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    Fates of former armouries

    Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but would you happen to know what regiment used the Kemptville armoury?  My neighbor, who served in the 30th Field Artillery in the early 60's, mentioned that the 30th Field Artillery had a battery stationed in the Kemptville armoury, just wondering if anyone...
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    Well, the blanket just arrived in the mail yesterday, and I have to say, it is a very well built piece of kit.  Definitely thicker and heavier than the US ones (local surplus store had them in stock), which could be a pro or a con, depends on how you look at it...
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    Which ruck to buy?

        Alright, so after a bit of thought, I have realized how stupid my initial question sounded, and I apologize to my over-reacting and inappropriate responses to some of you people harmlessly poking fun at my stupidity and lack of common sense...  I know most, if not all the people on these...
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    Which ruck to buy?

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    Which ruck to buy?

    As well, on a slightly related note, how much weight do you carry in your ruck for partaking in dismounted operations?  For practice, I started at 35lbs and 9kms, and am now up to 50lbs at 11kms.  Now I know that 50lbs is still not enough, especially with the Tac vest, FPV, and your rifle and...
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    Which ruck to buy?

    Sorry, it's just I know some people here have strong opinions about paintballers /airsofters, and I wasn't sure if you were being serious... 
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    Word association (just for fun)

    Classy.
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    Which ruck to buy?

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    Which ruck to buy?

    Haha, yeah, that's always an option! Thanks for the input!
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    Which ruck to buy?

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    Which ruck to buy?

    The way I see it is: '64 Pattern rucks: -Good all-around rucks (good quality, genuine CADPAT, external frame, separate valice/ compression sack, and good suspension) Bergen ruck: -Good hiking/ civy ruck (internal frame, well padded, fake CADPAT (or so it appears), lots of pouches, integrated...
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    Which ruck to buy?

    Hello everyone!  I was looking at purchasing a military ruck, preferably in CADPAT, and I've noticed several options available, two of them modeled after the '64 pattern ruck, one patterned after the British Bergen ruck, and one a clone of the CTS ruck currently issued to troops.  It would be...
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    Yeah, I have a poncho liner, Italian army sleep system, and US Gore-tex bivy, but was just looking for something a bit more traditional for camping and related activities.  And damn, that IS one hardcore WO!
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    Thanks!  I assumed that most people here had experience with these blankets, just I was wondering if there was anyone here who had experience with both this blanket AND the US Army one for comparison purposes.  Appreciate the input, I guess I'll be putting an order in soon for one!
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    Thanks for your input!  But does thicker = better?  Like, are the Canadian ones higher quality, softer, or are they just thicker?
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    So I guess these blankets are a love them or hate them type deal, correct?  Thanks for all the replies guys, but my initial question still hasn't been answered...  One of these blankets or one of the US army-type blankets?  And, to re-iterate my point, I'm looking for a wool blanket, not a...
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    As well, for me anyways, itchiness (if that's even a word) isn't really a factor because the blanket is most likely going to spend most of it's time on my bed inbetween sheets.  And for wanting a wool blanket, wool blankets are getting more and more expensive, while becooming all the more harder...
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    And in case anyone is wondering, I would be mostly using it for camping and hiking.  Weight for me isn't an issue, and I figure a wool blanket could also have it's uses around the house for our cold Canadian winters!
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    Canadian or US Army Wool Blanket?

    Hey, just wondering if anyone here has ever used one of these blankets: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CANADIAN-ARMY-BLANKET-WOOL-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-17K-NT-/281225461741?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item417a57ffed&_uhb=1 If so, how good are they, and how do they compare to the US army ones?  I know...
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    Canadian Forces Packboard, Anyone use it?

    Alright, so now that I know it can be done, I'm thinking about putting an order in!  Sucks that the shipping is almost $20, though...
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