Finnish Defence Forces Surplus Stores
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I didn't have my camera with me, but saw a few relatively well preserved parachutists rucksacks in the store for 60 € each. These are 80 litre rucksacks used by paratroopers and other special troops in the Finnish Defence Forces. The image below is scanned from a Finnish manual.
That reminds me of my first rucksack. A no name something.
The external frame was aluminium. The mesh on it could move up & down to suit, and
it allowed your back to breath.
The option to remove the sack & use the frame to carry wood etc. was also a bonus.
I wonder how heavy they are ?
The listed weight is 3.7 kg or 8.2 lb.
This is the same model made by a different manufacturer and perhaps out of a bit modern materials. The older rucksacks being now sold are made out of aluminum and nylon.
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Cheer Martti.
That's only 0.5 kg heavier than my current less versitile, sweaty back sack, of similar volume !
I find it interesting that the FDF dont release tentage to the public .
can you get all the fabric then Martti ? in camo or green ?
looks like a fantastic project
all the best
Cliff
can you get all the fabric then Martti ? in camo or green ?
looks like a fantastic project
all the best
Cliff
They have been using these tents for 80 years now and although they no longer manufacture new ones, the old ones probably last a bit with proper maintenance. Tents are one of the items that the FDF never sells in usable condition, but they do sometimes rent them for certain associations.
They do not sell tent fabrics, but I would have similar, acceptable fabric in my disposal if I would decide to build one.
They're all Finnish model 12 ("Kemi") axes made by different manufacturers. The model originates from the late 19th century.
You should get a quantity of those ax heads and sell on this forum.
Great design, we had similar in my unit. Axe on one side, hammer on the other. I guess the steel is first class, like most military spec equipment!
In Sweden most real mil surplus was sold or destroyed around 20 years ago. Not much left now.
Great design, we had similar in my unit. Axe on one side, hammer on the other. I guess the steel is first class, like most military spec equipment!
In Sweden most real mil surplus was sold or destroyed around 20 years ago. Not much left now.
I have had a thread in the group buy forum for almost five years now.
I tested one of the heads I had with a x-ray fluorescence analyzer and it came up with a mixture of manganese, lead and iron (tool steel).
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Wauw Marrti!
That is first class.
some designs! I love them, they are soulfull and look very practical too.
I just love that vintage gear. That was a time when they really used tools in the Woods.
Stuff like this is not produced anymore. They become more valuable per day.
I hope you can sell some through group buy!
That is first class.
some designs! I love them, they are soulfull and look very practical too.
I just love that vintage gear. That was a time when they really used tools in the Woods.
Stuff like this is not produced anymore. They become more valuable per day.
I hope you can sell some through group buy!
I can't really say, the prices are highly dependent of the condition of the axe, the model and where the axe is being sold. Please, send me a private message if you're interested of a certain model!
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