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Good Morning, I am trying to determine which is the better option for restoring a pattern 64 ruck; CP Gear or Warrior Gear?
I would like to preface this with I am not in the Military or RCMP; though I have worked adjacent to national security and law enforcement. By no means am I a solider; nor am I trying to appear as such.
My family has a strong Military heritage; as a youth and young man I too thought I would join that heritage. To support me my aunt, a Major, gifted me a pattern 64 ruck to help inspire me to that goal. The same ruck her uncle, a WO and Sargent Major, gifted her when she was about the same age. When I received it, it was already well used and missing various components with holes in the main bag forcing me to use construction bags as liners to keep contents dry. That man died a few years back and I have been looking at the ruck remains and have developed a desire to bring it back to life.
This is more of a sentimental thing; I don't do much camping or hiking anymore but do often enough where a ruck would be a tool to have. Additionally, I might pass it down to my daughter, who is also considering joining the CAF. Or maybe the grand daughter of our past uncle who, as I am told, is quite the little camper but is a bit young yet for such a ruck.
I know I want the Warrior Gear bag because it is closest to the original, and I am aware of the Tactical Tailor but I am dedicated to supporting Canadian. I simply would like to ensure I make the best possible decision for the yolk, pads, and straps for it so that it can be used and maybe be passed down another few generations. Any insight to these brands would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly in advance.
I would like to preface this with I am not in the Military or RCMP; though I have worked adjacent to national security and law enforcement. By no means am I a solider; nor am I trying to appear as such.
My family has a strong Military heritage; as a youth and young man I too thought I would join that heritage. To support me my aunt, a Major, gifted me a pattern 64 ruck to help inspire me to that goal. The same ruck her uncle, a WO and Sargent Major, gifted her when she was about the same age. When I received it, it was already well used and missing various components with holes in the main bag forcing me to use construction bags as liners to keep contents dry. That man died a few years back and I have been looking at the ruck remains and have developed a desire to bring it back to life.
This is more of a sentimental thing; I don't do much camping or hiking anymore but do often enough where a ruck would be a tool to have. Additionally, I might pass it down to my daughter, who is also considering joining the CAF. Or maybe the grand daughter of our past uncle who, as I am told, is quite the little camper but is a bit young yet for such a ruck.
I know I want the Warrior Gear bag because it is closest to the original, and I am aware of the Tactical Tailor but I am dedicated to supporting Canadian. I simply would like to ensure I make the best possible decision for the yolk, pads, and straps for it so that it can be used and maybe be passed down another few generations. Any insight to these brands would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly in advance.
