Hako

Hako is an around four centuries old Finnish word that means havu, a sprig or branch of an evergreen tree. “Hakoteillä” is an old Finnish proverb, which, in essence, means that not all who wander are lost. Sometimes it is more important to wander around for a while and only then step on the right path rather than to walk the line and see and experience nothing. Havu, a sprig of an evergreen tree, is an old symbol in Finnish Military lingo: it was the first IFF symbol of the independent Finnish Army and is still the symbol of Finnish Recon troops. This is what we want our Hako to stand for: the ability to vanish into the landscape and esprit de corps among those outside the wire.

One-Year Warranty

We grant all Hako products a warranty of 12 months. The warranty covers all manufacturing and material defects, so it does not cover repeatedly butt sliding on a cheese grater or other self-inflicted damage. On the other hand, if the stitching comes undone by itself or a zipper pull and slide have a break-up during normal operation, we will repair the garment or replace it with a new one.

Unpicking the additional seam in belt loops or the sacrificial piece in knee pad pockets doesn't affect the warranty, but if those measures are taken the pants can not be returned.