Varusteleka M05 RES cargo pants

Our improved version of the Finnish military issue M05 summer woodland trousers. Looks just like the official issue stuff, but performs a little bit better! Officially approved for use in Finnish Defence Forces reserve practice (M05 RES)!

• High waist with elastic band adjustment. The band has to be used to make the waist sit right! Otherwise these will feel very loose on the waist.
• Zipper fly with button.
• 50 mm (2") wide belt loops.
• Elastic bands in the leg ends.
• Articulated knees and pockets for knee pad inserts.
• Two side pockets and two cargo pockets.
• Fabric: 50/50 CO/PES.
• Kroko zippers.
• All materials are NIR compliant.

In comparison with the Finnish military official issue M05 trousers we have lifted the waist higher, made the side slash pockets deeper and enlarged the cargo pockets to better fit maps, etc.

Official M05 RES approved clothing

M05 RES is an official Finnish Defence Forces inspection and approval system for commercially produced military clothing. A garment that is M05 RES approved is officially approved for use in military military exercises and other fun activities that the FDF organizes.

The M05 RES system is a small step in the right direction and a huge change in the general attitude of the Finnish military complex. Whereas ten years ago a simple non-issue dump pouch could get you in trouble we now have the possibility to create commercial clothing that can be officially approved for use. For us Finns, this is a very, very welcome change and a good beginning to build on!

Sewn in the EU

These are now sewn in Poland by Unifeq.