The Air Force sent me to Minot, North Dakota for a year and I found out really quick how cold it gets there in Winter. The base issued all personnel a cold weather bag with the gear we would need there and I ended up using most of it too. The Mukluks was the primary thing I used, and the cold weather parka. We could not wear the outer pants, and gloves in the kit due to the work we did, but the shoe liners, and heavy wool socks really saved my butt. I wished they had included a hat like what the Russian military uses in the kit.
As a arctic ranger in the swedish armed forces i have experienced our cold weather gear. And both our gear and winter training is the best in the world. I live in arctic Swedish lappland the temperatures here can drop to below minus 50 degrees celsius. So minus 18 feels like summer ;)
Ásgeir Sweden When your gear has waterproof membranes, are they stateside brand? Gore tex, namely? We have new sources of waterproof membranes as appearently the patent has run out and others can now produce, I have an "eVent" brand DValpine membrane fabric jacket and it makes gore tex look like a trashbag, just curious if the most well trained and cold experienced places in the world have had the very satisfying pleasure of trying these new membranes, all militaries would be wise to explore their options now that better options are available, and they are MUCH better.
excuse me my friend Canada got some very good training a winter gear believe it or not, even our no military gear is pretty good i would say as good as any found any where on the planet it might cost you but it is worth it , we even will use animal skins when we have too and for some things that cant be beat seal skin is very good at keeping you dry ,, any ways that my opinion
We have green long johns now, they're the model that you showed from early 90's "new ones", some of the ones i got when i joined the military are actually made in mid 90's... unfortunately they are used.... a lot. The things i'm issued, and i live up in the northern parts of sweden, is a green first layer long arm shirt that got the same knitting/type as the white long johns with a short zipper just to ventilate at your neck. no additional holes. The next layer you wear would be a cotton mix t-shirt on top of the first layer shirt, keep you warmer but not so warm that you start to sweat a lot. After that we have Värmetröja 90 (Varm sweater 90 basically) which is a mix of Wool, polyamid and polyester (rarely use this one when you're working or moving around a lot) Always worn on top of this is the Fältjacka 90 (field jacket 90). During winter i usually wear green field shirt, t-shirt and Snöjacka 90 (snow jacket 90) which is basically as simple as a jacket gets (white for winter camouflage and "replaces" the field jacket during winter). It's really thin but you move around to keep warm. The mad beast that will keep you warm, when you just sit on a rock and wishes to go home and it's -35c, is the Värmejacka 90 (warm jacket 90) nicknamed Komarocken (the coma coat). The only time i've ever been cold in this jacket was when i had to sleep on the ground because we didn't get our sprouse needle bed right. Otherwise you're basically immune to cold with this jacket. There are coma pants too but i've never had the need to use them. Long post, but i thought you would like to know a little bit about what i am wearing on a daily basis as a soldier in the northern parts of sweden.
Hello to you "Funky"! Really fun to watch your video, evoking memories of my military service in Arvidsjaur / Sweden. I was alpine-ranger and remember very well how happy I was to have these longjohns that you showed upp. It could be down to -28 degrees at worst!Keep up the good videos
Hi Funky, I have the zip up cardigan from my cousin who is a border guard in Finland. I have had it for 4 years and my god it can take a beating. Bloody gold dust brother. You hit the jackpot with that little lot. Cheers Moose from Oz.
Great video Darren. You're 100% correct about people having all the weapons, rounds and food, but will probably overlook having enough warming items on hand. I wear the Marine issue wooly pulley sweater when I'm out and about in the cold weather. It's 100% wool and you will burn up before you get cold. Always stock up on extra cold weather gear as you cna never have enough. You never know when an glaciermay decide to come rolling up your way lol. Take care brother! Ken
I work outdoors in sub zero (f) while clearing snow. I used to wear the old cotton waffle print long johns. I have switched over to newer synthetics. They are thinner lighter and warmer than the old versions. I have started wearing lined trousers. I have both the fleece and quilted versions and they are both warm in driving snow and cold winds. Of course you have to consider the full scale of winter effects. If you are wading thru waist deep snow your denim will pack full of snow. If you stop and get into a warm tent or next to a fire the snow will melt at some point. If you continue in the cold the water will freeze into a wind barrier that will be pretty effective until you get warm again. The alternative to that whole frozen water in clothes management process is to wear a snow pant. They are sold in many different names. Snow boarder pants work as well as anything. They are just a water proof slick fabric that stops wind also. Basically a robust rain suit pant. I do have the zip up sweater they were sold in 2 pairs in one purchase deals. They are very comfortable. The sleeves are extra long with the cuffs meant to be used as part of a glove system. I will see if the pullover sweater is available here. It took me almost two decades to find a way to keep my feet warm and dry. I like my sealskinz socks.
The one you show at 11:40 we (at least where i work) call it the nato jumper. It's mostly worn when we're not in the field. When out in the field, it's almost only used by officers that don't have to do anything or by new recruits who doesn't know that it's not that good to wear (not saying it's terrible, it's just that there are better stuff to wear)
But the wool zipper cardigan is really worn under ? Because of the zip I thinked it’s made to be worn over many layers... but if it’s made to be worn just over the primary layer, it need to be small enough!
