Sometimes they do...but only sometimes...:(

I'd still rather have the option of the vent rather then nothing.

Here's my stuff. I know these aren't the best pics, but still.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...iffgame209.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...iffgame201.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...dierKitnew.jpg

Looks good!

The CADPAT Collection
 

Alrighty, finally got around to takin pics of my collection so here it is. Soon to rapidly expand with CADPAT AR.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...43/padding.jpg
Upper Left: Issue Elbow pads
Bottom Left: Alta Elbow Pads
Right: Alta Kneepads

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...3/opsshirt.jpg
Dropzone Ops Shirt

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...s8043/misc.jpg
Left: Suspenders
Upper Right: CP Wallet
Lower Right: CP Watchband

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7.../hydration.jpg
Hydration Pouches

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...3/Headwear.jpg
Upper Left: Parklands Boonie
Lower Left: Issue Boonie
Upper Right: Issue Kevlar Helmet
Lower Right: Parklands Cap
Middle: Bandana

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...olsterbelt.jpg

Left: CP Riggers Belt
Upper Right: Issue Deerskin Gloves
Lower Right: CP Gear Thigh Holster

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7.../balaclava.jpg
Left: Fleece Balaclava
Right: Lycra Balaclava

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...3/50444702.jpg
Tiger Tactical Vest

Not posted in pics are:

Parklands Ranger Vest
Parklands Anorak
Parklands CADPAT TW TShirt
Frontenac CADPAT Shirt & Pants
CADPAT Gear Bag
CF Ballistic Glasses

Where'd you get the hydro bag on the right?

Right now I'm trying to find/make a better way to attach my Camelbak to my vest, one option I found was a seperate pouch that I could drop the Camelbak into and go. The problem now is finding the material to make such a pouch.

Lerch! play airsoft again! We need more G36 enthusiasts!

Got it from Army Issue

Quick Q... where did you get the Lycra balaclava? Ive been lookin for a Good cadpat balaclava for a while, the two i have arent the best.

Army Issue

wow, the difference between colour vibrance on those boonies is huge. have they been washed?

I'm gonna take a guess and say that the Parklands boonie has been washed a few times. Mine was like that when I finally tracked down an issued one.
The first thing to fade is the brim ;)

I personally have a pair of parklands cadpat trousers.. washed tehm once, and they were in my opinion worse then his boonie with all the fading :S

Well it also depends if you used cold water. I'd washed mine about a dozen times in warm water and it was still nice and reasonably unfaded.

Ya the boonie has been washed once or twice. Does not really matter though seeing it is gonna be a component in my ghillie suit currently under construciton thus will not be visible under all the jute.

Sounds like a good plan.

I think I may take inventory of all my kit tomorrow...that should take up a good couple hours of my morning :)

Well I've sold all but the holster in the below pictures to Orochi from Wolfpack, but he doesn't get them til this weekend so they are still technically mine :)
I've also got Arid Issue Uniform with IASF Brassard and rank. I'll see about doing pictures of my TW Cadpat sometime.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...ms/muffins.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/igggv004.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/igggv005.jpg

Well..I did it! My entire current collection has been recorded onto my computer!:D

