'afternoon, all,
I'm looking at purchasing a 64 rucksack from our friends at Canadian Peacekeeper, and would like some advice.
Background: I am *not* in the reserve/reg forces at the moment, but am re-applying this september for the reserve entrey scheme for (infantry) officer, here in Quebec. I would like the kit that I buy to be useable when/if I get in (although I do plan to use it for civilian travel/camping, etc, as well). That being said:
Although cadpat rucks aren't going to be issued until 2006, can the CP one I get be cadpat, and be acceptable? My basic training would be happening Summer of 2006.
Secondly--what modular components should I get? At the moment, I'm thinking of getting:
2 large utility pouches
1 shovel/waterbottle pouch (camping without webbing)
1 C9 Pocket (for mess kit, camping without webbing)
1 Compression Pouch
Although--this: http://www.wheelersonline.com/2005Catalog/Images/CPGear-Product-Pics/5007lg.jpg
setup looks pretty good and practical as well.
So, what should I go for? Is the layout in the picture, minus the cover, a good one?
Much thanks,
-D