Good Video Funky, good timing too. Time to replace some of the winter stuff I have had for awhile and know it is time to replace. Will be researching the items you suggested. Thanks again!
+funkyprepper, i would just like to sat that being an American, i thank you and appreciate you saying that America is one of the best in Winter Clothing.
In Afganistan US soldiers and British soldiers like the swedish uniform so many swap uniforms whit each other "M90" , from the old M59 to the new M90.people stil want this uniforms...The old British DPM i like and the new one i like to the old i use in vinter whit out any cold,,,Its Easy to get this uniform from sweden not only on Ebay but from sweden you can choose more..There are many good surfplus in sweden
By the way, the mid layer zipped cardigan works good on its own down to -25C. Although there's another standard issue shirt you should try and get your hands on. It's called Skjorta M/90.
blimey you guys are more used to the cold than us southern brits lol. -25 i would have 5 layers top, 2 bottom and god hat and gloves. thanks for the shirt info
Good vid. I agree and try to tell folks all the time, make sure you've got not only good cold weather clothing put back, but wet weather clothing as well. You don't have to break the bank either. As you point out there are some great deals to be had. I think people overlook surplus stuff far too often.
Swedish stuff is right up there for my cold weather gear where milsurp is appropriate to be worn. Helly Hansen Swedish long tail fleece is one, and the canvas and leather Swedish mitts are the bomb! Particularly as they have removable liners which make drying the things a heck of a lot easier! You can bet both of those will be going with me to Iceland in 4 weeks time for 4 days outdoors!
very true mate options are good from cheap 2nd hand to top end new modern kit. have a blast in iceland mate - tip. if your doing any vids outdoors for long periods - put a hand warmer near or around the lens to get non foggy images ;)
It`s a good idea to have a many candles in your home, if the power is out and you do not have a wood burning stove, the candles can give you heat and light fore a long time.
Check out Canadian military winter clothing/items. Considered 2nd coldest country (Antarctica not included as not considered a country) in world. Temperature of -60 in Artic. Given that climate, Canadian winter clothing is second to none.
Got a pair of Swedish army boots, unworn (mine are from the 60s), there's a rubberised layer on the bottom half, I think they're for wet snow and slush, ugly as sin but I've worn them in mud and slush and crap like no ones business and never a drop of moisture has gotten into them, brilliant. That jumper really looks the business!
As to the layering, I've been experimenting with some old and odd stuff. Been using silk shirt as a base layer, wool jumper, an old British army smock then gortex army waterproof shell. Used ski trousers on the bike in winter (all year round biker in Scotland, I must be nuts), thinking of that. Dispatch riders used to use ladies tights, but I'm not that brave. So far it's been too warm to test all this without sweating my ass off. Roll on winter, eh? Oh, heated gloves from maplin work a treat, didn't even need to use the heating until it gets way below 0C.
Brilliant video Darren, Good food for thought. Makes me want to go take a trip to the Surplus store here in Spokane. Right as soon as my ankle heals. 3 more weeks. Thanks for the info. Another fantastic video. Atb Dave
thanks my mate - its one of those things. once you have good quality winter clothing your set for life with no worries. hope the ankle heals good brother
I agree it is good quality kit. It was greatly appreciated on a cold night in the field. I haven't had any experience to to mention with UK military gear so i can't really compare. The old long jons you are holding is the product of Swedish politics since the cold war "stopped". They have sold aout most military stockpiles as well as the civil defence stockpiles. I am going to do a video on it a dit further on. Great finds you have there. I wish you a warm and snug winter :) All the best, Rob
thanks for commenting as always my friend - hope you keep warm this winter. i think this year will end being mild but next year will be brutal. stay ready. amazed at the quality for the price to be honest. itching to get outdoors now lol
+funkyprepper Agree with shopping at ex surplus stores. Just brought a Dutch fleece ready for winter - 80% wool unlike the 100% polyester, overpriced rubbish in the camping shops. Discovering that 'you cant go wrong with the ex mil surplus' stuff. checked out his eBay store - good stuff on there too!
Great video about great clothing. Most of the stuff is dirt cheap to get here in Sweden. One of the larger websites selling military surplus in Sweden are however stating that there stock are running low and that they dont expect the army to sell any more surplus. So get it while its good :)
Well done Funky, another night confined to barracks but you kept the troops entertained with an informative tale. I put my winter car kit in the truck a couple of weeks ago; I add a 3 part avalanche shovel, a 2 tonne ratcheting cable puller (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come-A-Long), an extra tin of tuna and inspect the EDC kit in the truck to make sure all is well and good. We don't get snow much around here but when it does happen it cripples traffic, I like to be ready to spend the night in the truck if I choose to do so. When you speak of layering, its important to consider in all seasons but mostly in Winter for anyone in a location that gets cold, wet and nasty out. Random question, are the barracks heated? I know you ran power out there and I am naturally curious.
