Canadian loadout *56K beware*

[jtf60]

Can anyone tell me the name of the standard body armor worn by Canadian forces and is it possible to get surplus carriers in CADPAT or even the old CANADIAN OD? Also is the older CANADIAN OD uniform the same cut as the CADPAT?

I am in the states and bought a set of CADPAT at a surplus shop a year ago, The chest pockets are slanted is this issue?

Thanks alot for any help.

[Hades]

The BFV is from pacific safety products. I remember seeing a repro carrier that looked damn close somewhere about 6 months ago. Will see if I can dig it up. As for the uniform look inside for the standard NATO sizing tag.

Edit: place where I saw the vest was CEL surplus though it does not appear they are around anymore. Next best thing would be this I guess: http://www.tigertactical.com/productlist-05.php cadpat body armour carrier

[jtf60]

Thanks alot for the Tiger Tactical link. I like that armor carrier and I thihk my SECOND CHANCE inserts will fit in there. I love this pattern but getting gear is so hit and miss , wish I was in CANADA sometimes to get stuff..LOL. Anyway thank you so much for the help. Ohh..and there are some great Loadouts I have seen on here.

[Hades]

You can get them to custom make it so they will fit. I have some TT gear and the quality is top notch.

[Zeonprime]

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

You shouldn't be able to get any CADPAT Plate carriers, least not the issue ones.

lol you are kidding arent ya?


Speaking of PSP carriers, I just finished making some accessories for mine to test out this week at splatters... Pics as soon as I locate my camera

[Lerch]

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

An now the CADPAT uniforms are not the same cut as the old OD ones. They are similar but theres some differences; bigger chest pockets, epilletes on the shoulders are removed, an there is one on the chest, etc.

Don't forget that the latest generation (Gen3) have the covered buttons...

[Lerch]

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Don't really want to get into this but, just because you were able to purchase it off ebay or whatever doesn't mean you got it legitly, etc, etc

I'll have to side with Mike on this one, the cover AND armour is a touch over the top...and undoubtedly would grab an MP's attention should a cranky CF member ever see you wearing it...

[Zeonprime]

Originally Posted by Lerch

I'll have to side with Mike on this one, the cover AND armour is a touch over the top...and undoubtedly would grab an MP's attention should a cranky CF member ever see you wearing it...

never said I had the internal armour... as for where I got it.. nice fellow who had a spare carrier after he returned from 'Stan. I've also had a many CF see me with it. never an issue there either. It's a Canadian loadout thread boys. Relax a bit. look at the vest, I'm not trying to pass off as CF, put pay more of a homage to the CF. My TV is a CPgear vest, with CPgear pouches, HSGI and TT pouches and a PROUD admin pouch and a Madmorbius custom shotgun pouch on the back (not in that photo). If you guys want to complain about people wanting to dress like some of the best soldiers in the world, make a new thread for that. Personally, my family has been in this land for over 200 years (yup two hundred) and I have had nearly every member of my family serve Queen(and King) and country since we came here. I'm a proud Canadian. All the stuff I have has been used in service so I'm not taking something new off one of our brave soldier's backs.

So let's get back on topic shall we?

[Rukus]

The covered buttons was originally the Airforce cadpat, the Army version actually still has the open buttons. They must have finally got rid of them in the system. I haven't seen many of that type around in the clothing stores, but there still are a few people running around with the open buttoned ones. They have been leaning towards the covered buttons more because well they work better, don't get hooked on cam nets, and nobody can ding you for not having your pockets buttoned up lol.

[jtf60]

Are these real deal?

[DuffMan]

Those are legit.

[jtf60]

Sweet, I had seen on the Canadian Army site that there were zipper pockets on the brest posket on the ones there and I was afraid I had gotten ripped off. I absolutely love this pattern and want to do as spot on of an impression as I can of CF. I have a CADPAT ARKTIS 1601 is that accptable? I read on the net somewhere that some CF personel bought there own rigs and one dood was talking about the ARKTIS. I still want an issue or replica of an isse rig though. This thread has been a great source of info for my loadout..thanks alot for the help.

[Rukus]

Yes I'd say those qualify as being right on. I have a set of fake stuff from CP gear. Generally the fake stuff will be obviously fake, buttons, size tags, velcrow for the name tag and flag on your shoulder would all be good indicators to figure out if it is fake or not, and the rank slip-on flap. My fake stuff actually says Cadpat on it in bold letters lol.

As for the Chest rigs, a lot were buying their own because the tact vest can only hold so much, and lets face it their basic load out was a lot more aggressive than what the tact vest could comfortably handle. There were some that still used the issue tact vest over there, but a majority of the actual combat troops ie the infantry would go over with their own stuff, as well as a few of my arty buddies. Most of the personal vests included more mag pouches, better access to the mags, lots of storage for additional gear like water and more comfort in extreme climates. Some guys just sold their gear to the people coming into the stan rather than taking it home with them after they were done.

[jtf60]

Hmmm intresting. Do you know what your MINIMI gunners get issued in the way of rigs? Is it something different than the standard rig?

Ohh.and zeroprime..that is the bodyarmor CF use? Looks fricking awsome. Whatis the name of that and can you tell me where I might be able to get just the shell without ballisitc inserts?

[Zeonprime]

Originally Posted by jtf60

Ohh.and zeroprime..that is the bodyarmor CF use? Looks fricking awsome. Whatis the name of that and can you tell me where I might be able to get just the shell without ballisitc inserts?

Originally Posted by zeonprime

armour... as for where I got it.. nice fellow who had a spare carrier after he returned from 'Stan.

not really a where I got it...they are rare and hard to come by. I just had dumb luck or good timing depending on your point of view.