Canadian snow related equipment post WW2

[James P]

One more item to add to the ever growing list of winter field stores is a arctic cam net (more for vehicles), and a white parachute canopy for the tent. The canopy and some branches is a surprisingly effective way to "cam up" a (green) arctic tent.

[Robin Craig]

I have an artic cam net now, one of several styles, the small holes all the same size over the whole piece. Need to get it out some day soon.

Eric also gave me the lantern hanger, forgot about that, picture attached.

The ice making blocks, yes I have worked with those, would love a few for display.

Just realised Eric also gave me the cooking set described. Again must get some pictures of that.

Again, credit to Eric Booth, I just bought this from ebay for big money. I have a bare scabbard for the same tools for swaps, again from Eric.

[James P]

Snow shoes and bindings are a "sometimes on Princess Auto" sale item to keep an eye open for.

[Robin Craig]

Ah yes I already have a pair of those.

I am very thankful for all the input being given

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by James P

Snow shoes and bindings are a "sometimes on Princess Auto" sale item to keep an eye open for.

Classic trail snowshoes made of magnesium and coated aircraft cable. These things will survive the apocalypse along with the cockroaches.

https://www.herooutdoors.com/canadia...es-w-bindings/

The second style of snowshoes are a tragedy only the Canadian procurement system could achieve. They are too small for the surface area required. I forget whether they are lighter or heavier, but they are shorter. Every QM guy I've asked say they break across the foot arch. Step wrong on a hidden log or bridge in a ditch, and they snap. The soldier is left with a birdsnest of coat hangers hanging off his feet. Will post more pictures and the NSN on the packing label when I find the pic.

The candle holder is a more complex one than I remember. Memory says there was a spring clamp that pinched onto the tent pole like a bicycle pants clip. Still flame orange, but different.

And, let's actually praise the system for buying those cylindrical Thermos brand stainless steel insulated bottles. Don't lose the stopper, but the best I've ever found for keeping tea or coffee warm.

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

Did someone say arctic tent bag?

This one is brand new and I have no idea if it is for a 10-man or a 5-man, or if there is any difference.

I have had it for quite some time now. My original thinking was to use the canvas to cover something or other outside....about 4 houses ago!

Robin will get it.


regards
Darrell

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi again

I know this little baby was mentioned.

Ahh the "lunar lander"; best stove for a Lynx Crewman. I say this with a number of years in all three crew positions behind me.

Lit easily enough and when the atomizer was hot enough, it produced a flame hard to have blown out. Sure went through a tank of fuel though. With the legs out, it fit nicely between the three hatch rings on the vehicle. While static, everyone turned inward and whatever was in the pot set was shared around a circle.

Usually it was the JAFO (just another effing observer) who tended it. And if we had to beetle off, turned it off and it just sat there while we went.

I found the later Peak Mountain Stove to be just a little too fragile but we had Coyotes by then so.... BV.

regards
Darrell

[rob love]

The tent bag is applicable to either the 5 man or 10 man tent according to CGCM.

I have had one covering my wood splitter for years and years now, however it is starting to develop some ventilation holes.