good items paul. anything to improve your survival odds this winter is a bonus. too many people die here in the uk over the winter period needlessly. as for heating - all sorted, see my instagram vid on the gas heater cheers mate
+funkyprepper Hm, not sure how I missed that one on Insta, sometimes the 8-9 hour time difference between me and the UK gets the UK posts way deep in my new events list. Stay Funky!
brilliant vid, some amazing kit, i sew and make most of my own gear, making camo layered winter gloves at the mo. They really knew how to make stuff back then no corners cut, i use a lot of their techniques. Must get up my local surplus store haven't been for a while :) Used or new doesn't bother me :)
Great video. I am totally with you on all that stuff. I like the Swedish Cardigan with the thumb holes. Brilliant idea. If you want some top notch winter kit that is often overlooked I would suggest seeing if you can find some Canadian kit. Where I live now we have seen temps as bad as -53 Celsius with wind chill. I personally think the Canadian sleeping bag is the best all weather bag ever made and is actually good up to about those temperatures and for extended periods. We have winter mitts pretty much the same as those Swedish ones although they come in white instead of OD. I also have 40 year old cold weather bomber jacket used to the Air Force in the 1960s to be worn on the flight line in our coldest winters. I break it out when my best high tech new parkas don't cut it. It is goose down, with a leather liner and rabbit fur collar. We also have what essentially are snow pants like what kids wear over their trousers to play in the snow and I have a Korean War era pair that are fantastic.
The swedes make excellent winter kit. Just look at the winters they have. They won't issue something that's not going to work for there troops. It's well worth buying if you can get it.
Really interesting walk through of the options available as most of those items i'd not seen before. Poignant reminder of preparing for cold weather conditions too ~Peace~
Hi Funky, thanks for another informative video. Nice to see you recommending the candle trick - simple & effective (great on tent /hammock zips too!). Would you have any recommendations for cold weather sleeping socks? I'm sick of being cozy from the ankles up when camping in winter!!! The British army arctic tent boots really look the business but they seem impossible to get hold of :( I know a lot of people just wear their boots in their sleeping bags but there's far too much pony poo in the new forest to consider that!
any good thick thermal socks are good - snow rock are good - if you have a good sleeping bag just normal wool hiking socks work for me. clean your feet and put on clean socks for sleep time :) take care bro
Top stuff mate. Two nights ago I was working a site where we patrolled ever 45mins and the patrol distance was about 2.2km. I did that for 9hrs.... On my first patrol it was pissing it down...(monsoonal rain for about 4hrs) After 15mins my new $100 raincoat failed and I was soaked thru. So for the next 5hrs I was patrolling fully soaked. I ended up going commando. Much more comfortable. Because it was hot...I actually wasnt that bothered by the soaking. Any other time of the year I could have been in big trouble. I took the jacket back yesterday and go a full refund. Had a look at the other ones in the store and spoke with a salesman who it turned out was from briatin and was ex-mountain rescue in the highlands. We chatted for about 40mins about all sorts....I walked out with a new raincoat. I paid more for this one...but so far tonight its kept me dry. Having the right gear for the right conditions is important. The brand of jacket I have now is Gondwana and this is the jacket. www.gondwanaoutdoor.com.au/index.html?Action=Commerce2.Product&ID=32256280#.Vj3R39IrLMw
very true rob. everytime i get new kit i always test it first - ask pete mindwiseman about that tresspass "so called" waterproof jacket. he was soaked to thje skin in under 1 hour of heavy rain. i loaned him my dutch poncho for the weekend and he stayed dry. if kit like this was worn on brecon for example you could very easily get into exposure problems. cheers fella
Definitely mate, I always do. Need to pick up a couple more blankets actually, last night some old girl took a bad tumble so I had to use the couple I keep in the pack in the boot
sure is mate, this will kit you out a lot cheaper than posh name stuff. tried and tested too. the only thing i don't recommend is 2nd hand sleeping bags.
Great gear. The 90's Long Johns are the current model but the shirt is the M59 model. You should try more M90 gear. It is really great. I Can Also recommend the M90 Uniform, the best uniform in my opinion!
Brilliant bits of kit your very lucky funkster , i dont think you can beat army surplus , made to last a long time in all conditions , the question i have is where to find european army surplus kit , it seems to be hard to find in the UK.
+funkyprepper already tried mate carnt find any decent stuff , where do you buy from , im 22 sick of being stuck in doors all the time. Work and home work and home , you inspired me to want to get out there and enjoy the wilderness mate and to be a prepper , times are only getting worse . Thanks for all your videos and all your work funky .
Well, clothes in swedish Armed forces all have very long service length, I have some, but these clothes except the long johns hasnt been in service for atleast 40 years or so, the green nato shirt is nearly a look alike. Not the ones we have.
