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Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Snow camo
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo. When folded down the cap protects both neck and ears.
When folded down the cap protects both neck and ears.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo. Combined with the matching tube scarf the result is pretty darn protective!
Combined with the matching tube scarf the result is pretty darn protective!
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
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Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo

Price 24.99 USD excluding sales tax

The Finnish army "commando cap" is far more than just any woolly watch cap, it's something of a Finnish military tradition and very functional too, the double-layered construction giving it added warmth and insulation.

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Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo. When folded down the cap protects both neck and ears.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo. Combined with the matching tube scarf the result is pretty darn protective!
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.
Särmä Commando Cap, Merino Wool, Camo.

The Finnish army "commando cap" is far more than just any woolly watch cap, it's something of a Finnish military tradition and very functional too, the double-layered construction giving it added warmth and insulation.

Unlike most wool caps, these are made with a double-layered construction, the end result is far more insulating than the standard one layer style, a neat feature in extreme cold. Still, as these don't have any membranes or such the wool breathes naturally, meaning that even though warm these are not too hot or sweaty like many modern caps with Windstopper etc. All in all a very classic and functional design!

This is modeled after the famous Finnish Army Sissipipo, or "sissy cap". The heritage comes from sissies, who are the most special commando-ranger troops in the Finnish military, true forest men sent into the woods with just a puukko, bare teeth, and an assault rifle with one magazine, capable of living off the land and waging 30 years of guerrilla warfare against the ever-present threat of Russian invasion.

Size info

Because of the less flexible weave, we decided to make these in two sizes. Medium fits head size up to 57-58 cm / 7 1/8" - 7 1/4", Large is best for bigger noggins. We drew the line at 62 cm / 7 3/4", but this will probably stretch enough for an even bigger head if necessary.

Quality merino wool

Wool is super. Merino wool is even better; it does not itch, insulates and regulates temperature better, gathers even less nasty smells (and most smells vanish with simply airing out the cap). If you do wash it, don't leave it in a wet lump after washing. Reshape it gently while still damp and hang to dry. Of course, the catch is a higher price tag. If you can live with that, we strongly suggest grabbing one of these.

  • Wool weight about 370 g/m2. There are two layers of knit.
  • 19.5 micron.
  • Wool wash at 30° C (86 F).

Don't leave it in a wet lump. Reshape it gently while still damp. Using wool care products not mandatory, but recommended.

Mulesing free

All our merino wool clothing are 100% mulesing free!

Made in Finland

Made by Agtuvi Oy in Finland, fine quality stuff, no third world child labor camp crap.

Carbon Footprint

The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the production of one single item is 4.32 kg CO2e. The estimation includes the entire production of the item, from the raw materials up until the finalized product exiting the factory. Read more about the calculation method.

Varusteleka Särmä

Särmä is our own brand of clothing and equipment. When you buy Särmä, you get purpose-built stuff at a decent price. They will serve their purpose well in outdoor and everyday use and won't cost you an arm and a leg! For further reading, check out the Varusteleka's Särmä page.

Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information, please read our detailed warranty guide.

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18.01.2018 Verified purchase
Todella napakka pipo, kuten muutkin ovat todenneet. Ei heilu päässä. Ei ehkä niin lämmin kuin Lekan perusmerinopipo, mutta menee todennäköisesti paremmin taskuun. (En omista tuota speksien mukaan paksumpaa pipoa) Ja toisaalta nyt huomasin, että tämä mahtuu säädöllä varustetun lippalakin alle. Jolloin saan lipan suojan, lippalakin antaman tuulisuojan eristeen pinnalle ja kosteanakin mukavan merinovillaeristyksen. Metsäkuvioisen väritys on todella söpö!

Pakkasta -12, keskituuli 4 m/s = WindChill -19. Kyllä oli hiihtäjän hyvä hiihdellä Lekan Sissipipo päässä, ei tarvinnut huppua miettiä.
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23.01.2018 Verified purchase
Lämmin ja laadukas pipo. Pystyy käyttämään joko taitettuna tai suoristettuna. Itsellä päänympärys 60cm ja koko L sopiva.
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09.03.2018 Verified purchase
Paras pipo mitä olen koskaan käyttänyt, lumimaastokuvionen on siisti siviilissäkin, loistava tuote!
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14.03.2018 Verified purchase
It's warm, made in Finland and Tacticool. 12/10 Update* after owning this hat for about a month with average use some of the stitching is coming loose. Maybe my hat is an odd one out but I hope the next one I buy doesnt do the same D:
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21.03.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Hyvä myssy. L-kokoisena just sopiva isompipäiselle. Ei päästänyt aivoja jäätymään eikä kiehumaankaan Lapin laduilla ja auki rullattuna piti korvatkin mukavan lämpöisinä. Viimaisemmissa paikoissa piti toki täydentää takin hupulla. Talvikuvioinen pipo päässä kehtaa liikua kaupungillakin.
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20.04.2018 Verified purchase
Soft and warm. I have a 61cm head, and the Large is a little tight, with not much hat left to double up. A true XL would be more comfortable and flexible; I’d buy two!
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27.10.2018 Verified purchase
Lämmin ja napakasti istuva pipo. Mustaharmaa lehmäkuvio on mukavan epäsotilaallinen. Isoon 61+ päähän menee hyvin kun laittaa sukkana ilman taitosta.
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27.11.2018 ⚠ Unverified purchase
I have the snow cammo version of this. It's a brilliant hat, very soft and warm and durable. The only downside is the shape of my head - hats of this or similar shape ride up and expose my ears, which is not nice when you're riding a bike on a windy day at -20. But that's not the hat's fault, the hat is perfect, I just have a wrong shaped head.
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30.12.2018 Verified purchase
Pehmeä ja lämmin pipo. Neulottuna materiaali jopa pehmeämmän tuntuinen kuin tavallisessa sissipipossa. Pitää myös kohtuullisen hyvin tuulta. Erittäin hyvä ostos!
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