Packing a Ruck
- Thread starter Devlin
- Start date
George Wallace
Army.ca Dinosaur
- Reaction score
- 181
- Points
- 710
ballz said:
I wonder how the Army survived for over a hundred years, in several major conflicts at home and abroad, without Camelbaks? >
ballz
Army.ca Veteran
- Reaction score
- 444
- Points
- 910
George Wallace said:I wonder how the Army survived for over a hundred years, in several major conflicts at home and abroad, without Camelbaks? >
Fair point. How did you do it all those years George?
Personally, I bought my own a long time ago and have never really used it, I prefer a Nalgene bottle or two, so if I had the option I probably wouldn't use it anyway, but I know some who swear by it. It seems pretty unreasonable to me to have kit on hand that is only for when you are deployed. Train like you fight?
George Wallace
Army.ca Dinosaur
- Reaction score
- 181
- Points
- 710
ballz said:Fair point. How did you do it all those years George?
Honestly, I seldom used my canteen. Always took advantage of the oranges and drinks that the unit placed along the route. (I was lucky to be in units that thought of those things.)
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 60
I was wondering, am I able to wear my full fighting order whenever I practice ruckmarching? If not can I wear the boots, cadpat pants , and brown shirt or do I have to be in civies?
- Reaction score
- 9,857
- Points
- 1,360
Kamikaze1655 said:
Well you can but you will look like a goofball. I usually wear cargo pants, a t-shirt and hiking boots whenever I train by myself.
George Wallace
Army.ca Dinosaur
- Reaction score
- 181
- Points
- 710
RoyalDrew said:
My :2c:
As RoyalDrew said, if on your own time, dress as comfortable as you please, but consider one important point: Your boots. If you are going to be wearing a new pair of Cbt Boots on the actual march, you may want to break them in first.
- Reaction score
- 9,857
- Points
- 1,360
Lumber said:
Hahaha I bet that went over well!
Jarnhamar
Army.ca Myth
- Reaction score
- 7,025
- Points
- 1,160
Buy an 8-pound sledge hammer and rucksack march with that. You can save yourself ass pain by marching with a weight vest instead of chest rig/tacvest.
The new ruck the Canadian Forces issues is garbage also. Go on ebay and pick up a nice Mystery ranch ruck for 1/3rd the retail price.
The new ruck the Canadian Forces issues is garbage also. Go on ebay and pick up a nice Mystery ranch ruck for 1/3rd the retail price.
OldSolduer
Army.ca Relic
- Reaction score
- 15,486
- Points
- 1,260
I was going to suggest some comfy lingerie and hi heels.....oops wrong thread...... :facepalm:
- Reaction score
- 1
- Points
- 410
I have a ref for ya Steno360 - it's called your CoC. Regarding dress policy for PT / walking on / off, the Base (or Bde) RSM is responsible to make this call. You will not find it in any manual or pub where we are instructed on the wearing of our kit in this manner. If your unit CSM / SSM wants to allow the troops to let their zipper down, unlace boots, unblouse pants - it's up to them to either make that call or bear the brunt of the Base RSM when he catches you doing it. Unless the have sought the RSM's permission...
Camelbacks? Not issued to everyone. This is a restricted item and therefore only in certain situations will you be issued it. See Material Authorization Documents - Scales of issue.
Camelbacks? Not issued to everyone. This is a restricted item and therefore only in certain situations will you be issued it. See Material Authorization Documents - Scales of issue.
daftandbarmy
Army.ca Dinosaur
- Reaction score
- 32,117
- Points
- 1,160
brensol said:
I train on a treadmill myself these days, with a ruck.
As I get older I find that it's much lower impact on the old man joints. My usual target is 2000 vertical feet in 40 minutes, carrying 40 lbs, with the elevation set at max (20). It's doable in a lunch hour.
It still feels pretty lame though, of course. Nothing beats having a good mountain close by to wear down
daftandbarmy said:I train on a treadmill myself these days, with a ruck.
As I get older I find that it's much lower impact on the old man joints. My usual target is 2000 vertical feet in 40 minutes, carrying 40 lbs, with the elevation set at max (20). It's doable in a lunch hour.
It still feels pretty lame though, of course. Nothing beats having a good mountain close by to wear down
That sounds pretty decent for "old man joints"! My treadmill only goes up to 10% incline so I have just been "hiking" for 2 hours at a time and working on my pace. I've got a while to continue my preparations even before my hernia surgery and then I can reapply in the coming new year.
daftandbarmy
Army.ca Dinosaur
- Reaction score
- 32,117
- Points
- 1,160
brensol said:
One rule: don't get injured
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 10
Hello everyone,
I've recently applied to join the Reserve and of course, relatives are popping up and sharing their experience in the CF.
I've heard that "back in the days" it was a 30km ruck march for the infantry. Now it's 13km. Quite a drop! The justification given was that .. "now there's girls".
I wanted to double check the validity of the statement. The 30km would have been in early 1980.
Thanks,
PS: Yes, I used the search function before posting.
I've recently applied to join the Reserve and of course, relatives are popping up and sharing their experience in the CF.
I've heard that "back in the days" it was a 30km ruck march for the infantry. Now it's 13km. Quite a drop! The justification given was that .. "now there's girls".
I wanted to double check the validity of the statement. The 30km would have been in early 1980.
Thanks,
PS: Yes, I used the search function before posting.
Similar threads
