Finnish Army uniforms make U.S. troops' gear look like trash bags

When American troops showed up to Finland to train, how did their gear stack up next to that of the snow-loving nation? Um, not well.

[@speedruiner7213]

Finn here: Don't be harsh on them, they are training and trying to learn.

[@kimmoj2570]

@Speedruiner7213 Todays welcomed visitors to join our exercises: Brits, US Army, USMC, Swedes, Estonians, even French. We can only oogle the noncommitting attitude of Germans. Yeah, they are pacifist to fault after they had been kicked into teeth for over 75 years. Still, what reveals under all of it, is an Germany willing to lick Russian a*** every day and night. Do we need to buy weapons from country which is clearly on enemy camp? Finns buy most of the Rheinmetall 120mm tank gun ammo from Israel. Much reliable supplier than apologists Germany.

[@PyhännänMarkku]

I agree with this. Learning layering is difficult for people with massive heatwaves and they are not ready for the winter condition. Also We have been developing our military almost 70 years so We definetly have better winter gear.

[@LeinoSmaul]

olin kommentoimas saman asian :D

[@arthurmead5341]

American here: be harsh on us

[@luukeksifrozenhillbillyeur3407]

​@@arthurmead5341I think there are services that fulfill any and all masochist urges, you naught boy.

[@paanikki]

When comparing the camouflage and functionality in cold environment, OF COURSE our Finnish M05 gear is better in snow. Because it is designed exactly for the purpose. Generally speaking, the right personal gear is always a compromise. American troops are not expected to regularly operate in snowy terrain, at least not for long periods. Therefore it would not be practical to have those troops equipped with a full kit of the most fancy snow camo, which is only used very seldom, if at all. It is much better to have a relatively cheap, lightweight snow suit that can be packed in the backpack when not worn. You don't even have to wash it every week, not even every month. The more dirty it gets, the better camouflage in slush and dirty snow. Much more significant in cold enviroment is to know how to use your gear (no matter what kind of camo) in the right way. Covering the neck and head to prevent loss of heat, replacing wet socks with dry ones, and adding more layers when stationary, and removing layers for physical activity. Doing all these things too early rather than too late.

[@yuritarted984]

Thats because the army only has around two or three active arctic units and only one is in the regular army that being the 11th airborne division from alaska the other two are national guard units the soilders in the video are cavs from Germany

[@robottitopi8293]

The Finnish winter camo seen in the video is a ''relatively cheap, lightweight snow suit that can be packed in the backpack when not worn''. Meant to just go over your normal gear. So many words but not much to say LOL

[@tommiturmiola3682]

@@robottitopi8293 I just wanted to mention that the US snow suits are virtualy identical to Finnish ones used before M05. Funny thing is that AFAIK this is not an coincident.

[@TheRomanRuler]

Also its customary for many armies to use up older gear in training. Clothes do get worn and modern uniforms are far more than just bed sheet with fancy pattern on it, so if you got old stuff might just as well use it before you give them something more expensive.

[@Tohti82]

perfect answer

[@greyg3614]

If anyone knows something about war during the winter, that's the Finns for sure

[@Hairysteed]

One important thing to learn is never to complain about the cold within an earshot of the instructor. Otherwise he'll keep everybody warm! 😉

[@Malte_Climbs]

and swedes

[@Malte_Climbs]

@finnwarrior and alaskans

[@TeurastajaNexus]

@finnwarrior Pidä vaan ne ryssät pois luvusta. Eihän ne osaa edes sotia kunnolla :D

[@dereckjtbear2175]

Russians know to well how a small,tiny insignificant Country gave them a bloody nose.

[@derekheuring2984]

Every military has its own area of expertise. Finland's is Winter warfare, America's is...well...everything else.

[@rasmus5079]

Summer too

[@TeurastajaNexus]

We Finns do great at the other things too ;)

[@elite6848]

U mean nothing else right? Try fighting a modern developed country and keep talking abt low casualties..

