Parklands CF Style Tacvest in Toronto

MaybeStopCalling · May 26th, 2009, 00:48

I've been looking around for a tacvest similar to the Canadian one, in black. I've found one from Parklands, decently built with decent reviews. I saw that Army Issue sells them, but they're a bit out of my commuting range. Does anybody know where I can find this tacvest:

http://www.armyissue.com/cube/index....&productId=329

In Metro Toronto? I have to buy it in person, and the TTC is my only commuting option. Close to downtown is best, but further out is acceptable.

Thanks.

Trader rating · May 26th, 2009, 18:04

Army Issue can mail things to you.

Armyissue · May 27th, 2009, 00:45

OMG, I freaking love you guys here! You know me so well! We talked... his vest is in hand and I'll see him later this week.
Thanks MikeL
Cheers

Airmax · May 27th, 2009, 01:20

Nice looking rig, shame it's out of stock for the moment.

When are you getting more in??
cheers

MaybeStopCalling · May 27th, 2009, 20:39

Yup, was surprised by the fact that Armyissue knew the detailed answer to every question I asked him. It's gonna be a long commute, but for the service, I think it'll be worth it.

Disco_Dante · May 27th, 2009, 21:42

Goddamn, I like the new site Jeroon.

MaybeStopCalling · August 3rd, 2009, 22:30

Okay, so it's been a few months of usage, and I guess I'll post my thoughts on the vest.

It took me a few hours to burn off all the random threads that Parklands left hanging around. But it was worth it. I then moved the bayonet frog above the C-9 Pouch, and added a radio pouch on the shoulder adjustment strap.

Among one of the major issues with the vest that I noticed was that the left-centre magazine pouch is slightly misaligned in height compared to the three other pouches. Just a cosmetic issue, and looking at some other Parklands vests, about a good 50%-70% have this error.

I wore it on a training exercise the weekend after I got the vest, and I found it to be more comfortable than the 82 webbing I used to wear. However, one issue I've noted is the lack of storage space: I was missing the storage space of the buttpack very much. (Though I wasn't missing having it thrust me forward out of any car seat.)

So the week after, I called up CPGear and asked about getting the hydration harness for the CF Tacvest in Black. Unfortunately, it was out of my budget. So I went to MEC, and got this: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1249348787855

Due to the various straps and whatnot, the hydration pack interfaced nearly perfectly with the tacvest's daisy chain system. All I have to do to get it unattached is to unbuckle three straps. So I can carry 2 litres of water and 1 litre in the canteen. If I drain out the hydration pack, it allows me to carry the 82 rucksack with ease, and provides storage equivalent to the old buttpack.

Now, all I have to do is to figure out how to rustproof the ladderlocks. Overall, a good, solid, decent vest.

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May 26th, 2009, 00:48	#1
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	Parklands CF Style Tacvest in Toronto I've been looking around for a tacvest similar to the Canadian one, in black. I've found one from Parklands, decently built with decent reviews. I saw that Army Issue sells them, but they're a bit out of my commuting range. Does anybody know where I can find this tacvest: http://www.armyissue.com/cube/index....&productId=329 In Metro Toronto? I have to buy it in person, and the TTC is my only commuting option. Close to downtown is best, but further out is acceptable. Thanks.

May 27th, 2009, 00:45	#3
Armyissue Administrator of Pants Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Port Credit	OMG, I freaking love you guys here! You know me so well! We talked... his vest is in hand and I'll see him later this week. Thanks MikeL Cheers __________________ *** * * * * * * * F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r * * * * * * ***

May 27th, 2009, 01:20	#4
Airmax Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langley, BC	Nice looking rig, shame it's out of stock for the moment. When are you getting more in?? cheers __________________ That's what you said last time, Then look what happened! (LMAG) http://www.lowermainlandairsoft.ca

May 26th, 2009, 18:04	#2
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Army Issue can mail things to you.

May 27th, 2009, 20:39	#5
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	Yup, was surprised by the fact that Armyissue knew the detailed answer to every question I asked him. It's gonna be a long commute, but for the service, I think it'll be worth it.

May 27th, 2009, 21:42	#6
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Goddamn, I like the new site Jeroon. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 3rd, 2009, 22:30	#7
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	Okay, so it's been a few months of usage, and I guess I'll post my thoughts on the vest. It took me a few hours to burn off all the random threads that Parklands left hanging around. But it was worth it. I then moved the bayonet frog above the C-9 Pouch, and added a radio pouch on the shoulder adjustment strap. Among one of the major issues with the vest that I noticed was that the left-centre magazine pouch is slightly misaligned in height compared to the three other pouches. Just a cosmetic issue, and looking at some other Parklands vests, about a good 50%-70% have this error. I wore it on a training exercise the weekend after I got the vest, and I found it to be more comfortable than the 82 webbing I used to wear. However, one issue I've noted is the lack of storage space: I was missing the storage space of the buttpack very much. (Though I wasn't missing having it thrust me forward out of any car seat.) So the week after, I called up CPGear and asked about getting the hydration harness for the CF Tacvest in Black. Unfortunately, it was out of my budget. So I went to MEC, and got this: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1249348787855 Due to the various straps and whatnot, the hydration pack interfaced nearly perfectly with the tacvest's daisy chain system. All I have to do to get it unattached is to unbuckle three straps. So I can carry 2 litres of water and 1 litre in the canteen. If I drain out the hydration pack, it allows me to carry the 82 rucksack with ease, and provides storage equivalent to the old buttpack. Now, all I have to do is to figure out how to rustproof the ladderlocks. Overall, a good, solid, decent vest.

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