Combat;
CF -Lightweight Thermal Undershirt (x2)
CF -Lightweight Thermal Drawers (x2)
CF -Drawers Temperate Underwear (x2)
CF -IECS Fleece Top
CF -LWT Balaclava
CF -Gen2 LWT Shirt
CF -OG IRR Flag (1x2, 2x3)
CF -Nametape
CF -Gen2 LWT Trousers
CF -Waist Belt
CF -Gen2 Wide Brimmed Combat Hat
CF -Temperate Combat Glove
CF -ICE Combat Jacket
CF -OG IRR Flag (1x2)
CF -Nametape
CF -ICE Combat Trousers
CF -Waist Belt
CF -Wet Weather Combat Boot
CF -CG634 Helmet
CF -Gen1 Helmet Cover
CF -Helmet Net
Gen -OG Helmet Band
US -Night Vision Goggle Harness
CF -Tactical Vest
CF -IMP Meal (x4)
CF -FFD (x2)
CF -Combat Kneepad(s)
Gen -Bungee Drop Pouch
Gen -OD/Black Shemagh
Gen -LED AA Maglight
Gen -Commenga Compact Compass
Gen -Red Chemstick (x3)
US -Camelbak Thermobak Omega 3lt
Gen -Custom P64 Pattern Rucksack
CF -Arctic White Overjacket
CF -Arctic White Overtrousers
US -Tri-fold Entrenching Tool
US -P65 Mess Kit
CF -KFS (Knife Fork Spoon)
CF -IMP Meal (x4)
Gen -Orange Signal Sheet
Gen -CPGear Rucksack Cover
CF -Nametape
Gen -CPGear Valice
CF -Inflatable Mattress
Gen -CPGear Polarfleece Liner
CF -P82 Inner Sleeping Bag
US -Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
CF -Goretex Bivvy Bag
CF -1/3 Section Shelter (Ground Sheet)
UK -36” Bungee
CF -NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Bag
Gen -Orange Signal Sheet
CF -Nametape
CF -Gerber 1500 Multitool
Gen -CPGear Gerber Pouch
Gen -OD Watch Cap
Gen -Tan/Black Shemagh
Gen -Welco Tan VCL-ICB Boots
Gen -Bianchi UM84/92 Holster
Gen -Drop Leg attachment
Gen -Thumb Break attachment
Gen -OD/Black Flight Gloves
US -GI Combat Boots
UK -Tropical Desert Shirt
UK -Temperate Desert Trousers
CF -Waist Belt
UK -Tropical Desert Hat
UK -Mk3 Combat Gloves

Dress;
CF -Postman Blue Shirt (x3)
CF -Nametag
CF -Dress White Shirt
CF -Nametag
CF -Dress Black Trousers (x2)
CF -NCD (Naval Combat Dress) Jacket
CF -Ankle Boots
CF -Black Leather Gaiters

Random naff;
UK -Guards Division Stable Belt
UK -Irish Guards Beret
UK -Blacktop
CF -Rifle Green Beret
CF -Rifle Green Wedge
CF -OG107 ‘Quarpel’ Cap
US -SWD (Sand, Wind, Dust) Goggles
CF -Boot Bands (x3 pair)

*note- anything not in bold is either contained in or on the bold item above.

Obsess much...? :D

We have got to have that coffee & talk Cadpat gears...

Lerchhh.. Oh god.. lol You know.. You get like half of that for free when you join the CF.. Maybe not the 64pattern ruck, but the 84 still is okay.. You could have bought like two cars by now man.
Twenty bucks here, 45 bucks there, 80bucks that way - really does add up man.
But nice collection dude!

Actually alot of it has been free..in the end. I get this for free..trade for that..get these..etc..

And Cam...yeah :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...l/100_4000.jpg
Myself after a day at the range.

Also, I rigged up a mandarin collar on my shirt :D it's easy and reversible (for those who don't want trouble when returning kit).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...l/100_4012.jpg
All you have to do is sew the points of the collar back so that they're square. Then it's a simple matter of placing velcro and a 1-2" flap properly.
Open
Closed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/000_0125.jpg

Got my ESS Land Ops goggles the other day...love 'em! They fit perfectly with my glasses :D

So now my dad has my SWD goggles.

What does the red slide mean?

There for CI's

Bom Dia Widow Maker. My wife's family is from the Azores.... :)

This thread is inspiring to say the least!

hmm... the CI slip-ons I saw before were OD... ive also seen air force blues... never really saw a red CI slips before in real life... the red and the cadpat didnt mix that well ^^

CADPAT VEST
 

HERES MY BEAUTY MY CADPAT TAC VEST

VEST FRONT

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../vestfront.jpg

VEST BACK

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...6/Vestback.jpg

It holds 10 M4 Mags and i think 1 C9 box mag but im not shure maybe its for claymore and it has my ghillie pants rolled up on the back and it also has room for a camle back and some other pockets i havnt found a use for !

philstructo is that a SAAV?

Does anyone know where to get cadpat PASGT covers?