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

😂

[@AdamSavage-wb4jf]

Well... Quantity has a quality all its own. That's a one thing US is better... 😉

[@kalaukko4172]

American look like mosa

[@cgm7454]

[@rvail136]

This isn't an exactly fair comparison. 1/3 of the Finnish year is...winter. They have short Spring & Fall and long Winter's and Summers...so of course their winter gear is going to be superior to a Military that doesn't actually do a whole lot of winter training. I'd expect the Finns to be superior winter soldiers, just as I'd expect the Norwegians and Swedes to be... The real news of this is that US military is now training with the Finns on their own territory. I'd not expect a JournoList to understand the significance of that because we all know JournoList's are ignorant swine who only report what they are told to report and give an anti-US bias to anything they write.

[@duhni4551]

True and a good point. We train together to learn from each others, after all, we are allies.

[@qwertyqwerty-ek7dy]

Finnish camo is also specificly designed to work best in Finland. (They used AI to make the camo by providing it ton of pictures of Finnish nature). Americans tend to work more internationally. What ever they would try would never be as good as the local camo because every country is different.

[@RockerFinland]

Their summer camo looks also very badass, one of the best (M05). The pattern is so good Russia copied it (NyTimes)

[@rasehorn]

Nothing wrong with few friendly jabs. I personally welcome U.S, British and onther international allies troops get proper winter training and we are happy to provide it.

[@petrinisumaa4759]

As a Finn, I fully agree. This wasn't a fair comparison at all. These US troops probably wore skiis for the first time in their lives - and they did pretty good if you consider that. And that brother of ours who gave the show of Finns advancing on skiis.. well, he's experienced and I believe he was asked only to do a short sprint to show how it can be done. I can assure you, that's not the normal speed of our ski troops 😅 However, I think there are some things we can teach our new allies about arctic warfare - and I'm sure you'll have a lot you can teach us. After all, we've already have had mutual exercises for some time, so I think we both believe there are some things we can learn from each other.

[@pekkasupa2798]

I don't think that comparison is fair to Americans! They are not specifically equipped for arctic conditions. As long as there are warm clothes under that "Ku-Klux robe". The Finns will always fight in arctic conditions, that's why we have specially designed equipment for that. If someone from Arizona comes to practice arctic warfare for us, could we lend them our gear?

[@LeinoSmaul]

yea well this is a goofy edit but I agree it's not fair but yall can take this as a lesson of some kind

[@reekwind1294]

Finnish army is so prepared, love from Sweden ❤

[@Tohti82]

Hugs from a nation bro

[@ymyone]

I had those coverall whites when i did my national service in Finland 30 years ago. What you need to know is that when it's not a fully covered white winter you have thin white coveralls to use over your regular clothing. Could you imagine how much you would stand out if you moved to an area with no snow cover? Picture this , snow lasts so much longer in the forest and when to travel into a town already melted.

[@nephilimivritt8216]

the Finns will make one hell of an Allie. we have already had one war game with them when our paratroops parachuted right in on top of their HQ and didnt know it. they came out of the woodwork like cockroaches and defeated our paratroopers

[@jammbamm4024]

and year or 2 beforethat, they use tinder to find command centers.... what a out of box thinking.. conscrpits

[@nephilimivritt8216]

@@jammbamm4024 they use what works to win. thats what counts

[@kilppa]

That sounds like fun time! "Look, it's raining Airborne!" :D Glad to have you guys as allies.

[@Zohnorg]

And they weren't even our top fighting troops. They were specialized in communications and signalling.

[@maemae7063]

This comparison got me weak 😅

[@herringbone5035]

Now FInland can demonstrate it's desert and jungle warfare prowess. oh, wait..

[@jk7921]

Calm down, it’s just a joke. Obviously the US has better desert and jungle equipment.

[@hanna4942]

Yes, exactly! As a finn this polarisational talk seems pointless -we are at the same side here, are we? We show you the snow and you show us the rattle snakes and desert. Right? The point is to learn from each other, or why should we train together? Nice to have you here and we are happy to learn from you.

[@herringbone5035]

Im saying it tongue in cheek. I am a veteran and have trained with Finns and other forign nations. The finns were good guys and I learned a lot from them. Comparing Armies by gear alone is silly.@@hanna4942

[@niceview2112]

This video is obviously a joke but Finns do have pretty damn good desert camo M04 tho. (and fun little fact, Finnish special forces use Multicam Tropical camo, for some reason it blends quite well in Finnish forests.)

