{"title":"For Military Conscripts","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Finland we have this thing called mandatory military service! Why do we hold on to it? Let's find out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers are not very favourable for Finnish people: We have a population of a fairly large city (5.5M) and our ground border with Russia is 1289 km (800 miles). What to do? Have all men serve in the Defence Forces and let women volunteer, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 22.000 conscripts trained annually, a war-time strength of 280.000 and a reserve of 900.000 fighters, military service touches virtually everyone. A man or woman in uniform doesn't draw attention on the street: everybody knows people who served, quite often by close relation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clothes and equipment issued by the FDF are actually quite good, but people often want to make things a bit more comfortable. This is what people most usually buy for their friend, family member, or significant other in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detailed information read the Wikipedia article on the \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Conscription_in_Finland\"\u003eConscription in Finland\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop picks to help your time in service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour issued gear is made by the lowest bidder and designed for the masses. These items are smart choices to make your daily army living a bit more comfortable. And remember: a good soldier should always look after their combat readiness. Choosing the right gear for the mission is part of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArmy tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/army-tales-offshore-march-and-shelter-exercise\"\u003eArmy tales: Offshore March and Shelter exercise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/army-tales-missing-item-report\"\u003eArmy tales: Missing Item Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/army-tales-an-apc-drivers-porcelain-dream\"\u003eArmy tales: An APC driver's porcelain dream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/army-tales-full-moon-in-kiikala\"\u003eArmy tales: Full Moon in Kiikala\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"varusteleka-l2-long-boot-socks-merino-wool","title":"Varusteleka L2 Long Boot Socks, Merino Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost likely the best cold weather socks that you can treat yourself with. If you freeze your feet in the field, your fight is over – so get yourself the correct choice of socks and footwear! This is a robust sock with flat, non-abrasive seams and a soft merino wool terry cloth inside to keep your feet warm. We left the shaft long enough to go well even with our tallest combat boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F8FF; border: 1px solid #B9D6FF; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose at least four pairs of Varusteleka socks and get 10% off all of them!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for field use, but also hunting, hiking, and taking it easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat non-abrasive seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick terry cloth from Merino Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e74% Merino Wool, 25% Polyamide, 1% Elastane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23.5 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerino wool terry cloth fabric is awesome. The material is pretty flat on the outside but inside it’s filled with small loops, which create a pleasant feeling while also insulating your feet from the cold. Because of this structure, they allow air to flow and keep your feet dry and comfy regardless of the weather. They work well just as they are, but by layering a thinner merino sock underneath you have a formidable defense against even colder days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese socks are made in Finland by Sukkamestarit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWant to know where the Merino Wool comes from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur sock provider Sukkamestarit has joined the NATIVA™system, which allows us to trace the merino wool back to individual sheep farms. Because of this, you can find out where the wool for all our merino wool socks comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packages of Varusteleka socks have a QR code that you can use to trace the source of the merino wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eL2 - Mid Layer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second layer of the Varusteleka clothing system wicks moisture forward from the base layer and gives moderate thermal insulation. The L2 can also be used as a next-to-skin layer, which further adds to the flexibility of the system. Our mid-layer is made from a midweight merino wool blend; it is a bit more relaxed, fitting and noticeably warmer than the base layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/articles\/varustelekas-clothing-system\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eVarusteleka Clothing System!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 37-39 (Small)","offer_id":51826521637203,"sku":"71177-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 40-42 (Medium)","offer_id":51826521604435,"sku":"71176-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 43-45 (Large)","offer_id":51826521571667,"sku":"71175-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 46-48 (X-Large)","offer_id":51826521538899,"sku":"71174-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 37-39 (Small)","offer_id":51826521768275,"sku":"71182-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 40-42 (Medium)","offer_id":51826521735507,"sku":"71181-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 43-45 (Large)","offer_id":51826521702739,"sku":"71180-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 46-48 (X-Large)","offer_id":51826521669971,"sku":"71179-A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/sarma_tst_l2_long_boot_socks_merino_wool-06582afd90e8a8.jpg?v=1781162038"},{"product_id":"varusteleka-jaakaripuukko-140-carbon-steel","title":"Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 140, Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis longer Jääkäripuukko 140 is better at hacking through saplings and batoning through firewood than 110. 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Check out the others, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-large general-purpose utility knife, a solid choice for most situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional puukko-style blade profile with a drop point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh scandi-style grind with a secondary micro bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine ground and beveled to strike sparks from ferro rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull\/stick hybrid tang with textured over-molded rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtruding bare tang head with a lanyard hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available as \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/varusteleka-jaakaripuukko-140-training-knife\"\u003ea dull training knife\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon steel blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Varusteleka carbon steel knives are made from 80CrV2 tool steel, a trusted choice in Finnish knife manufacturing for decades. 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