I walked right into the ocean with my Goretex boots, pants, and parka up to my mid thigh ( Goretex stated 100% wind/ water proof), as I was working in a 33 acre mini city I created to assist tens of thousands of people after Hurricane Katrina. I wasn't wet ever. It was extremely windy situation and I never felt bit of it through my clothing. I used layering of silk and jeans under. I have wool items for colder temperatures. Down works great as an over coat on top of Goretex or under it. I also use Carheart Artic, I think its called, over my Gortex wind/ water barrier to stay warm in extreme winter. Never been cold. It's just my opinion. I believe rubber works great. I've never tried walking into the ocean to work in rubber lined items. Just giving my experience is all. Many items I've seen at second hand stores, including military surplus.
great vid this chap... ive been watching your vids for a while now, i got onto them from sandys channel. i appreciate the links for the garms. yours and sandys channel are an inspiration to me, after watching your first camp in the woods (4 parts) i had made a list of things i need lol... Timberland pro series gloves Army issue basher (tarp) Dutch army bivi / sas issue bivi Tree straps Bungies Thermol self inflating british army sleeping mat British army issue folding shovel Ear plugs Bergman 850 Swedish army issue cutlery set Coleman F1stove Myti mug Zebra billy can 14 or 12cm Petzl Tactikka + plus Head lamp Torch 2016 Model 140 Lumen! thanks for the great vids, in return i shall do my very best to stay funky ;)
The Canadian military winter mukluks have kept my feet warm and toasty through harsh conditions. Wet snow, freezing temperature up to -37'c, standing on ice, knee high snow for the longest time and my only complaint is they make my feet sweat for being too warm.
I thought military only had 2 sizes,too big or too small lol. 1941 was the long johns ? Fantastic ! From an era when quality really was key to success in industry
Loved the video. Sure could use some of the kit. Don't laugh but have you used any Canadian military stuff ? Anything good to look for at my surplus store
+funkyprepper yup, lk35 good cheap framed backpack. Good thing if you want to mod, not so good as standard. customised mine to accept side pouches and slung a waist pack in between bottom of bag and frame support to put a quick access first aid kit/bring along bag for when I ditch the main bag. modded the shoulder straps for more padding as they are frankly pants, and added a waist and sternum strap for the heavy loads. Great for the Czech bedroll because of the top straps. Steel frame though so quite heavy.
thanks bro it comes and goes but in the background its still winning. in week 5 now and still not 100% i did think about re starting my winter drink mix, takes a few weeks to kick in though.
Great video! There's a few more pieces of kit from the Swedish Armed Forces that could be of interest, mainly the M/90 Parka. I've had mine for years, even before I did my service and it is warmer than needed. I can't even wear it unless it's -10 c or lower, it's simply too warm. In addition to this an item that I haven't seen on the international market so it might be hard to get, the m/90 värmetröja, a wool shirt that is an awesome middle layer or even outer layer on cold but dry days. It's produced by Woolpower in Sweden. Link (in Swedish): www.soldf.com/troja90.html
The Air Force sent me to Minot, North Dakota for a year and I found out really quick how cold it gets there in Winter. The base issued all personnel a cold weather bag with the gear we would need there and I ended up using most of it too. The Mukluks was the primary thing I used, and the cold weather parka. We could not wear the outer pants, and gloves in the kit due to the work we did, but the shoe liners, and heavy wool socks really saved my butt. I wished they had included a hat like what the Russian military uses in the kit.
As a arctic ranger in the swedish armed forces i have experienced our cold weather gear. And both our gear and winter training is the best in the world. I live in arctic Swedish lappland the temperatures here can drop to below minus 50 degrees celsius. So minus 18 feels like summer ;)
Ásgeir Sweden When your gear has waterproof membranes, are they stateside brand? Gore tex, namely? We have new sources of waterproof membranes as appearently the patent has run out and others can now produce, I have an "eVent" brand DValpine membrane fabric jacket and it makes gore tex look like a trashbag, just curious if the most well trained and cold experienced places in the world have had the very satisfying pleasure of trying these new membranes, all militaries would be wise to explore their options now that better options are available, and they are MUCH better.
excuse me my friend Canada got some very good training a winter gear believe it or not, even our no military gear is pretty good i would say as good as any found any where on the planet it might cost you but it is worth it , we even will use animal skins when we have too and for some things that cant be beat seal skin is very good at keeping you dry ,, any ways that my opinion
Sir i have a good bit of equipment from Savotta and Varusteleka will it stand up to a Sami winter?
Greetings from Jämtland 🇬🇧🇸🇪
I'm sorry but minus 50 degrees Celsius has happened like 3 times on a hundred years period.
We have green long johns now, they're the model that you showed from early 90's "new ones", some of the ones i got when i joined the military are actually made in mid 90's... unfortunately they are used.... a lot.
The things i'm issued, and i live up in the northern parts of sweden, is a green first layer long arm shirt that got the same knitting/type as the white long johns with a short zipper just to ventilate at your neck. no additional holes.
The next layer you wear would be a cotton mix t-shirt on top of the first layer shirt, keep you warmer but not so warm that you start to sweat a lot.
After that we have Värmetröja 90 (Varm sweater 90 basically) which is a mix of Wool, polyamid and polyester (rarely use this one when you're working or moving around a lot)
Always worn on top of this is the Fältjacka 90 (field jacket 90).
During winter i usually wear green field shirt, t-shirt and Snöjacka 90 (snow jacket 90) which is basically as simple as a jacket gets (white for winter camouflage and "replaces" the field jacket during winter). It's really thin but you move around to keep warm.