[@warrenography]

@@hanna4942 I totally agree. I see it as a giggle between comrades. One of my best friends is a Finn, such a hyva poika.

[@user-pr7eu8ee8y]

What song plays in the background when the soldiers of the Finnish army are shown

[@JwpGaming]

whadaya know, a kid from arizona who has only seen snow on the vhs copy of home alone can't ski? what horror, what shock... Still though, at least the layer over the gear is white and not, say, pink. some camo is better than no camo. turns out fighting in the desert against insurgents for like 30 years can leave your winter gear a bit lacking, but hey, they're trying and hopefully learning. up to the brass on top to get the boys the gear they need. 🙂

[@jimpomac]

Not really a fair comparison, these are troops in training compared to veterans. The Yanks did pretty well in harsh conditions back in 1944, during the Battle of the bulge, without any proper winter gear.

[@aleks5405]

Every Finn that's currently training is there for the purpose of training. Even those used in commercials. Service is obligatory and every man serves. And after the service everyone goes back to their civilian life. Both of these are troops in training.

[@jolight3040]

I like how the music keeps changing 😂

[@motozealot5176]

0:43 is a finnish solider (left) and US Soldier (right) their overwhites Look pretty comperable to eachother

[@tommiturmiola3682]

In case i haven't posted this here before. US snow camo looks a lot like what we used to have before the current ones and propably still have some in storage. Did US troops bring their own or maybe borrowed? Also, US snow camo may have been designed by ex-finnish officers after ww2.

[@jes3d]

the american ones look like what the finns used back in 1939 😂

[@JMMS1952]

the US hasnt fought in snowy areas primarily since like...Korea... wouldnt make sense to outfit them with fancy snow gear

[@joshflugel]

There's no coming out alive from a gunfight in the snow against Finns on skis.

[@twsbibanghorn7343]

They should have shopped at Varusteleka before training 😂

[@Tohti82]

Vote for varusteleka

[@helvetiabushcraft]

I would suggest what many on here are saying. But what you are seeing here is a standard issue of winter gear that only comes out once and a while. The Finns are masters in their environment. On the other hand. The Units that are stationed in Alaskia are getting more advanced winter gear as we speak. it's finally all been updated. and a steep price.

[@Tohti82]

Exactly,, as a finn, our camo is made for our enviroment. Comparing general units gear to special artic gear is not fair. Naturally units serving at the cold enviroments get gear for it

[@666toysoldier]

Looks like disposable Tyvek "bunny suits" used for visitors in the O.R.

[@kimmoj2570]

Also, you cant compare US troops on skis to Finns. Ofcource we are way better, and half platoon could be towed behind Nasu or BV. Finns have skied from age around 5 to 6 years of age.

[@kimmoj2570]

@kimmoj2570 British Marines and USMC are truly usefull and quite competent units for warfighting in high north, even depths of winter. They are contrary to Germans in last wars, where we had to rescue them repeatedly. First they didn't believe us telling you can drink from streams in Finnish wilderness. After that they preferred to die in foxholes in minus 30 centigrade, not understanding that you lit fires to warm. Your own troops enemy does not move a weather Finnair flight.

[@kimmoj2570]

Finns trained 20th Mountain Army for 3 years. They got quite competent. Its just history know. We could care less of the russian apologists state of Germany. Germany is willing to cross its all alliances with west to satisfy Putins demands.

[@Rosak]

Stop with that bullshit. I've seen enough Finns ski around in the miltiary and most of the time it's not much better than that.

[@oxxal7357]

This is why you don't come knockin finnish doors during the winter. Summer is way different but it is really short. Finnish soldier is the only one in the world who can move faster in the snow than on plain summer plains.

[@ionetra1130]

the way they film the finns and the music they put and how they put it in slow mo makes a big difference

[@yellowblaaer]

@CombatArmsChannel As a Finn would love your take on this 😂😂it is made in a funny joking way

[@Dennan]

cant america just buy some of the finish uniforms for winter operations? cant be that expensive to buy uniforms.

[@aaworks8212]

Military times should pay for it

[@bartekmechanik]

Well us army looks like it looks however you had one member of the marine core who worn other winter overwhites in winter marpat. As for finns, well they live in such environment that needs winter camo😅

[@schemil42Wastaken]

The american soldiers gear looks like finland in the winter war

[@kornolex]

wrong shade of white though.

