. Whether it’s relentless rain, biting cold, or sweltering heat, the...

The Ultimate Guide to Bushcraft Gear: What You Need for Every Adventure

The Ultimate Guide to Bushcraft Gear: What You Need for Every Adventure

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting to explore the outdoors, having the right gear is crucial for ensuring your safety, efficiency, and overall enjoyment during bushcraft activities. The...

Survival Skills 101: How to Get Started with Bushcraft

Survival Skills 101: How to Get Started with Bushcraft

Bushcraft, or more specifically, the art of wilderness survival using only natural resources, which can be considered to be part of bushcraft, is a skill that has faded in our...

Varusteleka Gear Talk

Varusteleka Gear Talk

Varusteleka Gear Talk Welcome to Varusteleka's Gear Talk! In this series, we will invite gear enthusiasts to present their setup and tell us about the thought process behind their gear....

How to attach MOLLE – and what does it even mean?

How to attach MOLLE – and what does it even mean?

What is MOLLE? What is PALS? How and why should one use them? Read everything you need to know about MOLLE here!