Old CF Gear

[FUK.NUT]

im Planning on Doing a Late 80's to early 90's load out all Pre-Cadpat stuff

i have almost everything execpt the flak vest. Everyone else Post your pics of your Old CF gear!



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i also was wondering was it common from soldiers that would sew on Breast pockets from other combats to their own on the side of their arm ?
i did this for extra stuff that i can easily get .

[peacekeeper]

they didnt as far as know , and those peter pan hats man its been so long

[FUK.NUT]

Originally Posted by bazza

they didnt as far as know , and those peter pan hats man its been so long

haha those things are so nice to wear Pain in the ass to find the right size though .

[Bandit]

I've got the fatigues to go with it of course.

[FUK.NUT]

Originally Posted by Bandit

I've got the fatigues to go with it of course.

Shit son is that FAL or .

im getting a Classic Army M16A4 to try and look liek a 90's issue but i think it woudl work none the less i want to see your full load out cause shit if you have the FUN your looking pretty pimp i reckon

[Rifleman90P]

Our entire team is modeled after the Canadian Airborne Regiment from the early 90's.
One of our sections (Air assault) wears the classic solid O.D. combat uniform and the 95 Pattern Load Bearing Vest while one of our other sections (Airborne) wears the Canadian DPM Jump Jacket, O.D. Combat Pants and uses the 82 Pattern Web-Gear.



Most of us served in the CF for several years, and some of us actually served in the Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded. My point being, these two uniforms and their associated kit and equipment are items we're all quite familiar with, partially because we trained with them and actually used them for years, and partially because our team still uses these uniforms and equipment today.

So, if you have any questions - please don't hesitate to ask or PM us we'd be happy to help.

To answer your question about pockets though, no - Canadian Soldiers did not sew on pockets from other uniforms onto theirs at any time on any uniform ever.

You should also know that wearing the Quarpel Cap (the "Bush Cap") you have pictured, was an art. In my own experience, the only people who I ever saw get away with wearing it like a Robin Hood Hat with the back and sides folded under (like Red Green) were service and support personnel, not combat arms/combat soldiers. No self respecting Sergeant major in the combat Arms let his troops wear their bush caps like Robin Hood.

Anyone in the Combat Arms, usually folded/crimped a rim around the entire hat and had it rest on top of their head, sort of giving it the appearance of and American style bush cap and maintaining some semblance of a "look cool factor". Bottom line is don't wear it like a Robin Hood Hat and don't pull the thing down onto your head to look all dopey like Giligan from "Giligan's island" either.

When wearing the combat pants, make sure you have boot bands/gators - to properly blouse your pants. Nothing looks more ridiculous than having your pants tucked into your boots, or just letting them dangle over top you boots like some kind of hippy.

Basically, (if you don't already know) boot bands are essentially small elastics that you put around your ankle at the top of your boot. The easiest way to explain how to use them, is to pull the legs of the combat pants over your boot, and then tuck them up and under the elastic. The elastic will never be visible - as it's covered by the legs of the pants you've essentially folded upwards underneath it.

Also make sure the laces for your boots are not just hanging out - tuck them inside your boot. This not only looks better, but it has a practical aspect as well - your laces won't get caught on anything and cause the knot to come undone.

Anyhow, best of luck Bud, and as I said - if you have any questions on this uniform or the associated equipment just ask.

Cheers!!
Brian

[FUK.NUT]

Originally Posted by Rifleman90P

Our entire team is modeled after the Canadian Airborne Regiment from the early 90's.
One of our sections (Air assault) wears the classic solid O.D. combat uniform and the 95 Pattern Load Bearing Vest while one of our other sections (Airborne) wears the Canadian DPM Jump Jacket, O.D. Combat Pants and uses the 82 Pattern Web-Gear.



Most of us served in the CF for several years, and some of us actually served in the Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded. My point being, these two uniforms and their associated kit and equipment are items we're all quite familiar with, partially because we trained with them and actually used them for years, and partially because our team still uses these uniforms and equipment today.

