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DIY Oilskin Coat (or oilskin anything)

DIY Oilskin Coat (or oilskin anything)

Fed up with modern rainwear technology? It's time to take action then! Mankind has created wonderful alternative solutions to Gore-Tex and PVC ages ago. All you need is a cotton/linen...

Varusteleka's own product carbon footprint

Varusteleka's own product carbon footprint

Hey gang, we have finally calculated the carbon footprints of the majority of our own textile products. Meaning the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the production process of each...

Product carbon footprint calculation method

Product carbon footprint calculation method

We have finally calculated the carbon footprint value for the majority of our own products, meaning the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere in the production process of...

How to Choose the Best of Military Surplus: Top 10 Items You Must Have

How to Choose the Best of Military Surplus: Top 10 Items You Must Have

Rich in durability, versatility, and historical significance, military surplus offers a great selection, from sturdy field clothing and tactical camping equipment to collectibles. These items are an excellent option for...

Stay Cool and Protected: The Best Combat Shirts for Any Mission

Stay Cool and Protected: The Best Combat Shirts for Any Mission

Whether you're on a military mission or engaged in tactical training, staying cool and protected is crucial. The demand for high-performance tactical clothing has been rising as more people recognize...

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 14, DD Hammocks

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 14, DD Hammocks

This article series by Varusteleka is part of the global Fashion Revolution Week, a campaign that aims at making the sourcing, manufacture, and sales of clothes more ethical and transparent....

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 13, Ozra Textiles Company

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 13, Ozra Textiles Company

This article series by Varusteleka is part of the global Fashion Revolution Week, a campaign that aims at making the sourcing, manufacture, and sales of clothes more ethical and transparent....

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 12, Savotta

Who Made Your Clothes, Part 12, Savotta

This article series by Varusteleka is part of the global Fashion Revolution Week, a campaign that aims at making the sourcing, manufacture, and sales of clothes more ethical and transparent....

Prepping 101 - a short guide to survival

Prepping 101 - a short guide to survival

How do you prepare for catastrophes, power outages, or war? Read the article.

Operation Unethicality Program: Carbon Footprint 2020

Operation Unethicality Program: Carbon Footprint 2020

This is a glance at all the irresponsible and destructive things we did in 2020. Our business is to buy stuff and ship it around the world, so destruction is...

Winter hiking tips

Winter hiking tips

How to dress for a winter hike? How to set up a tent in snow? What kind of nutrition do I need and how to prepare it? Read more about these from our winter hiking tips!

Finnish M05 Snow Camo: Key Features and Why It’s a Top Choice

Finnish M05 Snow Camo: Key Features and Why It’s a Top Choice

The Finnish M05 snow camo isn’t just another generic winter pattern—it’s a modern design created for real-world performance. Developed for Finland’s demanding Arctic environment, it’s trusted by professionals who need...

Best Sellers of 2021

Best Sellers of 2021

At the start of a new year, it has become a bit of a tradition for us to take a look back at the most popular and most buckaroos-generating products...

How to Not Suck When Using Socks

How to Not Suck When Using Socks

Have people lost the basic skill of using socks properly? Or could it be that knowledge has increased and people were too hardy to complain about blisters before? Either way,...

Hunting moose in Pomokaira in Lapland

Hunting moose in Pomokaira in Lapland

Moose hunts on state land in northern Finland offer wilderness adventures for tens of thousands of Finnish hunters every year. We also gathered a group of friends and traveled to...

Using a rain cape as a shelter

Using a rain cape as a shelter

Even though there are all sorts of handy shelter options for outdoorspeople, ranging from a bivy bag to tents that fit several people, none of them are as versatile, lightweight,...