Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

[Furniture]

Edit: disregard, I think I found the ones you mean.

Renegade II GTX HI TF | Lowa

The RENEGADE II GTX HI TF is a classic that more than lives up to its name. Excellent comfort, flexibility, lightness and the best-possible support on the widest range of terrains.

www.lowa.ca

I was actually referring to these:

Renegade GTX MID WIDE | Lowa

A multitalent that became a cult shoe. Even after two decades of proven use, the classic LOWA Renegade GTX MID WIDE multifunctional boots still has a fresh look about it and offers the very best in walking and wearing comfort.

www.lowa.ca

I haven't found any of their wide sizes in Canada, so I wear Altama, or Altberg in uniform.

 

[kev994]

I was actually referring to these:

Renegade GTX MID WIDE | Lowa

A multitalent that became a cult shoe. Even after two decades of proven use, the classic LOWA Renegade GTX MID WIDE multifunctional boots still has a fresh look about it and offers the very best in walking and wearing comfort.

www.lowa.ca

I haven't found any of their wide sizes in Canada, so I wear Altama, or Altberg in uniform.

Altitude sports sells them in wide, though they appear mostly out of stock. Are they tall enough for bootforgen?

Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Boots - Wide - Men's

Shop the Renegade GTX Mid Boots - Wide - Men's from Lowa. FREE shipping over $74. Fast & Simple Returns. Here to serve You

www.altitude-sports.com

 

[Furniture]

Altitude sports sells them in wide, though they appear mostly out of stock. Are they tall enough for bootforgen?

Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Boots - Wide - Men's

Shop the Renegade GTX Mid Boots - Wide - Men's from Lowa. FREE shipping over $74. Fast & Simple Returns. Here to serve You

www.altitude-sports.com

Nope, they are just my daily use footwear. Like I said, I wear Altberg or Altama in uniform, I was just pointing out that Lowa makes great boots, such good boots that the first pair lasted 6 years, and I just picked up the exact same ones to replace the worn out boots.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Hanwag Alaskan GTX boots are BOOTFORGEN approved. They've been awesome....

 

[KevinB]

Hanwag Alaskan GTX boots are BOOTFORGEN approved. They've been awesome....

I'm more of a SHOEFORGEN sort of guy...

 

[daftandbarmy]

I'm more of a SHOEFORGEN sort of guy...
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Shall be known as the 'Hush Puppy Commando'

 

[markppcli]

The race down to 13 cm is pretty funny to watch honestly.

 

[markppcli]

3 PPCLI trialing new helmets.

 

[dapaterson]

I'd have thought a PPCLI helmet trial would have involved Broomaloo

 

[markppcli]

I'd have thought a PPCLI helmet trial would have involved Broomaloo

Helmets that fit wouldn’t be sporting.

 

[OceanBonfire]

CJOC Command Team wearing the Prototype J pattern:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1575198908807974912

 

[Furniture]

CJOC Command Team wearing the Prototype J pattern:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1575198908807974912

I'm sure the troops deployed are overjoyed to see senior people in a new uniform, likely keeps the zeal for King and Country alive in them.

That said, the new pattern seems far more practical outside temperate woodlands.

 

[OldSolduer]

I'm sure the troops deployed are overjoyed to see senior people in a new uniform, likely keeps the zeal for King and Country alive in them.

The reason that senior commanders are issued it first or close is that it demonstrates the clothing is ok to wear on issue.

 

[RedFive]

The reason that senior commanders are issued it first or close is that it demonstrates the clothing is ok to wear on issue.

Cool. Can I be issued a flak vest in old CADPAT for the first time in my 11 year career?

 

[OldSolduer]

Cool. Can I be issued a flak vest in old CADPAT for the first time in my 11 year career?

lol I did 38 years - our first flak vests were Vietnam era OD. I cannot remember ever being issued a CADPAT flak vest.

 

[RedFive]

lol I did 38 years - our first flak vests were Vietnam era OD. I cannot remember ever being issued a CADPAT flak vest.

At least you had a vest.

I've been given ill fitting old American woodland vests a handful of times to throw grenades, that's it. Put it on, toss, take it off and hand to the next guy.

Embarrassing.

 

[daftandbarmy]

The reason that senior commanders are issued it first or close is that it demonstrates the clothing is ok to wear on issue elitism, posturing and peak Chateau Generalship.

There, FTFY

 

[OldSolduer]

At least you had a vest.

I've been given ill fitting old American woodland vests a handful of times to throw grenades, that's it. Put it on, toss, take it off and hand to the next guy.

Embarrassing.

yes absolutely. The original OD Goretex kit all had to be returned when we got back from Bosnia so another rotation could have it. Super cheap.

 

[Maxman1]

Cool. Can I be issued a flak vest in old CADPAT for the first time in my 11 year career?

Just "forget" to return it next time you're provided one without signing for it. Everyone I know who has one did that.

 

[dimsum]

At least you had a vest.

I've been given ill fitting old American woodland vests a handful of times to throw grenades, that's it. Put it on, toss, take it off and hand to the next guy.

Embarrassing.

If I recall correctly, even on deployment to Afghanistan, you got the vest issued just before (and plates later than that), then returned everything right when after you got back.

I assumed (probably incorrectly) that the vest is pretty useless without the plates/kevlar, and that the plates/kevlar are controlled items...?

Then again, I've been trying to return my helmet for years.