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Varusteleka Road Show: Mikkeli, OCT 28–30, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Mikkeli, OCT 28–30, 2021

Since our last trip to Mikkeli went so well, we decided to come back. We will set up the container at the Mikkeli Market Square, and it will be open...

Meet and greet: Forgotten Weapons and InRange TV, OCT 25, 2021

Meet and greet: Forgotten Weapons and InRange TV, OCT 25, 2021

Hey gang! Restrictions are being lifted and bars have been open normally or almost normally for some time now. We are glad to offer good company to go with your...

The Weeks of Boots - Salomon, OCT 18–24, 2021

The Weeks of Boots - Salomon, OCT 18–24, 2021

Known for sports & offroad shoes, Salomon has ventured to military territory too. As one could imagine, the footwear they make is a mix of military requirements and sport shoe...

Varusteleka Road Show: Lappeenranta, OCT 21–23, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Lappeenranta, OCT 21–23, 2021

Our Road Show will once again come to Lappeenranta. We will set up the container at the Lappeenranta Market Square and it will be open for business as follows: Thursday,...

Meet and greet: Bloke on the Range and Polenar Tactical, OCT 20, 2021

Meet and greet: Bloke on the Range and Polenar Tactical, OCT 20, 2021

Oh boy! Restrictions are being lifted and bars have been open normally or almost normally for some time now. We are glad to offer good company to go with your...

The Weeks of Boots - Jalas, OCT 11–17, 2021

The Weeks of Boots - Jalas, OCT 11–17, 2021

Jalas was founded in the village of Jokipii in 1916 as a leather tannery. They soon started manufacturing boots, shoes, and other leather items to order. As time went by,...

Varusteleka Road Show: Kuopio, OCT 14–16, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Kuopio, OCT 14–16, 2021

Our Road Show will come to the Land of Fish Cocks again. We just can't stay away from the shores of Lake Kallavesi. We will set up our container shop...

Varusteleka Road Show: Vaasa, SEP 30–OCT 2, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Vaasa, SEP 30–OCT 2, 2021

Because we had such a fun time, our Road Show will come to Vaasa this year, too. We will land at the feet of the Vapaudenpatsas for the second time....

Varusteleka Road Show: Joensuu, SEP 23–25, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Joensuu, SEP 23–25, 2021

Our Road Show and our crew will go to North Karelia but unlike a popular Finnish song says, our Tactical Jeans won't switch to BW sweat pants, and we at...

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...

Varusteleka Road Show: Pori, SEP 16–18, 2021

Varusteleka Road Show: Pori, SEP 16–18, 2021

We have to taste the fried lampreys made at Mäkisen Nahkaispaistamo again at the market square somehow, so we just have to come back to Pori with our Road Show.....

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,...

Using a Tarp as Shelter

Using a Tarp as Shelter

Ah, the tarp: the versatile shelter of any bushcraft-minded camper, trekker, or hiker. When you want to save weight without spending lots of money, not many items beat the tarp....

Varusteleka's 18th Birthday Week

Varusteleka's 18th Birthday Week

Varusteleka turns 18 this week and we're celebrating this milestone with some "blast from the past" content. At our walk-in-store, we'll be serving free cake and coffee. What, no discount...

The Shooters of Varusteleka

The Shooters of Varusteleka

Being as we are a military and outdoor specialist business, a high proportion of our staff are into things like hiking and bushcraft, and hunting, as presented in this previous...

How to Choose the Best Military Surplus Boots for All Terrains

How to Choose the Best Military Surplus Boots for All Terrains

Whether you're trekking through a misty bog, working at rugged job sites, or just casually chilling in an urban setting, military surplus boots will serve you well. Budget-friendly and built...