Recent content by dw_1984

How water resistant are these bags (both CADPAT and OD).  Is the material similar to that of the tacvest in that it's lined w/ some rubber-like material on the inside? Thanks.

Most GPS compasses are 2-axis compasses.  You must hold them horizontal.  The one that you can hold in any position is a 3 axis compass.  I believe you are talking about the Magellan eXplorist 600. http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=1073

I recently bought an Etrex Summit and it works fairly well...haven't really done any field stuff w/ it though. WAAS - IIRC, all of the Etrex line have WAAS now.  Before the non-mapping units (original, summit, venture) did not have WAAS.  All non-mapping units were upgraded last year to have...

See JBeach's post...only 2 posts above yours.

The "Unit" would be where he is being employed in Gagetown and not his home unit in Vancover (ie. Infanty School, Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, 2RCR, etc).  Also try to list sub-units as well to be more specific (ie. Reserve Engineer Training Squadron).

EX Domestic Guardian 25-27 Feb 05 DRU EX w/ RCMP/OPP

Just to clarify, the Young Offenders Act was replaced by the Youth Criminal Justice Act in 2002. Supposedly it tries to fix many of the problems that the YOA had.  I believe one of the big things was the harsher (adult) punishments for serious crimes for 16 yr olds or at least a greater...

Responsibilities?

On a related note, if you're willing to be away from an inf unit while at Loo, I believe 48 Field Engineer Squadron is up and running.  Not sure what an infanteer would do in an engr unit but just trying to open up other possibilities. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there's only 2...

Stealth suits are available at both the RCR and PPCLI kitshops.  As to who actually manufactures them, I have no clue.

I've heard that spreading coffee grinds on your lawn will keep cats away...YMMV.  Worth a shot.

I remember seeing a CADPAT camelback in some issue of the MapleLeaf or some other mil publication.  I'm sure they exist but are as an operational item only (not sure though).

You may want to check out the packs from Maxpedition. http://www.maxpedition.com/product/catalog_backpack.htm I've heard from some people that they're pretty good.   Although not CADPAT (they do have US Woodland) it's worth a look.   I'm looking to get one myself in OD.   Gonna use it for army...

There are lot of tips in applying/removing cam. What I do is put sunscreen on first (it's usually somewhere on your kit during the summer) as a base layer and then apply cam in the diagonal stripes.  3 fingers, 3 colours, wipe.  To remove, water and soap.  Shaving cream'll really help to if you...

I've used a different brand shaving oil a couple of times.  Makes shaving more comfortable but I noticed it clogged up my razor and it was hard to clean out of the Mach3 (switched to dispossables in my field bag).  Now a days I use an electric razor...simple and fast and easy but I keep the oil...