can you please post instructions on how to make these string vests?
Could you be persuaded to share the pattern?
Send your contacting information with a PM and I will see what I can do.
can you please post instructions on how to make these string vests?
Could you be persuaded to share the pattern?
I have a question;
what kind of skis would I need in and around the Scandinavian forrests?
I looked for forrest- or huntingski's, These are shorter and wider than regular ski's, but they come in different sizes and I understand that it has something to do with your own height. I'm 1,70mtr, do I need longer or shorter ones?
Or should I look at normal ski's?
A summary with photographs of the current Finnish Defence Forces m/05 winter uniform can be read behind the link. It is in Finnish but I will be more than happy to translate the parts you're interested in.
http://www.fimnet.fi/cl/laakaripaivat2007/311/1050_Peitso_Ari.pdf
- Page 7. Snow suit. 70% polyester, 30% cotton. Waterproof.
- Page 8. Winter parka and trousers. 70% polyester, 30% cotton. To be used when stationary.
- Page 9. Balaclava. 100% polyester. Equipped with slots for eyeglasses.
- Page 10. Liner gloves. 70% polyester, 30% cotton.
- Page 11. Gloves. Waterproof leather. Used when temperature ranges from +5 to -5°C.
- Page 12. Winter mittens. Waterproof leather. To be used with liner mittens (see below).
- Page 13. Liner mittens with trigger finger. 100% wool, back 100% polyester with PC coating. 0 to -35°C.
- Page 14. Winter rubber boots. 100% rubber with 100% polyester lining.
- Page 15. Winter boot liners. 85% wool, 15% polyamide.
Are you aware of any online suppliers in Finland where I could order any of this kit from?
Has anyone employed both knitted and woven undergarments in the field? There was a small schism between different factions of the Finnish Defence Forces during the 1930s on should the units use knitted or woven underwear made out of the same material. Some argued that woven were better as they were more durable and left still air between the layers but other said the knitted were more comfortable. What's you oppinion on this matter?
That is what the Finnish forces used during the Wars down to -40°C/F. However it is good to notice that they were wearing flannel underwear made out of cotton or linen with thicker knitted wool mid-layer on top of it. Material is not everything, it is also the weave and finishing.In cold conditions, I wouldn't advise cotton underwear next to the skin.
That is what the Finnish forces used during the Wars down to -40°C/F.