Varusteleka War Flea Market Vol. 14, OCT 5, 2024

At the War Flea Market, military and outdoor gear and clothes change hands. Buy yourself a table spot and get rid of the stuff you no longer need, or just come to enjoy the vibe and find some treasures at the flea market tables.

• Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The store is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sotima until 8 p.m.
• Address: Varusteleka, Hankasuontie 11 A, Helsinki, Finland
• Free entry

  Besides making awesome thrift finds, you'll have the opportunity to meet some of Varusteleka's partners, enjoy some tasty treats, and enjoy the buzzing market atmosphere.

  Find Bargains at Thrift Store Prices

  In addition to 35 treasure-filled flea market tables, the area also features the anticipated and popular Peeveli's Crap Bazaar and the store's Mega Dung Heap.

  Peeveli's CRAP Bazar

  At the far end of the area, in Peeveli's Crap Bazaar, you'll find treasures from Varusteleka's staff at flea market prices. As you might guess, many of our employees are enthusiastic reservists, shooting hobbyists, and outdoor enthusiasts, so you might find all sorts of useful—or useless—items here. Accepted payment methods at the Crap Bazaar are Siirto, MobilePay, and cold hard cash.

  Slightly Defective Products and One-Off Items at the Mega Dung Heap

  The store's dung heap is stocked with dirt-cheap, slightly defective products, second-quality items, and random oddities that our lazy product wizards couldn't be bothered to list online. We've gathered a special batch of exciting stuff just for this event, so there’s plenty to dig through. And everything is going for a bargain—someone’s going to buy it anyway!

  Special Offers at War Flea Market

  Only on War Flea Market Day and only at the Varusteleka store

  • Scho-Ka-Kola 10-pack 20€ (regular price 24,90€), limit: 1 pack per customer
  • Särmä TST DP10 Roll-top Daypack, green, with old model flat shoulder straps 59.98€ (regular price 109.98€)

  Treat Yourself

  

  Viral Bamilami Banh Mi sandwiches are coming to the War Flea Market! You can choose from fillings like egg, chicken, pork, or kimchi, along with cheese/seitan and your choice of sauce. If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, you can also get a portion with fries. Sandwiches starting at €7.90. A meal with a sandwich, a side, and a drink €15.90.

  Kuivalihakundi

  

  Kuivalihakundi and his delicious jerky in the house! You will have the opportunity to taste their new camping foods, which in one word are delicious!

  Explore Shooting at Our Partners' Booths

  EHSRA: Applied Reservist Shooting

  At the SRA Etelä-Häme tent, you can learn about the equipment used in Applied Reservist Shooting and meet enthusiasts of the sport.

  

  Our neighbor, Gunpoint Helsinki, is a full-service indoor shooting range where you can shoot with rifles and pistols. The team will showcase their activities in the flea market area. Throughout the day, there will also be opportunities to try shooting at Gunpoint's range at 12 PM and 2 PM. The introductory shooting sessions are paid and include everything you need, from instruction to equipment and insurance. Note that the sessions are in Finnish only.

  Participate and Win

  Mystical War Flea Market Bingo

  Grab a bingo card, find the Peevelis hiding in the store, jot down the syllables you at Peevelis' behind on the card, and return it to Peeveli's Crap Bazaar. You will receive a surprise and have a chance to enter the draw for a Särmä TST L2 Thermal Layer Set, Merino Wool (worth €214.98). The draw will be held at Sotimas around 4:30 PM.

  Bar Sotima's Pub Quiz

  At the end of the day, relax at Sotimas with a cup of coffee or a barley milkshake. There will also be an opportunity to participate in the Pub Quiz starting at 4:30 PM. You can join individually or in teams of up to 4 people. The winner will receive a €20 gift card.

  Donate Winter Clothing & Gear for the Homeless

  Homeless Night will be held on October 17, and this year's theme is hidden homelessness. In collaboration with the Homeless Night Association, we are collecting clothing and gear at the flea market to be distributed to those in need during Homeless Night.

  Good donations include winter jackets and boots, other warm clothing, hygiene products, backpacks, socks, unused underwear, thermal layers, sleeping bags, snacks, and candies. Summer clothing is not requested for this collection. Donated clothes and gear should be intact and clean.

  PARKING

  Our normal parking hall is reserved for the event, so you can park your car on the top deck of the parking hall, or at the side of Hankasuontie. During weekends, there should be plenty of space.

  The previous War Flea Market

  
  

  A whole lotta people dropped by and the sales were perdy good! In the photo above you can see the mood of Perttu from the Peeveli's crap bazaar. See the Sotakirppis Vol. 12 photo gallery on our Finnish Facebook.