Finland and desert uniform

[Pte Schwede]

Hello !

I read somewhere on the web that Finland quite recently have adopted
a new uniform for desertclimate, i tried to find some pics of it but unfortunatly i was unsuccesfull, does anybody have any pics on it or have any information about it ?

Regards

[Kekkonen]

Hello !

I read somewhere on the web that Finland quite recently have adopted
a new uniform for desertclimate, i tried to find some pics of it but unfortunatly i was unsuccesfull, does anybody have any pics on it or have any information about it ?

Regards

Gallery with pictures http://people.jyu.fi/~japerkki/unmee.php

http://www.marttitikka.net/images/eritrea/Unmee001.jpg
First used by the Finnish peacekeepers in the UNMEE mission in
Eritrea/Ethiopia two years ago.

http://www.mil.fi/rauhanturvaaja/get2data.php?id=115
As can be seen, a lots of green...

http://www.mil.fi/rauhanturvaaja/get2data.php?id=143
...but I guess it works.

[Pte Schwede]

Well, look at that ! That looks very good, do you know the general
opinion about it, is it comfortable to work in it ?

[Randomrokottaja]

Well, look at that ! That looks very good, do you know the general
opinion about it, is it comfortable to work in it ?

Yes, it is pretty nice to wear. Fits quite well to warm climates.

[keimo lantio]

Hmm, there seems to be 4 people on that picture

http://www.mil.fi/rauhanturvaaja/get2data.php?id=143

[Horna]

Yeah, there is one soldier ahead of the car on the right, you can see him from shoulders up.

[RS_Leo1A5]

The colors (sand, dark green, brown) remind me of German Desert Flecktarn but the pattern is different.

[Horna]

If I recall correctly there was talk of it being a modified flecktarn (a copy of the german(?) version). Instead of coming up with a new and marvellously original desing FDF copied and modified one of the existing ones with a rather great success.

One of the benefits of being a small and nimble country with less bureacracy about the equipment our troops use... (although there is still a lot of that, logistics and all do still count)

[sig551]

Hello,

anyone can tell me where I can buy the M05 finnish camo ?

Thanks,

Regards,

[Jippo]

Hello,

anyone can tell me where I can buy the M05 finnish camo ?

Thanks,

Regards,

It is/will NOT be sold.


-jippo

[Ghetto Defendant]

Are the M/62 or M/91 uniforms ever sold as surplus, or are they destroyed?

[Jippo]

Are the M/62 or M/91 uniforms ever sold as surplus, or are they destroyed?


I don't think anyone would actually want to buy M/62, but M/91 is sold in many places. They are not actual issue uniforms but private sales of the manufacturers who make M/91. There are also some improved models for private purchase, namely with removable quilted lining.


-jippo

[cbreedon]

I don't think anyone would actually want to buy M/62, but M/91 is sold in many places. They are not actual issue uniforms but private sales of the manufacturers who make M/91. There are also some improved models for private purchase, namely with removable quilted lining.


-jippo


I got my M91 here... They speak English and ship internationally

http://www.milpro.fi/

[Ghetto Defendant]

Thanks, guys.
After a lot of searching on the link provided, I finally found the M/91.

http://www.milpro.fi/index.cfm?action=tuotekuvaus&tuoteperheid=0009E693-3FAA-1DFA-93B1DFA2504A902C

I forgot how weak the dollar is compared to the euro- about $188.00 (plus shipping) for the trousers and jacket.

takki = jacket?

housut = trouser?

Correct?

Can you give me your overall impression of the M/91 uniform? It looks nice. I assume they are a cotton/nylon blend?

[Jippo]

You got it right. Text on that page translated:

"Puolustusvoimien käyttämä kangas ja malli. 65% CO, 35% PE. Kangas vettä ja likaa hylkivä, palo- ja infrapunasuojattu. Pesu 60°C. Tarra-arvomerkkilaatat mukana. Takissa piilohuppu kauluksessa.
Kokovalikosta näkyy tämänhetkinen varastotilanne."

"Model and fabric used by the defence forces. 65% cotton, 35% polyethylene. Fabric is water and dirt repellent, fire- and infrared protected. Washing at 60 degrees Celsius. Includes velcro rank pads. Hidden hood in the collar. At the sizes menu the number of currently in stock."

M/91 is reasonably good uniform. Fabric is quite heavy and durable, in some models stiching will give in in use. Some of the pockets will be covered with combat gear, less so if you use webbing.


-jippo

[Ghetto Defendant]

Thanks for the translation and info, Jippo.