The mad beast that will keep you warm, when you just sit on a rock and wishes to go home and it's -35c, is the Värmejacka 90 (warm jacket 90) nicknamed Komarocken (the coma coat). The only time i've ever been cold in this jacket was when i had to sleep on the ground because we didn't get our sprouse needle bed right. Otherwise you're basically immune to cold with this jacket. There are coma pants too but i've never had the need to use them.
Long post, but i thought you would like to know a little bit about what i am wearing on a daily basis as a soldier in the northern parts of sweden.
Hello to you "Funky"!
Really fun to watch your video, evoking memories of my military service in Arvidsjaur / Sweden. I was alpine-ranger and remember very well how happy I was to have these longjohns that you showed upp. It could be down to -28 degrees at worst!Keep up the good videos
Hi Funky, I have the zip up cardigan from my cousin who is a border guard in Finland. I have had it for 4 years and my god it can take a beating. Bloody gold dust brother. You hit the jackpot with that little lot. Cheers Moose from Oz.
Great video Darren. You're 100% correct about people having all the weapons, rounds and food, but will probably overlook having enough warming items on hand. I wear the Marine issue wooly pulley sweater when I'm out and about in the cold weather. It's 100% wool and you will burn up before you get cold. Always stock up on extra cold weather gear as you cna never have enough. You never know when an glaciermay decide to come rolling up your way lol. Take care brother!
Ken
I work outdoors in sub zero (f) while clearing snow. I used to wear the old cotton waffle print long johns. I have switched over to newer synthetics. They are thinner lighter and warmer than the old versions. I have started wearing lined trousers. I have both the fleece and quilted versions and they are both warm in driving snow and cold winds. Of course you have to consider the full scale of winter effects. If you are wading thru waist deep snow your denim will pack full of snow. If you stop and get into a warm tent or next to a fire the snow will melt at some point. If you continue in the cold the water will freeze into a wind barrier that will be pretty effective until you get warm again. The alternative to that whole frozen water in clothes management process is to wear a snow pant. They are sold in many different names. Snow boarder pants work as well as anything. They are just a water proof slick fabric that stops wind also. Basically a robust rain suit pant. I do have the zip up sweater they were sold in 2 pairs in one purchase deals. They are very comfortable. The sleeves are extra long with the cuffs meant to be used as part of a glove system. I will see if the pullover sweater is available here. It took me almost two decades to find a way to keep my feet warm and dry. I like my sealskinz socks.
Have you tried anything from Wiggy's? Heard amazing things about their sleeping bags, have a bed quilt from them that is super warm.
like the candle trick, always get my zip stuck when in sleeping bag, normally half way up.........bring on the winter! love swedish gear.
no problem, works very well - there are other items used for the zips but candles are the cheapest and best imo.
The one you show at 11:40 we (at least where i work) call it the nato jumper. It's mostly worn when we're not in the field. When out in the field, it's almost only used by officers that don't have to do anything or by new recruits who doesn't know that it's not that good to wear (not saying it's terrible, it's just that there are better stuff to wear)
But the wool zipper cardigan is really worn under ? Because of the zip I thinked it’s made to be worn over many layers... but if it’s made to be worn just over the primary layer, it need to be small enough!
Good Video Funky, good timing too. Time to replace some of the winter stuff I have had for awhile and know it is time to replace. Will be researching the items you suggested. Thanks again!
looks well made and it has tried and tested pedigree - have fun
cheers
Good work as usual Mate , Thanks for that !
+funkyprepper, i would just like to sat that being an American, i thank you and appreciate you saying that America is one of the best in Winter Clothing.
In Afganistan US soldiers and British soldiers like the swedish uniform so many swap uniforms whit each other "M90" , from the old M59 to the new M90.people stil want this
uniforms...The old British DPM i like and the new one i like to the old i use in vinter whit out any cold,,,Its Easy to get this uniform from sweden not only on Ebay but from sweden you can choose more..There are many good surfplus in sweden
Hi! I'm Swedish and i've been in the homeguard for about 4 years. You made a good choice mate!
thanks my friend - very good quality gear 100%
By the way, the mid layer zipped cardigan works good on its own down to -25C. Although there's another standard issue shirt you should try and get your hands on. It's called Skjorta M/90.
blimey you guys are more used to the cold than us southern brits lol.
-25 i would have 5 layers top, 2 bottom and god hat and gloves.
thanks for the shirt info
Good vid. I agree and try to tell folks all the time, make sure you've got not only good cold weather clothing put back, but wet weather clothing as well. You don't have to break the bank either. As you point out there are some great deals to be had. I think people overlook surplus stuff far too often.
Swedish stuff is right up there for my cold weather gear where milsurp is appropriate to be worn. Helly Hansen Swedish long tail fleece is one, and the canvas and leather Swedish mitts are the bomb! Particularly as they have removable liners which make drying the things a heck of a lot easier! You can bet both of those will be going with me to Iceland in 4 weeks time for 4 days outdoors!
very true mate
options are good from cheap 2nd hand to top end new modern kit.
have a blast in iceland mate - tip.
if your doing any vids outdoors for long periods - put a hand warmer near or around the lens to get non foggy images ;)
It`s a good idea to have a many candles in your home, if the power is out and you do not have a wood burning stove, the candles can give you heat and light fore a long time.
