Canadian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, prepare to move out from a landing area after disembarking from a CH-147 Chinook helicopter in the training area of Fort Greely, Alaska, United States, during training at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center on March 16, 2022.
Canadian Army recommended troops heading to Alaskan military exercise earlier this year be issued 1960s vintage sleeping bags after soldiers complain that their new bedrolls, which cost taxpayers $34.8 million, were not suitable for "for typical Canadian winter conditions.
The general unsuitability of the new sleeping bag system has prompted the Department of National Defence to start looking to buy additional bedrolls that can be used in the Far North. The Liberal government has placed renewed emphasis on defending Canada's Arctic and the recent defence policy update — Our North Strong and Free
In a statement, DND said 3 PPCLI was actually the second unit to complain about the new sleeping bags. Troops belonging to the 2nd battalion Royal Canadian Regiment also found the new sleeping bags flawed on a separate exercise. "However, we recognize the need for enhanced protection in extreme environments, which is why we have issued a request for proposals for an Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping Bag system initiative. This additional procurement will complement the GPSBS, ensuring coverage across all climatic conditions, including the Arctic."Defence expert Rob Huebert of the University of Calgary said he wonders what sort of cold weather testing was conducted on the new sleeping bags before they were ordered.
Sgt. Robin Marlow, a CH-147 Chinook Loadmaster with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, looks out while on a reconnaissance flight during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability 22-02 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska on March 4, 2022.
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