Yeah it is a SAAV I didnt get it from South Africa tho

thanks, I have the same one. Did the CF ever use the SAAV style vests?

i dunno my buddy who is in the reserves says it looks like the first gen tack vest

Uhm.. not that you know of.

Mike,

There were some pics of Canadian troops in A-Stan with the Cadpat SADF LBV, i know they were floating around 25 Svc here in toronto, though i'm not sure of their origin.

Seals Action Gear has one. Also issue covers will with a PASGT quite nicely though you have a bit of exposed helmet on the back.

I believe MikeL is referring to vests that have been issued. We all know well that a wide variety of rigs are used (including SAAV's) by those over in Afghanistan.
I remember seeing a picture not too long ago of one soldier that had a SAAV in woodland sprayed tan...
So anyway, the SAAV has never been issued, but it has been used.

By new issue you mean the AR model?

Damn, I know that some units are doing trials on off-the-shelf rigs, and that TT showcased a new setup..but they're issuing a new one too?

Sounds like a good thing is about to happen.

Glad to hear the current vest is likely to be replaced...

Is the replacement likely to result in old ones ending up in surplus stores? or would they need to be destroyed?

I forsee the TV being issued the same way the '82 webbing was the last couple years before it was gone. You know..recruits get webbing until they finish their courses. I thought it was smart.

Hell I remember helping my buddy put his rucksack together.

im a couple of months short of two years before im 18, and able to enlist full time.. parents dont approve :( So, who knows.. maybe the new ones will be more ocmmon by then.

I sold the Army a few hundred of them, I'm sure they just want them for dress up. I'd post a receipt but I think that may be counter productive to the the "Dude, I Sell Pants", thing I've been working on.
Cheers

That may be for enemy force stuff though. I know we got tiger stripe bdu's in gagetown for that.

You...sell more then just pants?! OMG!!

:D I've seen lots of kit used by OpFor...Alpenflage, DPM, 'Chocolate Chip', Garrison jackets and OG107 trousers...

82 Webbing gone? Nope... we're still getting it issued.

Even funnier was the response of the stores Cpl.:

Me: "Um, what the devil are we gonna do with this?"
Cpl: "Hang onto it and give it back when you quit."

Ah the Army at work...

And yes, for those of us that didn't get issued an assembled Ruck Sack, they spent the rest of the kit issue day assembling each others rucks.

For those of us that were issued assembled rucks... it was damn boring.

:o wow...I was under the impression that all the '82 webbing was out of the system by now...
You learn something new everyday.

that webbing is still around man thats old school stuff

I'd almost rather wear that then the tac vest. *shudders*
anywho; I picked up my TAG vest this weekend, I just need three more pouches show up and I've got my new high speed low drag kit for use here in canada (I don't even want to know how much all this stuff will cost me in AR as well ugh). so hopefully said stuff will be here by this time next week.
I rock the tag plate carrier (I think that's the name?) in coyote brown (I purchased more for use in the sand box next year then airsoft gaming here). TT medic pouch on the left side, TT large GP pouch on the other to hold the nalgene bottle. might throw a different pouch(es) on there for any serious gaming. esstac admin pouch, compass holder on the top of the vest (talking to ats tactical to let me get permission to make my own clap pouch they just released in cadpat, man that pouch is perfect for what I need). depending on what I'm playing; there'll either be three HSGI universal mag pouches for the m14 or some pouches made up by one of the local retired riggers for my m4 (whenever I get it).
of course on the back of the vest for real world stuff, I'd have pouches for DD's, frags, maybe some way to attach the camlebak (not a fan of a camlebak pouch, just to cumbersome in my mind, maybe some fastex clips sewn onto the vest). probably a pouch for my PRR as well.
and also coming soon; raid in cadpat :D so can't wait. tag better hurry up and ship them out to one shot, I'm gettin impatient and darren knows that :D
so yeah pics up once I get everything. but it looks pretty slick. can't wait to game er.
Greg

tacvests arn't issued out in the PRes until you've completed BMQ...before then, you get all the old school gear. same goes for gortex stuff, cadpet gucci and etc

Possibly last year but now we are issued everything that is current.