Check out Canadian military winter clothing/items. Considered 2nd coldest country (Antarctica not included as not considered a country) in world. Temperature of -60 in Artic. Given that climate, Canadian winter clothing is second to none.
hi there. what does the "three crown logo" means when found in the tags at clothes as those kalsonger you showed? thanks in forehand
So funny I've just discovered Swedish kit and then you posted up this video. Keep these videos coming lots of awesome information!
Got a pair of Swedish army boots, unworn (mine are from the 60s), there's a rubberised layer on the bottom half, I think they're for wet snow and slush, ugly as sin but I've worn them in mud and slush and crap like no ones business and never a drop of moisture has gotten into them, brilliant. That jumper really looks the business!
As to the layering, I've been experimenting with some old and odd stuff. Been using silk shirt as a base layer, wool jumper, an old British army smock then gortex army waterproof shell. Used ski trousers on the bike in winter (all year round biker in Scotland, I must be nuts), thinking of that. Dispatch riders used to use ladies tights, but I'm not that brave. So far it's been too warm to test all this without sweating my ass off. Roll on winter, eh? Oh, heated gloves from maplin work a treat, didn't even need to use the heating until it gets way below 0C.
Brilliant video Darren, Good food for thought. Makes me want to go take a trip to the Surplus store here in Spokane. Right as soon as my ankle heals. 3 more weeks. Thanks for the info. Another fantastic video.
Atb
Dave
thanks my mate - its one of those things.
once you have good quality winter clothing your set for life with no worries.
hope the ankle heals good brother
Could've used these tips when I worked in -25 Finland! Good stuff mate!
lol i bet bo
I agree it is good quality kit. It was greatly appreciated on a cold night in the field.
I haven't had any experience to to mention with UK military gear so i can't really compare. The old long jons you are holding is the product of Swedish politics since the cold war "stopped". They have sold aout most military stockpiles as well as the civil defence stockpiles. I am going to do a video on it a dit further on.
Great finds you have there.
I wish you a warm and snug winter :)
All the best, Rob
thanks for commenting as always my friend - hope you keep warm this winter.
i think this year will end being mild but next year will be brutal.
stay ready.
amazed at the quality for the price to be honest.
itching to get outdoors now lol
+funkyprepper Agree with shopping at ex surplus stores. Just brought a Dutch fleece ready for winter - 80% wool unlike the 100% polyester, overpriced rubbish in the camping shops. Discovering that 'you cant go wrong with the ex mil surplus' stuff. checked out his eBay store - good stuff on there too!
Great video about great clothing. Most of the stuff is dirt cheap to get here in Sweden.
One of the larger websites selling military surplus in Sweden are however stating that there stock are running low and that they dont expect the army to sell any more surplus.
So get it while its good :)
Well done Funky, another night confined to barracks but you kept the troops entertained with an informative tale. I put my winter car kit in the truck a couple of weeks ago; I add a 3 part avalanche shovel, a 2 tonne ratcheting cable puller (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come-A-Long), an extra tin of tuna and inspect the EDC kit in the truck to make sure all is well and good. We don't get snow much around here but when it does happen it cripples traffic, I like to be ready to spend the night in the truck if I choose to do so.
When you speak of layering, its important to consider in all seasons but mostly in Winter for anyone in a location that gets cold, wet and nasty out.
Random question, are the barracks heated? I know you ran power out there and I am naturally curious.
good items paul.
anything to improve your survival odds this winter is a bonus.
too many people die here in the uk over the winter period needlessly.
as for heating - all sorted, see my instagram vid on the gas heater
cheers mate
+funkyprepper Hm, not sure how I missed that one on Insta, sometimes the 8-9 hour time difference between me and the UK gets the UK posts way deep in my new events list. Stay Funky!
brilliant vid, some amazing kit, i sew and make most of my own gear, making camo layered winter gloves at the mo. They really knew how to make stuff back then no corners cut, i use a lot of their techniques. Must get up my local surplus store haven't been for a while :) Used or new doesn't bother me :)
best way - customise your own kit.
its a skill in its self.
built to last back then
funkyprepper if you are stuck for anything custom then give me a shout :)
thanks bro - sure appreciate it
Great video. I am totally with you on all that stuff. I like the Swedish Cardigan with the thumb holes. Brilliant idea. If you want some top notch winter kit that is often overlooked I would suggest seeing if you can find some Canadian kit. Where I live now we have seen temps as bad as -53 Celsius with wind chill. I personally think the Canadian sleeping bag is the best all weather bag ever made and is actually good up to about those temperatures and for extended periods. We have winter mitts pretty much the same as those Swedish ones although they come in white instead of OD. I also have 40 year old cold weather bomber jacket used to the Air Force in the 1960s to be worn on the flight line in our coldest winters. I break it out when my best high tech new parkas don't cut it. It is goose down, with a leather liner and rabbit fur collar. We also have what essentially are snow pants like what kids wear over their trousers to play in the snow and I have a Korean War era pair that are fantastic.