[@sl06bhytmar]

Those white coveralls will get grey in no time and camouflage just fine. Finns have a little bit more advantage at early fight but even our uniforms would turn greyish after a while in conflict. Both uniforms are effective for winter.

[@Tohti82]

So true, mocking the U.S is silly as snow camo isnt really for mobile operations, sure its nice to have but the "basic" idea of having superior firepower and speed is the basics of special units, just as the finnish tend to operate. Hit and run are still the tactics most countries use. Uniforms nowdays more serve to identify invidituals

[@muttomaki1]

Check out US military Fat Camps. Just a fact. It is scary to ponder.

[@kimkristensen2816]

The US troops outfit looks simular to WW2 winter gear

[@diqital_aviator]

It's basically just a large poncho over greens. It's like they all pulled out white waterproofs. It is exactly what it says on the tin: they are using something temporary that works for its purpose and then isn't used again. It's nothing to compare, it's like the Finnish walking onto a US base in summer in white uniform.

[@AYVYN]

No one can understand the terrain better than those that love their country. America is best when we work together with other organized governments.

[@Sombody123]

Looks like a disposable raincoat, except for snow.

[@Northy777.]

Those bags were the ones Noreay used..... In ww2......

[@RealTacticalMax]

I firmly believe in the military as an American and I for one, think the US and Finland should get better snow uniforms because JTF2 has the 💯 coolest, dopest, uniform you will EVER see and cannot be bested

[@commosection]

Lets be real here the US military fights throughout the world in different environments and Finland is a self defense force which obviously deals with mainly winter and summer woodland conditions. I wonder how Finlands desert training is? Do they have tan commo uniforms and tan paint schemes on there vehicles hahahahah By the way the US military in Alaska always have huge winter warfare exercises including large Airborne exercises with all types of winter type vehicles like snow cats geared for combat. Plus the 10th Mountain Division of of FT. Drum,NY on the Canadian border are expert mountain/winter warfare unit

[@tiagomonteiro130]

Finnland doesn't need desert camo becouse they don't go around invading other nations playing hero while doing so and arrest people like Julian Assagne who expose them. 🤷

[@tiagomonteiro130]

Also about you're winter warfare in Alaska the US marines had a training exercise against Finnish forces and lost the Finns clapped them.

[@slider903]

Considering that most of our country doesn’t get crazy cold I’m not bothered too much. We’ll get there soon enough.

[@notrstaff]

Slow is smooth smooth is fast

[@kornolex]

Why did they show up? Maybe they are trying to learn... I have seen the marine core try. they try hard. skis? It does take em couple of decades to try. but they do try. This video is not even the most "fail-armyish" of the muricans trying to manage the arctic.. plainly put: they would just die due the elements ETC. There is a reason, the "murican" volenteers, were not put to the frontlines within the winterwar. Nowadays a fair number of em equal to a finnish conscript because they try. And thats a fair bit of trying in my books. Unless you have a homestead in Alaska... Do not think you can "hack it" here. all the best~

[@haydenyoung9475]

Now show the finish army in the desert

[@potato_duud6166]

there is no need for us to go start wars built on lies

[@glellio88]

Aw that's cute. It's like a pre-pubescent boy trying to flex on his dad.

[@freedomfyter]

You can compare the Finish army to LA Fire Dept. that would be a better comparison.

[@kornolex]

you sure seem to need it. (its not the size... it's how you use it.)

[@Zerebox2015-2020]

What?

[@UnderThreatNationNews5.0]

We can careless what the uniform looks like, can you fight. That all that matters

[@FinShao]

we should sell them uniforms if havent already. propably will be nato standard winter gear for many countries. we all benefit from this and in future we all have best gears and so on^^ nice to american troops training with us.

[@mason9421]

This is stupid, yes Finland is specialized to winter farware, but are now part of NATO. Its good to learn from each another, not to mock them.

[@uku4171]

If the US were to fight a prolonged war in the snow, I'm sure they'd get more specialized gear as well.

[@timp3931]

This video actually says nothing...