Just last Novemeber (2006) we were all issued Tacvests and full ICE (Cadpat not OD). Some people even got the Cadpat Bivy bags.

Now you understand why we asked "what the heck is the old webbing for". Strangely they didn't give us any mag pouches, so the webbing is totally useless but looks great collecting dust in my basement.

The only "Gucci" item we were not issued is the new "Cadpat Poncho Liner/Ranger Blanket" (I've seen them, there nice, but we didn't get them yet) and of course the Cadpat Camelbak (that seems to only go to personel on ops).

Cheers

yeah only pers going on ops.
I was at base clothing yesterday trying to convince them that me deploying next year is close enough to give me one because mine just exploded on me
:D
Greg

Well heres my loadout. Observe my leet photoshop skills!..(extreme sarcasm).I dont even have an aeg at the moment so I photochoped one into my hands lol. Everything is issue except for glasses and boots.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/polo2k4/6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/polo2k4/c82.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/polo2k4/1c2.jpg

mad photo shop skills man and it all looks nice

Not bad, you need to tape up those loose straps though...and get an AEG.

thanks dood..:D...yah i know..those straps are horrible lol...aeg on the way!

Nice to see another proper CADPAT loadout :D

I'm putting together a new rucksack, buying the parts bit by bit :D
So far I've bought the '82 Bag, shoulder pad (and straps) and valice,
I've ordered a '64 frame, kidney pad and valice straps from CPGear,
And then there's a Des' DPM cover coming from overseas!

I'm gonna look around and see if I can find a nice sand colored spraypaint for later...suggestions?

Try home depot?? I saw some tan spray paint there today, didnt spend long lookin at though.. too broke to buy it :(

If you find some, let me know.. I wanna paint my Mk6 Helmet. ten skull, on olive background with a des dpm cover.. ooh la la, multi purpose lol

CADPAT looks REALLY good with a G36 better then a C7/8

I keep seeing the Krylon 'Camoflage' tan spraypaint, but depending on your base it comes out too grey for my taste. So I picked up some yellow today, I'll see how it works, and I'll look around at work tomorrow and see what we carry as far as sand...

*edit* I just tried the yellow paint today on a spare OD pouch I've got (Phantom I believe), anyway, looks fucking close to what I want! Added a little Krylon tan...meh, looks better just with the yellow.
Anyway, not sure if this would work on your Mk6 (it being a solid surface), so yeah, I'll peek at work.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC03999.jpg
My latest rucksack, very simple and easy to get parts...'82 bag, yoke and valice, on top of a '64 frame and CPGear kidney pad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC04000.jpg
Just a few bugs to work out (such as the yoke likes to creak) and I still need to spray the valice and yoke.

All in all, I like it, carries all I need and still leaves plenty of room for odds and ends.

Looks nice lerch.

can i post my issued gear as a loadout??? lol jk, i would get in soo much shit if i used it for airsoft

quick plug for Army Issue..

He now has imitation CF vests in stock. A cheap solution for those who want to fill the Canadian impression, but not shell out over 300$ for an issue vest!!

http://www.armyissue.com/Gallery/alb...lsters_001.jpg
http://www.armyissue.com/Gallery/alb...lsters_002.jpg
Plug away! Thanks dude!

lookin' good!

Any idea who the manufacturer is? The material looks similar to those patrol packs you stock.

hey guys, i'll post a pic of me in my issued gear in a bit, so you can get an idea of what a full set of cadpat should look like, i'll name everything too :)

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Now available
Version 2 cadpat Uniforms
Like the first Version of the Parkland Cadpat just more fade resistant
enough "market input" and the material has changed from a White cotton base to an OD cotton base. So Less noticable fade--- same great low price.

with the different base... will it react differently under IR light through NVG's?

Parkland V1 & 2 have no cloaking abilities passed teh obvious camo pattern.

The G&P stock is very nice, plus you get easy access to bigger batteries.

What is wrong with the tac vest? everyone seems to be hating on it.

