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Ryysyillä rikkauksiin book launch event, OCT 17, 2025

Ryysyillä rikkauksiin book launch event, OCT 17, 2025

Ta-ta-ta-TAA! We hereby invite You to the biography book launch of Valtteri Lindholm, Varusteleka’s founder! Bring along your friends and enemies, too! Where: Varusteleka’s Bar Sotima/store (Hankasuontie 11 A, Helsinki,...

Recruitment

Recruitment

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Project MEGA - GTFO of China 3

Project MEGA - GTFO of China 3

We've again made some big strides with our MEGA (Make Europe Great Again) project, which was originally kicked off in 2022. As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect...

Varusteleka x Nouxfest, Nuuksio AUG 14–17, 2025

Varusteleka x Nouxfest, Nuuksio AUG 14–17, 2025

A shout-out from Nuuksio! The outdoor activities festival, Nouxfest, will be held for the second time in mid-August. The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia's event field will serve as the hub,...

Free Coffee for New Conscripts at Bar Sotima, June 18–20, 2025

Free Coffee for New Conscripts at Bar Sotima, June 18–20, 2025

It's time for another batch of conscripts to enter service here in Finland! To honor that, we offer all new conscripts and their families and friends FREE coffee at our...

Women and national defence in Finland

Women and national defence in Finland

Voluntary military service In Finland, voluntary military service for women – "going to the army" – began in 1995. In 2024, over 1,500 women applied for voluntary military service. The...

Is Merino wool good for summer? Absolutely!

Is Merino wool good for summer? Absolutely!

When you think of wool, thick, warm winter gear and granny’s annual sock package likely come to mind. The idea of wearing wool in warm weather might seem counterintuitive; you...

Erikoisjoukoista Afrikkaan -kirjan julkkarit

Erikoisjoukoista Afrikkaan -kirjan julkkarit

Nyt ois erikoisherkkua tarjolla kaikille sotafaneille ja lukutoukille. Nimittäin Seppo Mustaluodon uuden kirjan Erikoisjoukoista Afrikkaan. Kimmo Heinosen taistelut sodan etulinjassa -julkkarit järkätään täällä meillä Varustelekalla. Tuuthan mukaan juhlistamaan?Julkkareita vietetään Lekan...

Our new webstore is live!

Our new webstore is live!

The new shop is finally up and running, so we invite you to partake in the festivities!  To help you prepare for fall & winter, we reduced prices for some of...

Free Mother's Day Coffee at Bar Sotima, MAY 11, 2025

Free Mother's Day Coffee at Bar Sotima, MAY 11, 2025

Because moms are the best, we offer everyone FREE coffee on Mother's Day. That's right, not just for moms, but for absolutely everyone. However, this day is especially dedicated to...

About us

About us

Finnish Varusteleka is the biggest and best in Europe Varusteleka is a military clothing and gear brand, and retailer from Finland. We have a walk-in store in Helsinki and serve...

MEGA – Your prices are too damn high! (and why that is not entirely a bad thing)

MEGA – Your prices are too damn high! (and why that is not entirely a bad thing)

We’ve been getting feedback: the prices of our new products are higher than before – and you’re absolutely right. Prices have gone up in several ways, and we’re not here...

Ordering to the US - what you should know

Ordering to the US - what you should know

Well, the cat is out of the bag: the EU got a 15% tariff, and the De Minimis treatment for orders under $800 was removed. This will come into effect...

Muistakaa heille kallis ol maa x Varusteleka

Muistakaa heille kallis ol maa x Varusteleka

Photographer Johanna Kare's MUISTAKAA – heille kallis ol’ maa exhibition at Varusteleka. The exhibition features two-meter-tall portraits and stories of Finnish war veterans who are around 100 years old.The exhibition...

Tuju x Varusteleka: Sontimaton Tulokas

Tuju x Varusteleka: Sontimaton Tulokas

Tuju and Varusteleka pulled the pin and sent the can straight down the hatch! We're thrilled to bring you our very first collab. Sontimaton Tulokas 4.8% American Lager was born...

Varusteleka Remote Military March, April 25–27, 2025

Varusteleka Remote Military March, April 25–27, 2025

Varusteleka’s Remote Military March is back for the sixth time! Mark your calendar, pack your ruck, and get ready to march! Choose your distance and complete the march anywhere in...