[@Tedger]

Damn this vid was too harsh 😂

[@aetheldan]

The Finnish camo doesn’t have enough mud stains on it, inaccurate

[@alexanderholthoer8972]

Totally stupid comparison 😬

[@kornolex]

it is not. the AA has opted for a ceapo for as long as i have been alive... and I am a Finn. This is usuall superpowernation "spending cut thing.." they do not need the topshelf gear.. they will just make another "save private ryan" movie some years later and save a billion.

[@guitarshredder920]

Finland also has 0 combat experience. That fancy clothing dont mean a damn thing if you never experienced combat

[@rasmus5079]

Many of us soldiers have also never experienced combat, let alone winter combat. If you meant overall combat history of the country, then it's different. Our last war against russia was about 80 years ago

[@fisherandengineer5612]

the americans aren't used to snow, dont compare them in that field they are military too

[@ww2man768]

let them leave alone with the russia , and we can finally figure out whose camo's is the best.

[@perkele2802]

Any time. Russians can't invade even poor Ukraine.

[@miskakakkonen7018]

i like to see fins on desert... maybe somal , irag , afgan, africa , etc, remember the difference and experience.

[@hawkstable8889]

Funnily enough Finland actually has an actual desert version of the M05 pattern as well. It was adopted a year earlier than the woodland and desert variants for potential involvement in the middle east, getting the name M04. And some Finns did end up deploying in Afghan.

[@user-ey2rp5kw3b]

Imagine having a functional optic on your rifle.

[@Leo-eh8hm]

The title of the video is cringe, the USA has other winter uniforms...

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Having used both Finn and US kit here in Alaska I can tell you Finnish gear is far from the best. Its probably just as good as US kit but from item to item you can get junk and you can get something that works well..

[@niceview2112]

Basic Finnish infantry kit is well quite basic, probably on par with US kits. Finnish winter kits are quite basic also. Thought now days quite many units get really modern kits. Buying and adding your own winter equipment makes huge difference.

[@jariquassdorf5520]

Did you buy your "Finnish" gear on the net? Or actually in Finland? Net is Chinese copy BS. The gear we use in Finland is superb for winter warfare or even civilian outdoors working. Here in the Nordic we NEVER rely on internet BS shops but buy it directly from those who know what they are selling.

[@coolbeans7349]

yeah but all the finns know is snow😭

[@potato_duud6166]

mr cool beans we have half a year of not winter we know other things than snow

[@josephslaughenhaupt2121]

Ok now make the Finns fight in afghanistan

[@perkele2802]

They were fighting there.

[@joshualenguyen2957]

lol U.S.A.!

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

👍💎💎💎💎

[@kimmoj2570]

US troops, like Russians, use snow parka over other uniform. Finnish first line units use dedicated winter uniform which does not need extra layer on top if it. Ofcourse Finnish uniform is better, but it is also expensive, and limited on its usage.

[@gordistador]

Actually, the snow camo m05 is a cover. The outer cover does not provide much insulation, so additional layers are necessary.

[@Eetu.R]

Also the usage of the finnish snow camo is far from limited on it's usage seeing how winter is the longest season in finland lasting a third of the whole year

[@kornolex]

@@Eetu.R SHHHHHHhhhhh!!

[@Eetu.R]

@@kornolex älä hyssyttele siinä

[@darinmullins4770]

Mum would send us to school in trash bags on rainy days

[@user-np5kc7mn6l]

O.k., now show us the siberian 🤔 😏!!!

[@kessu1863]

Finnish winter gear is still superior 😌

[@katzgar]

click bait

[@WormsHere]

American uniforms are obsolete just like most of their tactics. U.S. winter uniforms and gear are pathetic.

[@henriikkak2091]

I anticipated that the headline was going to be clickbate. It wasn't 😂

[@puhistagram]

😅

[@Willetin]

Look at em little mericans learning to ski!!!

[@simonhultgren7778]

hahahahashahaaa

[@joukojaakola]

lasten tarha nykysin

[@bladelover90210]

😂😂😂😂

[@lintu25]

ww2 style. Oh no.

[@apoxesportsteam]

Obviously the Finnish Army is more experienced in their own weather conditions than foreigners. But don't forget that 50% of the Finnish arsenal and equipment is U.S. made.

