question about load bearing vests

ranger_1 · May 26th, 2006, 16:33

I found this image of a Canadian soldier, looking to see what I need to complete my CADPAT uni, this looks pretty cool:

but I was looking at the shoulder pads this guy has, I haven't seen anything like this, are these accessories ?if so, anyone know where to get them ?

Dr_Tinshnipz · May 26th, 2006, 16:51

They are part of the new issue , they havent been produced yet , he is modeling the prototype

( from the ICE and IECS Issues)

JacoNB · May 26th, 2006, 17:08

You could try these:

CPgear

Not the same thing, but might do the trick.

Gordon · May 26th, 2006, 17:13

Totally different. Plus, there's only a velcro tab to attach those on one sleeve, isn't there? Those shoulder pads do look pretty killer though. Anybody worn them? Are they comfortable?

JacoNB · May 26th, 2006, 17:21

They have a strap... I think the velcro tab is to put a rank/flag patch on it. Just offering the guy alternatives.

ranger_1 · May 26th, 2006, 17:40

thanx, I had seen those before and thought about them , I think they could do untill I find something better or they come out with the real thing. :cheers:

ATREYU · May 26th, 2006, 17:47

The "shoulder pads" are part of the new ballistic vest and ARE currently being issued in small numbers to troops overseas as they are produced.

Gordon · May 26th, 2006, 19:42

Do the shoulder bits themselves provide any ballistic protection?

Amgoosen · May 26th, 2006, 19:53

Yes they most certianly do, otherwise there would be no point to having them :P

Lerch · May 26th, 2006, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATREYU

The "shoulder pads" are part of the new ballistic vest and ARE currently being issued in small numbers to troops overseas as they are produced.

That's what I thought too...then everyone kept calling them shoulder pads and I was like 'wtf?'.

But yeah, if you can magically purchase a CADPAT kevlar vest...then there ya go. As for the brassard, the attach under the flag flap, and serve as nothing then a place to sew badges (MP's, etc..).

ranger_1 · May 26th, 2006, 21:47

well, I am deffinatly out of date, they just didn't have anything that cool when I was in, but, that doesn't look like a kevlar vest, still, I'd love to get one.

Amgoosen · May 26th, 2006, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger_1

well, I am deffinatly out of date, they just didn't have anything that cool when I was in, but, that doesn't look like a kevlar vest, still, I'd love to get one.

As far as I know its just like the old tan flak vest, only in cadpat.

SC_SY · May 26th, 2006, 22:22

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/Chief_L...ab/2/221_e.asp
http://www.pacsafety.com/products/4100.htm

As the FPV is government issue, and buying from Pacific Safety requires a license, getting a 100% genuine one legally is currently not plausible.

However, Tiger Tactical sells their own CADPAT *covers* (here and here), which means you will have to provide your own inserts.

If you know you don't have your own suitable inserts for this and won't be getting any soon, tell them.

ranger_1 · May 27th, 2006, 00:10

thats what I thought they were wearing, but that doesn't look the same as the one in the moving image at the top, the one in the image looks like a tactical vest as appossed to a fragmentation vest, looks like 14 pockets/pouch's in front and side, empty in back with a V openning, I definatly like it.
I know I won't ever get a flack vest, but can I get one like this guy is wearing ?

:borg:

ATREYU · May 27th, 2006, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger_1

thats what I thought they were wearing, but that doesn't look the same as the one in the moving image at the top, the one in the image looks like a tactical vest as appossed to a fragmentation vest, looks like 14 pockets/pouch's in front and side, empty in back with a V openning, I definatly like it.
I know I won't ever get a flack vest, but can I get one like this guy is wearing ?

:borg:

He is wearing the tacvest over top of the ballsitic vest

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May 26th, 2006, 16:33	#1
ranger_1 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada, in a snow covered igloo with a dog sled beside it.	question about load bearing vests I found this image of a Canadian soldier, looking to see what I need to complete my CADPAT uni, this looks pretty cool: but I was looking at the shoulder pads this guy has, I haven't seen anything like this, are these accessories ?if so, anyone know where to get them ?

May 26th, 2006, 17:47	#7
ATREYU Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario	The "shoulder pads" are part of the new ballistic vest and ARE currently being issued in small numbers to troops overseas as they are produced. __________________ Douglas Alexander Maxwell (Known pedophile).

May 26th, 2006, 17:08	#3
JacoNB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lincoln, New Brunswick	You could try these: CPgear Not the same thing, but might do the trick.

May 26th, 2006, 17:13	#4
Gordon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada	Totally different. Plus, there's only a velcro tab to attach those on one sleeve, isn't there? Those shoulder pads do look pretty killer though. Anybody worn them? Are they comfortable?

May 26th, 2006, 17:21	#5
JacoNB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lincoln, New Brunswick	They have a strap... I think the velcro tab is to put a rank/flag patch on it. Just offering the guy alternatives.

May 26th, 2006, 17:40	#6
ranger_1 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada, in a snow covered igloo with a dog sled beside it.	thanx, I had seen those before and thought about them , I think they could do untill I find something better or they come out with the real thing. :cheers:

May 26th, 2006, 19:42	#8
Gordon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada	Do the shoulder bits themselves provide any ballistic protection?

May 26th, 2006, 21:47	#11
ranger_1 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada, in a snow covered igloo with a dog sled beside it.	well, I am deffinatly out of date, they just didn't have anything that cool when I was in, but, that doesn't look like a kevlar vest, still, I'd love to get one.

May 26th, 2006, 22:22	#13
SC_SY Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario	http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/Chief_L...ab/2/221_e.asp http://www.pacsafety.com/products/4100.htm As the FPV is government issue, and buying from Pacific Safety requires a license, getting a 100% genuine one legally is currently not plausible. However, Tiger Tactical sells their own CADPAT covers (here and here), which means you will have to provide your own inserts. If you know you don't have your own suitable inserts for this and won't be getting any soon, tell them.

May 27th, 2006, 00:10	#14
ranger_1 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada, in a snow covered igloo with a dog sled beside it.	thats what I thought they were wearing, but that doesn't look the same as the one in the moving image at the top, the one in the image looks like a tactical vest as appossed to a fragmentation vest, looks like 14 pockets/pouch's in front and side, empty in back with a V openning, I definatly like it. I know I won't ever get a flack vest, but can I get one like this guy is wearing ? :borg:

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