Really interesting video with good advice, thumbs up.
The swedes make excellent winter kit. Just look at the winters they have. They won't issue something that's not going to work for there troops. It's well worth buying if you can get it.
Really Good Video to help think about Warmth in the Cold War coming ! .......Thanks
cheers
Very good! Thanks for the advice
Really interesting walk through of the options available as most of those items i'd not seen before. Poignant reminder of preparing for cold weather conditions too ~Peace~
thanks zed for commenting mate, affordable gear to keep you alive outdoors.
winter brings all sorts of issues when outdoors.
stay safe brother
where can I get a zipper pull like his, 550 cord woven?
I've got most of that stuff 🇸🇪🇬🇧😃
Hi Funky, thanks for another informative video. Nice to see you recommending the candle trick - simple & effective (great on tent /hammock zips too!).
Would you have any recommendations for cold weather sleeping socks? I'm sick of being cozy from the ankles up when camping in winter!!! The British army arctic tent boots really look the business but they seem impossible to get hold of :( I know a lot of people just wear their boots in their sleeping bags but there's far too much pony poo in the new forest to consider that!
any good thick thermal socks are good - snow rock are good - if you have a good sleeping bag just normal wool hiking socks work for me.
clean your feet and put on clean socks for sleep time :)
take care bro
+funkyprepper Thanks buddy, will give it a go!
Hello Funky prepper
Are you selling any of this Swedish stuff still? I’m after a 100% wool jumper
Thanks for sharing funky! Love your content
cheers jason
I've been out of the army for 21 years now, but I still use my old Norwegian arctic shirt, great for walking the dog when it's -21 outside.
Thanks for the heads up and links top bombing PEACE :-)
Try the Woolpower Long Johns. They are very close to the original and very very warm!
Top stuff mate. Two nights ago I was working a site where we patrolled ever 45mins and the patrol distance was about 2.2km. I did that for 9hrs.... On my first patrol it was pissing it down...(monsoonal rain for about 4hrs) After 15mins my new $100 raincoat failed and I was soaked thru. So for the next 5hrs I was patrolling fully soaked. I ended up going commando. Much more comfortable. Because it was hot...I actually wasnt that bothered by the soaking. Any other time of the year I could have been in big trouble. I took the jacket back yesterday and go a full refund. Had a look at the other ones in the store and spoke with a salesman who it turned out was from briatin and was ex-mountain rescue in the highlands. We chatted for about 40mins about all sorts....I walked out with a new raincoat. I paid more for this one...but so far tonight its kept me dry. Having the right gear for the right conditions is important. The brand of jacket I have now is Gondwana and this is the jacket. www.gondwanaoutdoor.com.au/index.html?Action=Commerce2.Product&ID=32256280#.Vj3R39IrLMw
very true rob.
everytime i get new kit i always test it first - ask pete mindwiseman about that tresspass "so called" waterproof jacket.
he was soaked to thje skin in under 1 hour of heavy rain.
i loaned him my dutch poncho for the weekend and he stayed dry.
if kit like this was worn on brecon for example you could very easily get into exposure problems.
cheers fella
+funkyprepper I bought myself a poncho got me soaked thanks to you I now have a dutch poncho which not had chance to test in heavy rain
I do not remember the holes in the armpits on the one I used, maybe it's a later edition?
A thought provoking vid bruv, and very cool of you to link all the items
cheers dell, its a good idea to pack something in the car "just in case"
Definitely mate, I always do. Need to pick up a couple more blankets actually, last night some old girl took a bad tumble so I had to use the couple I keep in the pack in the boot
saint dell of essex lol
carrying 2 in mine mate - good kit for sure
I use one as a cape ;)
lol zoro
Good talk through Funky leaves food for thought. It's got be a cheaper way of optioning some excellent winter kit. ALB Mark
sure is mate, this will kit you out a lot cheaper than posh name stuff.
tried and tested too.
the only thing i don't recommend is 2nd hand sleeping bags.
Great gear. The 90's Long Johns are the current model but the shirt is the M59 model. You should try more M90 gear. It is really great. I Can Also recommend the M90 Uniform, the best uniform in my opinion!
Brilliant bits of kit your very lucky funkster , i dont think you can beat army surplus , made to last a long time in all conditions , the question i have is where to find european army surplus kit , it seems to be hard to find in the UK.
www.google.co.uk/
+funkyprepper already tried mate carnt find any decent stuff , where do you buy from , im 22 sick of being stuck in doors all the time. Work and home work and home , you inspired me to want to get out there and enjoy the wilderness mate and to be a prepper , times are only getting worse . Thanks for all your videos and all your work funky .
To be honest anything made for the outdoors from Sweden is top quality. The Mora and Eka knives are particularly good quality.
used to wear lundhags boots back in the day, so well made gear sam.
Well, clothes in swedish Armed forces all have very long service length, I have some, but these clothes except the long johns hasnt been in service for atleast 40 years or so, the green nato shirt is nearly a look alike. Not the ones we have.