[@rasmus5079]

where did you get this number from

[@kornolex]

@@rasmus5079 i want to know this figure aswell... last time i checkd that held true only on spending wise and thats just the F-35 and and the rocketlaunchers, missiles... what not.. its damn close....then again when majority of US peeps see Finnish F/A-18 they think its hand down legasy hornet.. when it is actually buit in here under a lisence.

[@JuisSekasi]

What 50% would that be XD, is education illegal in USA?

[@pawelholerzynski6936]

Kanon finland på dom bara 🖤♠️🖤♥️👿♥️⭐

[@LordOfSweden]

The fins are gay so it doesnt matter

[@Mark-ql2wp]

US Corporate Warrior Leaders™know exactly what uniforms and equipment Our Warriors™ need. All US citizens need to support Our Corporate Warrior Leaders™ and Our Warriors™ with Thoughts and Prayers™.

[@jeffreyprezalar220]

The usmc is alone 4x larger than the finnish armed forces are put together. The other thing marines r sent all over the world and their gear reflects that practice,believe me if the us was fighting in near arctic conditions almost year round their mainstay uniforms would reflect that

[@JuisSekasi]

How is usmc (180k) 4x larger than FDF (900k)?

[@JuisSekasi]

I sometimes forget education is illegal in USA.

[@willburn182]

They also only have to supply like 100 people for their whole army though

[@ionetra1130]

this but also the way they film the finns vs the americans makes the americans look goofy

[@xornxenophon3652]

Not true, Finland has an insanely big army, even bigger than that of the US (standing army) when all reservists are called up. They have a whooping 938,000 soldiers at full war-strength (active personel only 24,000 though)...

[@rasmus5079]

During a war we would have about 300,000 active soldiers Our reseve consists of about 900,000 soldiers

[@willburn182]

We had 1.4 million standing military in 2022 with another 800,000 reserves @@xornxenophon3652

[@cheeseenthusiast9839]

yep only 1 million😂😂 so tiny

[@ToxicNova5]

Military Times doesn’t know what overwhites are? Lmao

[@duhni4551]

I think the point is that completely white color shines in snow making you easy target. Finnish uniforms are over layer too btw.

[@ToxicNova5]

@@duhni4551 Oh I agree plain white isn’t the best. Guys will break up the white with some foliage patterns spray painted on. I couldn’t tell but definitely over layer is the way to go! Finnish gear seems to always be well made.

[@duhni4551]

@@ToxicNova5 Has to be, we have all seasons here. The idea of overlayers was borrowed from USA btw =)

[@ToxicNova5]

@@duhni4551 I only really know about your countries beauty and tough winter! But that is the best part about being allies, training together and learning from each others military.

[@duhni4551]

@@ToxicNova5 No worries, it is not that serious 😄

[@theob.8458]

It’s pretty easy when u never use your gear.

[@iamrightyouarewrong6730]

finland has DEFENCE forces, not imperialistic world police attack force. should finland invade some middle east country just for the laughs or what?

[@rasmus5079]

when did the us use their winter gear in a real situation?

[@khalifiation]

Kinza

[@judelarkin2883]

Nah. Trash bags fit better.

[@Murican-Faith]

What's with all this 🇺🇸 comparison crap? Envy much

[@elnesti1890]

No I don't agree at all US army's nailon white clothes better in a snow than the Finish ones.

[@RockerFinland]

Don't forget the Finns had the same (all-white) camo at first in 1939. It seems like you don't live in a "winter country" because there's a reason why the Finns changed the pattern (it's easy to notice a fellow who wears all-white uniform because it doesn't "break" the human silhouette. That newer Finnish camo breaks the silhouette). You don't look people that close if you're in the battlefield (if you watch from the "normal" shooting distance, it's crucial to have a pattern which breaks the silhouette)

[@kessu1863]

google finnish m05 winter and go look at the pictures most of them u barely see the soldier. plain white just gives u away. in winter forest there is always a little bit green color coming from the trees it always isn’t all just pure white

[@AndyP998]

It aint camo that US has, just plain white. Mixed with snow and trees of course Finns got better camo and its also just notch darker than plain white so works in dark better too.

[@digitalspacestudio3956]

🤣🤣🤣