So, if you have any questions - please don't hesitate to ask or PM us we'd be happy to help.

To answer your question about pockets though, no - Canadian Soldiers did not sew on pockets from other uniforms onto theirs at any time on any uniform ever.

You should also know that wearing the Quarpel Cap (the "Bush Cap") you have pictured, was an art. In my own experience, the only people who I ever saw get away with wearing it like a Robin Hood Hat with the back and sides folded under (like Red Green) were service and support personnel, not combat arms/combat soldiers. No self respecting Sergeant major in the combat Arms let his troops wear their bush caps like Robin Hood.

Anyone in the Combat Arms, usually folded/crimped a rim around the entire hat and had it rest on top of their head, sort of giving it the appearance of and American style bush cap and maintaining some semblance of a "look cool factor". Bottom line is don't wear it like a Robin Hood Hat and don't pull the thing down onto your head to look all dopey like Giligan from "Giligan's island" either.

When wearing the combat pants, make sure you have boot bands/gators - to properly blouse your pants. Nothing looks more ridiculous than having your pants tucked into your boots, or just letting them dangle over top you boots like some kind of hippy.

Basically, (if you don't already know) boot bands are essentially small elastics that you put around your ankle at the top of your boot. The easiest way to explain how to use them, is to pull the legs of the combat pants over your boot, and then tuck them up and under the elastic. The elastic will never be visible - as it's covered by the legs of the pants you've essentially folded upwards underneath it.

Also make sure the laces for your boots are not just hanging out - tuck them inside your boot. This not only looks better, but it has a practical aspect as well - your laces won't get caught on anything and cause the knot to come undone.

Anyhow, best of luck Bud, and as I said - if you have any questions on this uniform or the associated equipment just ask.

Cheers!!
Brian

sweet deal thanks for the info I personally love the old Gear from the canadian forces new stuff is nice dont get me wrong but old school is just built to last.

[Loathing]

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Pockets being sewn onto the sleeves is a new thing like post 2000.

In the CF, or just airsoft? Because I've never seen pockets on anyone's uniform's sleeves. Pretty sure you'd get bitched right out by the first person above a no-hook that saw you.

I've still got my old CF webbing, which was pretty decent to wear honestly. The only problem I ever had was the goddamn gas mask carrier always got caught on everything. Had the old CF tent material jacket as well. People always complained about the damn thing, never saw anything wrong with it though. It was a hell of a lot more durable then the stuff we have now.

[pugs144]

Rgr, sleeve pockets on the CADPAT AR uniforms are commonplace but almost non-existent for the TW uniforms though if you flip through the recruiting pamphlets you might spot one of the CANSOFCOM dudes with sleeve pockets on their TW combats.

[Loathing]

Ah, that's probably why I haven't seen them, only used to the TW stuff. Haven't been deployed anywhere that required AR yet so I've not had a chance to wear it.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by FUK.NUT

Shit son is that FAL or .

i want to see your full load out cause shit if you have the FUN your looking pretty pimp i reckon

Here are some action-y pics.

It is a King Arms FN-FAL. It is a fantastic gun.

[FUK.NUT]

Originally Posted by Bandit

Here are some action-y pics.

It is a King Arms FN-FAL. It is a fantastic gun.

Your My Idol . ive always wanted a FAL they're just so damn hard to find im gettign a Classic army M16 A3 or A4

[Texas]

Originally Posted by FUK.NUT

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nice gear!
I am looking something like that too! Is that M1 helmet + CF issued helmet cover with net and painted regs?

[Armyissue]

compass pouch, waffle scarf, US ranger blanket and the US rain gear, lolz the Cf rain wear from that time was such shit that a lotta the troops wore the american rain gear instead. The other cherry kit was the US wdld ranger blanket. Good luck finding the FN Bayonets though

[Lerch]

The poncho liners sure are the tits, I've slept with just that a couple times in the field and stayed warm.