Finnish outdoor brands: who makes what

Finland has a strong tradition of outdoor clothing and gear made for wet autumns and cold winters. We have been a Finnish outdoor shop since 1970 and carry most Finnish brands. Here is, in short, who makes what.

Halti

Founded in 1976. Hiking and trekking clothing and footwear; once also known for Halti backpacks with aluminium frames.

Sasta

Founded in 1969 in Nurmes. Hunting and outdoor clothing, such as the Wolf suit, the Peski Ventile anorak and wool (sarka) jackets.

Savotta

Founded in 1955 in Karstula. Tough, military-grade backpacks, load carriers, tents and stoves, made mostly in its own facilities in Karstula and in Estonia.

Marttiini

Founded in 1928 in Rovaniemi. Puukko and fillet knives; its classics are the Lapinleuku and the Ilves.

Reima

Founded in 1944 in Kankaanpää. Children’s outdoor wear, such as snowsuits and Reimatec clothing.

Pomar

Founded in 1960 in Pomarkku. GORE-TEX shoes and classics such as the Pehmis and the Curling ankle boot.

Roselli

Founded in 1976 in the village of Harmoinen. Handmade puukko knives and axes, all made by hand in Finland.

J-P Peltonen

In Lappeenranta since 1995. Best known for the M95 Ranger Puukko (sissipuukko); designed and made in Finland.

Kupilka

From Kontiolahti in North Karelia. Outdoor cups, plates and cutlery made of Kareline wood-fibre composite; the tableware is made in Finland.

Eräpuu

Founded in 2004 in Kemi. Puukko knives and sheaths made by Finnish craftspeople.

Svala

From Kärsämäki. Merino wool base and mid layers and Airbase mesh layers, made in Finland.

You can see and try many of these brands in our shops in Helsinki, Vantaa, Pirkkala, Pori and Raisio.