Nice one agent smith lol. Been wanting to get some winter kit. Cheers mate
Funky Prepper , where did you get the Multi - Cam parka you're wearing ?
Just a question : i know this is surplus but when you get issued clothing etc in army is it always brand new ?
no problem.
yes when you get issued kit its new and unused.
if not the qms needs reporting
thanks
+funkyprepper cheers funky
Funky! Your the best.
Czechoslovakian m-85 parka with liner is the shit!
Excellent video.
I walked right into the ocean with my Goretex boots, pants, and parka up to my mid thigh ( Goretex stated 100% wind/ water proof), as I was working in a 33 acre mini city I created to assist tens of thousands of people after Hurricane Katrina. I wasn't wet ever. It was extremely windy situation and I never felt bit of it through my clothing. I used layering of silk and jeans under. I have wool items for colder temperatures. Down works great as an over coat on top of Goretex or under it. I also use Carheart Artic, I think its called, over my Gortex wind/ water barrier to stay warm in extreme winter. Never been cold. It's just my opinion. I believe rubber works great. I've never tried walking into the ocean to work in rubber lined items. Just giving my experience is all. Many items I've seen at second hand stores, including military surplus.
What is the name of the intro music?
The sound quality is incredible!!
What jacket are you wearing?
Thanks, --- Clark
great vid this chap...
ive been watching your vids for a while now, i got onto them from sandys channel.
i appreciate the links for the garms.
yours and sandys channel are an inspiration to me, after watching your first camp in the woods (4 parts) i had made a list of things i need lol...
Timberland pro series gloves
Army issue basher (tarp)
Dutch army bivi / sas issue bivi
Tree straps
Bungies
Thermol self inflating british army sleeping mat
British army issue folding shovel
Ear plugs
Bergman 850
Swedish army issue cutlery set
Coleman F1stove
Myti mug
Zebra billy can 14 or 12cm
Petzl Tactikka + plus Head lamp Torch 2016 Model 140 Lumen!
thanks for the great vids, in return i shall do my very best to stay funky ;)
If anyone wants old type those Long Johns, I can get them for you too.
Oh and if you can find some Canadian Forces Arctic boots you will never need another pair of winter boots again. :) They are fantastic.
The Canadian military winter mukluks have kept my feet warm and toasty through harsh conditions. Wet snow, freezing temperature up to -37'c, standing on ice, knee high snow for the longest time and my only complaint is they make my feet sweat for being too warm.
It's simple men's logic ,nothing to add !!!
I'm Swiss, I have a lot of Swedish gear. 'Nuf said. :-)
I’m Swedish and I have a lot of Swiss gear (love those wool/leather mittens). SW-countries unite!
That hat is called "southt west" in Finland Sweden an Norway
And in Flanders we call that a " zuud western " , so, the same :-)
LOL
I thought military only had 2 sizes,too big or too small lol. 1941 was the long johns ? Fantastic ! From an era when quality really was key to success in industry
lol - the best thing about being in the uk is access to different countries surplus.
options are always good.
quality gear made years ago
you cant go wrong with the Swedish kit its cheap and well made Ideal if you just starting out
Great stuff. I want the keys to your shed lol. Great advice at the end bro
Loved the video. Sure could use some of the kit. Don't laugh but have you used any Canadian military stuff ? Anything good to look for at my surplus store
Man do I need to get 1 of those sweaters
some very nice winter gear atb John
I've got a Swedish LK-35 backpack :)
sposed to be good kit those
+funkyprepper yup, lk35 good cheap framed backpack. Good thing if you want to mod, not so good as standard. customised mine to accept side pouches and slung a waist pack in between bottom of bag and frame support to put a quick access first aid kit/bring along bag for when I ditch the main bag. modded the shoulder straps for more padding as they are frankly pants, and added a waist and sternum strap for the heavy loads. Great for the Czech bedroll because of the top straps. Steel frame though so quite heavy.
great videos keep them comin but i would like to say i love the intro music!
Great vid, Am a little disapointed you didnt put the navy issue hat on, i'm guessing next time you're in the woods in the snow atb noodles
i would of had to put everything then lol
This is Swedish but the icon on his head is the British flag
Winter is coming.
Nice video funky, looks like some good kit there. can't believe you've still got a virus, have you not been drinking your funky medicine this year?
thanks bro
it comes and goes but in the background its still winning.
in week 5 now and still not 100%
i did think about re starting my winter drink mix, takes a few weeks to kick in though.
You forgot German kit man.
DON'T GET THE RUSSIAN LONG JOHNS CO'S "CHERNOBYL FALLOUT"
lol, do they glow in the dark
Depends on which side you Dress Sir!
Great video!
There's a few more pieces of kit from the Swedish Armed Forces that could be of interest, mainly the M/90 Parka. I've had mine for years, even before I did my service and it is warmer than needed. I can't even wear it unless it's -10 c or lower, it's simply too warm.
In addition to this an item that I haven't seen on the international market so it might be hard to get, the m/90 värmetröja, a wool shirt that is an awesome middle layer or even outer layer on cold but dry days. It's produced by Woolpower in Sweden. Link (in Swedish): www.soldf.com/troja90.html
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