I did a big order from TacticalTrim in Germany and it's really sad to compare prices, most female and male buckles Savotta/Varusteleka charge €2.90 for costs between €0.49-€0.79 at TT, plus they have a bajillion different models and sizes. Savotta/Varusteleka wins in shipping and customer service, all day every day, but putting down a big order of random buckles, bungee cord, cord stops, tactical toggles, etc pays off quick with the savings! Appreciate your videos, always interesting and I always learn something new :)
I think they average around €1.90, but otherwise you are absolutely correct. My issue with Tactical Trim is just that awful shipping cost. They only have a few unique pieces that I can't find elsewhere, so breaking it up into much smaller but slightly more expensive pieces works for me. That, plus when I send the Finns money I know the FDF, NATO, and all of us will benefit from some of it going towards research and development. These folks don't make weapons, they make stuff to keep troops alive. I will help pay that bill any day. And thanks for the love friend, let me know if there's any topics or nonsense you want me to make videos on :)
@@Tim_Keys oh yeah, 100% agree. I can't understand how TT charges €19 to ship a bag to a neighboring country. I'll always stand behind my Finnish neighbors, as soon as they expand their inventory a bit I'll never look the other way again :)
I think that shipping cost is a major part of why the products are a lot cheaper. Most people are not going to order over €100, so is there really any major savings for most people? But Varusteleka would definitely make a lot of people very happy if they expanded the plastics and buckles section
I have a large amount of YKK buckles from backpacks that I "modified" by removing straps and buckles that I had no use for lol. Reused two of them for makeshift compression straps.
I am very guilty of hunting down second-hand bags that have buckles I want to "harvest." My mother in law takes the scrap material so it works out for everybody
This video appeared in my recommended feed. YT must be reading my mind because I have a box of various bagged plastic parts, mostly from ITW but also a few 2M pieces. I always want extras on hand for my gun belt, chest rig, plate carrier, backpacks, etc. Sometimes I do some arts 'n crafts with them. What's that hip belt you're working on? I've been looking around for a simple one for my ATS RAID II pack. I was thinking about just making one out of 1.5" webbing and some ITW hardware.
I'm just trying to make the most comfortable and reliable detachable hip belt. For backpacks that need stabilization, not load lifting. Think Kahakka, or using the Hatka as a runners bag
It is a great little stiffener or back support for smaller packs and bags, also great as environmental protection when sitting and kneeling. It is not the most comfortable thing in the world to sit on, but it sure will keep you dry and safe from pokey bits. You can't find that too often in something so light and thin, especially something so strong.
I put some links below to where you can find more information and availability. I hope it helps www.savotta.fi/collections/spare-parts www.varusteleka.com/en/group/plastic-buckles/1890
Haha once there's an official intro or a special camera I have gone way too far. I'm just here for fun, I'm not even monetized so you hopefully don't get ads
Make a list here of the DIY stuff you want to see at Varusteleka. I will annoy them for you.
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You are by far the most creative person when it comes to modifications and improvisations.
I'm just a nerd with a lot of buckles :)
Been away outdoors for 2 weeks. Glad to come back to 2 new videos!
I did a big order from TacticalTrim in Germany and it's really sad to compare prices, most female and male buckles Savotta/Varusteleka charge €2.90 for costs between €0.49-€0.79 at TT, plus they have a bajillion different models and sizes. Savotta/Varusteleka wins in shipping and customer service, all day every day, but putting down a big order of random buckles, bungee cord, cord stops, tactical toggles, etc pays off quick with the savings! Appreciate your videos, always interesting and I always learn something new :)
I think they average around €1.90, but otherwise you are absolutely correct. My issue with Tactical Trim is just that awful shipping cost. They only have a few unique pieces that I can't find elsewhere, so breaking it up into much smaller but slightly more expensive pieces works for me.
That, plus when I send the Finns money I know the FDF, NATO, and all of us will benefit from some of it going towards research and development. These folks don't make weapons, they make stuff to keep troops alive. I will help pay that bill any day.
And thanks for the love friend, let me know if there's any topics or nonsense you want me to make videos on :)
@@Tim_Keys oh yeah, 100% agree. I can't understand how TT charges €19 to ship a bag to a neighboring country. I'll always stand behind my Finnish neighbors, as soon as they expand their inventory a bit I'll never look the other way again :)
I think that shipping cost is a major part of why the products are a lot cheaper. Most people are not going to order over €100, so is there really any major savings for most people?
But Varusteleka would definitely make a lot of people very happy if they expanded the plastics and buckles section
I have a large amount of YKK buckles from backpacks that I "modified" by removing straps and buckles that I had no use for lol. Reused two of them for makeshift compression straps.
I am very guilty of hunting down second-hand bags that have buckles I want to "harvest." My mother in law takes the scrap material so it works out for everybody
Once again the Good Guys!
Missed the opportunity to open this video with a friendly "buckle up guys" 😞
I will never forgive myself
This video appeared in my recommended feed. YT must be reading my mind because I have a box of various bagged plastic parts, mostly from ITW but also a few 2M pieces. I always want extras on hand for my gun belt, chest rig, plate carrier, backpacks, etc. Sometimes I do some arts 'n crafts with them.
What's that hip belt you're working on? I've been looking around for a simple one for my ATS RAID II pack. I was thinking about just making one out of 1.5" webbing and some ITW hardware.
I'm just trying to make the most comfortable and reliable detachable hip belt. For backpacks that need stabilization, not load lifting. Think Kahakka, or using the Hatka as a runners bag
Hey man, can you rate Savotta's Foam Mat? I bought her in passing when I was buying other products, but I don't know what it works for.
It is a great little stiffener or back support for smaller packs and bags, also great as environmental protection when sitting and kneeling. It is not the most comfortable thing in the world to sit on, but it sure will keep you dry and safe from pokey bits. You can't find that too often in something so light and thin, especially something so strong.
@@Tim_Keys Thank you, my friend, for helping me get to know Savotta better through your beautiful videos
Do you have us some links or product details?
I put some links below to where you can find more information and availability. I hope it helps
www.savotta.fi/collections/spare-parts
www.varusteleka.com/en/group/plastic-buckles/1890
If you have some affiliate links we or I can support you and your channel. For so good information I would like to support you and your work :-)
I super appreciate it but I'm just doing this for fun. I don't want money to make it complicated
Hey Tim, can you take a picture of your buckle container. I’d like to see how you’ve got it setup.
Nooo its your intro Bro! Even if you get a camera specificly for videos you got to keep saying it
Haha once there's an official intro or a special camera I have gone way too far. I'm just here for fun, I'm not even monetized so you hopefully don't get ads