Did you pick up a rail for the vertical grip or did you track down a C9 grip?

ahhhhhhh that sounds better.
we're still rockin the c9 grip through our store.

sometime this year, don't really feel like giving that info away on here.
you wankers don't need to know. I don't need no damn lime light on me.

Ah I see. that IS crap.

On ex last week some of the Infantry res had them.

get a SAAV like my old on for on tour =P

r we allowed to use our own vest for tour? cuz i hate the way the mag pouches are arranged, and where teh canteen pouch is located, i agree with you fully, theres not enough room for mags

I'm going to venture a guess and say yes...however from what I've heard it needs to 'look' Canadian. As to say that Multicam and DPM stuff is a no-no, but Coyote and tan is fine.

Probably OD, AR CADPAT, and TW CADPAT, TAN, would be ok get like a box mag and smugle it over there =P

if you don't know for sure. don't say anything.

Hum.... Dam, now I want to build a C7A2 just to fit in better with my gear... Which I will have a pic of... sometime when its completed =P...

I should've known better, yes. *smacks self*

CADPAT modular hydration pack (CPGear)
with my first aid kit mounted to it; stupid blue hydration tube sticks out, but im too lazy to pay $30 for a cadpat sleeve for it

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/IMG_1482.jpg

MOLLE loops on it also work good with shotgun shells

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/IMG_1496.jpg

some more frontenac CADPAT, Parklands boonie hat, C4 gas mask, and hydration pack

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t.../militaria.jpg

Are you actually AF or was the blue thread the flavor of the day?

I'm an Air cadet sgt so my nametapes for my cbts are all CADPAT/af

wouldn't be wise to wear
unless you feel like getting charged by the police.

Here's a pic of me in my current designated marksman loadout. Not really Canadian I know but all CADPAT goodness. http://photos-014.ak.facebook.com/ip...46014_1655.jpg

- Tiger Tactical custom vest
- Dropzone OPS BDU Set
- Ghillie boonie on a Parklands boonie base
- Alta Kneepads
- Surplus CF issue wet weather boots
- OD Eagle duty belt
- CP hydration pouch with CADPAT tube cover
- CP thigh holster
- CADPAT buttpack (Crown surplus)

Very nice, but roll and tape those loose straps.

ya im going to cut and re-tac the straps when i get off my lazy ass

lol lerch, my thoughts exactly.

Some people have time to roll and tape straps, others are to busy doing their job.

...did you sleep last night? Then you had time to roll your straps ;)

Just kidding.

Parkland's replica CADPAT tact vest
It's a great vest, I think its worth the money. Exact same design as the Felfab vest, and the C9 pouch and canteen pouch are both modular. Also has the remoevable bayonet frog. the material seems to be waterproof and is slightly lighter in colour than the issue material. It only holds 4 mags but i still recommend it.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...tact/vest1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...tact/vest2.jpg

Ive got one myself and its a good vest for what its worth. Agreed, there are tigertactical ones that are much nicer that hold a thousand more mags, but theyre also 3 to 4 times the cost! For 120$, you cant go wrong. (sure beats those common M4 vests in cadpat which run up to 80$!)

I don't know if I slept, I don't remember posting that, I think I'm just jealous because my straps are all over the place.

Hades set up looks just fine. Sure there are straps hanging, but nothing major off his upper body. The course/garrison mentality is pretty ridiculous. I have my straps tucked away as much as possible, but I don't tape them. Why? Because straps AREN'T easily adjustable when they're taped. And that can be an issue especially if you're training has you changing between thick and thin layers ie. Jacket, flak vest, or just your combat shirt. Even more important for bags like the Small Pack which need to be adjusted again for what you're wearing and what the weight is.

Along the same lines as Sammy said...if you're more worried about how tightly curled and taped ALL you loose straps are, you're not doing your job.

some Crappy pics of my current vest configuration.

Notes about the images. Yes that's a Tan admin panel..it will be swapped out with an OD one next week. Vest has two more pouches before it's current config is complete and yup that's PSP body armour I managed to track down as surplus. also need the Cadpat tube cover for the camelback tube.
Armalite mags 16 total.
now with the pics!
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture002.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture001.jpg