Articles

July 23, 2024

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.

June 27, 2024

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...

June 26, 2024

Military Surplus Clothing: How to Find Durable Apparel on a Budget

Are you looking for clothes that won’t bankrupt you but are also made to last? Something that provides you with much-needed utility in nature but also looks cool? If "Hell...

June 26, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Military Surplus Gear Online

Have you recently set your sights on acquiring military surplus but lack the experience in navigating online marketplaces? You may have encountered some SNAFUs in the past or simply made...

June 14, 2024

Varusteleka size chart update 2024

Many people have contacted us and said that the gaps between sizes are too large, and thus many fall between sizes. Therefore we decided to do something about it. It...

June 12, 2024

What is Military Surplus and How to Buy it?

Are you on the lookout for affordable, high-quality items that can withstand the apocalypse or even you? Something that looks cool, tells a historical story, and with the added bonus...

May 6, 2024

Irresponsibility Report 2023

Breaking news - Varusteleka reduced their CO2e emissions by 1,200 tons!This piece of news could create very juicy clickbait headlines, but it would be blatant greenwashing. This is a fact,...

May 6, 2024

Varusteleka's annual report 2023: Charlie Foxtrot

The gold coins have been counted in the coffers, and as you might guess from the heading, things got fucked up. Here’s a bit of a gloomin’ troll report with...

March 21, 2024

Textiles are needed everywhere during a major crisis

The security of supply is a hot topic in many countries because of recent pandemics and our deranged warmongering eastern neighbor. However, textiles are often forgotten even though they are...

March 8, 2024

Boots on the Ground – a Short Guide to Shoe Selection

What Are Combat Boots? What are the best tactical boots? How to wear them and where? Read the article.

February 2, 2024

NIR – Myth or Reality?

What is NIR? NIR stands for Near-Infrared Radiation. The purpose of this article is to provide a basic understanding of the impact of near-infrared radiation on the manufacturing, use, and...

January 12, 2024

Toimintaa ja ilmaisia pateja: yksi varustelekalaisen inttimatka

Aloitin inttimatkani 2010-luvun lopulla Kaartissa, omasta toiveesta sotilaspoliisikomppaniassa. Sairastumisen takia jouduin kuitenkin keskeyttämään palveluksen pian aloituksen jälkeen. Vuotta myöhemmin aloitin uudestaan elämäni kunnossa, tällä kertaa "Kaartin rosvokomppaniassa" eli 1. Jääkärikomppaniassa....