That Finnish jeans brand everybody is talking about?
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https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-tactical-jeans/58865?option=63070-A
this post was submitted on 25 Apr 2025
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Lots of posing with machine guns and confederate flag tattoos going on there for a European company. I guess they know their audience, but gosh what a turn-off.
Saw military gear, but confederate flags?
It's on the elbow of the guy posing with a cigar and a handgun wearing sunglasses indoors in a pub, next to a bartender who is poking himself with a knife.
It'd be a decent parody of toxic masculinity if it wasn't for the fact that this guy has, in fact, tattooed a confederate flag on his body. So I'm worried they might be serious, which makes me question a number of things.
(more on topic, I'd probably just get a pair of Fjällräven Keb Agile, but I know OP wants to explore other options)
Listen up. Varustelka started as surplus store and they are producer of a custom brand called Särmä.
Their gear is on par with Savotta (same sewers) and the customer service is excellent. But yes; their main audience is the tactical community. But they also have great items for hiking and re-creational stuff (take a look at the merino stuff).
Engelbert Strauß
Website. Great clothes, really comfortable and practical. Also, you can return them under warranty if they wear out early.
Strauss is fine, but on the higher price/value ratio compared to other clothes/work clothes brands.
Uh and they have some really nice looking pants, so I definitely have to consider them.
If you are looking for something similar to Fjällräven but want to watch your wallet you could look into Revolution Race.
I was a bit skeptical because they've had very prominent social media campaigns and they seem to have an endless amount of product variations. (Things I don't equate to reliable businesses.) However I've recently seen people use them not only for hiking but also quite a lot for work – gardening (not the hobby kind), landscaping etc.
If anyone has personal experiences with them I'd gladly hear your take!
My most outdoorsy friend also mentioned them. So I think I'll try a few local shops tomorrow and if i don't find anything i like, I'll give Revolution Race a try. I just hate buying clothes online.
You could always look through helikon-tex’s palette for good trousers.
They offer a good quality for small money, but their sizes are odd. If you are lucky to find something matching, you’ll be fine.
So what did you end up with? I got Varusteleka italian worker pants recommended but they recently stopped selling them so now I am looking for an alternative!
I ended up with these Lundhags
When I think about it, there has been a few issues.
There was a seem that ripped on the first pair, but I just got a replacement under warranty.
On an other pair the velcro in the waistband got loose, but that is easy to just fix myself.
But the thighs (which have been the problem in my previous "work pants") are holding up very nice. So overall I like them
Nice choice! Yeah small details lke zippers, buttons or Velcro (details that wears bit can easaly be fixed) can be off sometines but as long as the pants itself is holding well I concider it a good product!